We can actually do multi-tasking when we practice! By multi-tasking I mean we can develop more than one skill at a time.
For example, while working on a left-hand issue, we can simultaneously develop our control at different parts of the bow, as well as of different bow strokes. Each time we repeat a passage, we can do it at a different part of the bow (middle, tip, frog, or any place in-between); and at a different sounding point; and we can do it with different bow strokes (detaché, spiccato, martelé, etc.).
That way, for the same time spent, we have multiple gains: we get repetitions of left hand actions, as well as practice of different bow stroke skills.
Practicing this way actually has multiple advantages:
Now that is a bargain, is it not?!
For example, while working on a left-hand issue, we can simultaneously develop our control at different parts of the bow, as well as of different bow strokes. Each time we repeat a passage, we can do it at a different part of the bow (middle, tip, frog, or any place in-between); and at a different sounding point; and we can do it with different bow strokes (detaché, spiccato, martelé, etc.).
That way, for the same time spent, we have multiple gains: we get repetitions of left hand actions, as well as practice of different bow stroke skills.
Practicing this way actually has multiple advantages:
- It keeps the mind interested (variety is the spice of life)
- Several skills are developed in the same time spent
- Repetition value for the left hand is retained
- A repertoire of execution possibilities is assembled to choose from for eventual performance
- Flexibility is increased
- Self 1 is “distracted” from interfering with the smooth actions of Self 2
- Independence of the two hands is enhanced
Now that is a bargain, is it not?!
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