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Multi-tasking

8/17/2020

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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:


  1. It keeps the mind interested (variety is the spice of life)
  2. Several skills are developed in the same time spent
  3. Repetition value for the left hand is retained
  4. A repertoire of execution possibilities is assembled to choose from for eventual performance
  5. Flexibility is increased
  6. Self 1 is “distracted” from interfering with the smooth actions of Self 2 
  7. Independence of the two hands is enhanced

Now that is a bargain, is it not?!

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9/20/2023 01:20:07 am

Hello nice blog

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    School of Music, North West University, Potchefstroom Campus, South Africa

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