Practice Strategies
* Work on a small chunk. Work on the next small chunk. Put both chunks together.
*Play 5 times in a row, no mistakes.
*Practice slow and then increase the speed. This is great to do with a metronome.
*Play the notes without the rhythm.
*Add one note at a time.
*Write in any unusual fingerings/letternames. (ex. L1 or H3)
*Clap and count the rhythm.
*Play the rhythm on an open string.
*Count out loud while you play.
*Play without the slurs.
*Look for patterns.
*Practice runs using different rhythms.
1)long-quick-long-quick, then quick-long-quick-long
2) fast-fast-fast-slow; then fast-fast-slow-fast; then fast-slow-fast-fast; then slow-fast-fast-fast
*Play pizzicato sections with the bow; play arco sections pizzicato.
*Record and listen for mistakes.
*Work on the end, then back up a measure or two (or four).
*End with a run-through.