Why practice scales, exercises, technique and etudes?
Before you can play beautiful music, whether your instrument is piano, bassoon, flute, cello or timpani, you must first learn how to play your instrument. Maybe you chose the violin because you liked the sound of it, or maybe you heard a violin piece that caught your attention. Whatever the reason, you practice the violin to play music on the violin! In order to play beautifully, you need to master all the physical skills involved in playing music on the violin. Practically, this means you must practice scales, exercises, technique and etudes every day. It is the only way to achieve progress.
Related Questions
- Id like to improve my practice approach when it comes to reading and technical exercises, including scales. Does "88 Keys to Learning" get into these areas?
- My son/daughter loves to play his/her pieces but hates to practice scales. How can I encourage him/her to practice technique?
- What is a recommended time to practice the speed reading exercises?
