Making a #fastplaying passage feel slow by understanding the underlying shifts and interval structure. This passage is from #lagazzaladra #overture by #rossini mm 446-453, but can be generalized for any passage with repeated figuration over #chordchanges These steps can be generalized for similar passages in other pieces: 5 videos: 1) Play the first note of each measure. Since this passage is in the high register, I practice in lower octaves to establish the pitch clearly in my mind. ~swipe left~ 2) Practice the underlying shift. In this passage, the 2nd finger makes the underlying shift. I practice these notes (B, C#) in a single position first so I can hear the notes clearly, then I play these notes with the performance fingering, which includes the shift. ~swipe left~ 3) Repeat the first interval of each measure. This helps with intonation as well as finger placement. ~swipe left~ 4) Complete measures close to performance tempo with pauses between each measure. Shift carefully between measures and continue only after the shift is secure. Play each measure several times, then only once each, pausing before each measure. ~swipe left~ 5) Performance version - The better I understand the underlying shifts and intervals, the slower the passage feels when I play it even though the notes go by quickly! I made this video for a student @levine_music who is learning this piece in the @dcyopmusic and thought it would be of interest to my Instagram followers. Please enjoy! #gazzaladra #operaorchestra #operamusician #pitorchestra #pitorchestralife #violinpractice #orchestralexcerpts #orchestramusic #violinteacher #practiceroom #violinpedagogy #stringpedagogy #violintips #violinguy #orchestrapractice #stringplayer #violinlesson #violinexcerpts #violinfun #youthorchestra (at Washington D.C.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUFR4osgJ6i/?utm_medium=tumblr
