Practice

Three Parts of A Good Practice Session

1. Warm-Up  Long notes, slow scales and then fast scales checking yourself for perfect playing position, excellent sound, and excellent intonation (playing in tune).
   

2. Assignment Check your assignment sheet and use these strategies to master your songs!

   • Slow it down; gradually increase the speed every time you practice.
   • Finger and say the note names.
   • Finger and say the rhythm 
3. Play  Band and Orchestra music or go back in your book and play songs you like!