Know what you CAN play

Started marking my music with stickers to note the sections that I struggle with. This has brought to light 3 great ideas that feel great...

1.  I know what sections or bars I'm going to struggle with.
2. I know what sections I can play through and enjoy without wondering if I'm off the mark. Paranoid.
3. I don't waste time playing swath of music that I already know I can play in random search of notes that might need work.

So the process of working through my studies is...
1. Start a study, the next one on my huge list. See previous post for details.
2. Pick a slow tempo and start the metronome.
3. Play through from beginning to end confidently. Slow down if insecure.
4. Pick the 2 worst spots and mark them with stickers.
5. Focus on those 2 spots. Improve them.
6. Try not o spend more that 15min on each spot.
7. Finish and write down the tempo that you would like to start with next time.
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8. When you return to the study go back to step 2 and repeat....!!!

Routine is the best way to train the body and relax the mind.