3 Ways to Focus on the Big Picture in Practice
One thing I’ve noticed about students and families that are successful in the Suzuki Method, is their ability to stay focused on the big picture.
There are endless details to keep in mind when learning a musical instrument, and it’s easy to get over focused on some of them and forget what is really important.
As a teacher I like to think of three basic ways for students and families to focus on the big picture: Tone, Technique, and Character.
If you are working on a piece in practice and you are unsure of what to work on next, Tone is always a good answer.
Tone is defined (by the Mirriam-Webster Dictionary) as “the quality of sound produced by a musical instrument or singing voice.” It goes beyond playing in tune. How warm is the sound? Does it having a ringing quality or harsh quality to it?
