Variable Practice: Why Exact Repetitions May Not Be the Best Goal

Is repeating the same passage over and over the best way to practice? Maybe not.

Let's explore the benefits of variable practice.

Variable practice, which involves alternating tempo, dynamics, or articulation, challenges your brain to adapt, leading to more flexible and resilient performance skills.

Let's discuss how to implement variability into your practice routine.

Embracing variability in practice prepares you for the unpredictability of live performances, making you a more versatile and confident musician. There are key areas you can explore to open up your musical horizons. Playing on different instruments can be enlightening.

Simply changing the sound of your piano by either opening it up fully or if it's normally closed, vice versa, can change the way you hear your music, inspiring new ideas when you hit a wall in your practice. Don't be afraid to experiment wildly. Even if you discard 99 % of what you do, you may come up with something new that you love and can incorporate into your playing. It could even alter the way you approach all the music you play. Don't judge.

Just try things, no matter how crazy they might seem at the time. This is a great way to expand your creativity musically.

By incorporating variable practice into your routine, you enhance your adaptability and deepen your musical understanding, leading to more expressive and confident performances.

How many of you does this resonate with? Leave it in the comments here at LivingPianos.com, your online piano resource.

Great to see all of you here. I'm Robert Estrin. Until next time.

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