Lesson 10/31/06
This entry is a little late:
As it is now just past midterms, the first business was to discuss the past recording and what goals should be set for the rest of the semester. Since this part does not concern actual performance and improvement, I'll leave it at that, with a mention to a possible "mini" recital towards early december.
Summary of decided improvement: Control over the notes as a whole. I am able to better play and bring out each note while maintaining a sense of autonomy for each. There has been an overall improvement in intonation and technique. More improvement is still necessary in flexability in the fingers for faster passages as well as the more technical aspects that have been worked on so far.
Reiteration of impulse: This technique has aided two main forms of technique--vibrato and shifting. Mastering impulse will help the overall flow of the arms, left hand, and fingers, allowing the entire area to be more flexible. By association, the right hand will carry over such properties once the feeling becomes natural.
Process of Mental Technique:
Unconscious Incompetence-not being aware of not knowning.
(Discovery)->
Conscious Incompetence-being are of not knowing.
(Learn)->
Conscious Competence-being aware of knowing.
(Apply and Master)->
Unconscious Competence-able to perform knowledge without conscious thought.
(Mastery)
Eccles: Will continue to work through the piece to improve breathing techniques. Begin a slow process of humming--maintain without breaking the breath. This also helps with identifying breathing points. Continue impulse control and work-up the final cadenza.
Clarke: Start reading over the Passacaglia, but leave significant work until next week.
Part two of this entry--to be written:
Definition of Passacaglia and its evolution (how it is used in this modern adaptation) as well as how it should be played. Personal Response to "The Inner Game of Tennis."
That's all for now.
Comments
Posted by: Dan
Posted on: November 5, 2006 10:39 AM
In general, a very good summary, Jesse. I see most of the details that we discussed and worked through in the lesson, and I see some ways in which our beginning work is beginning to "take root and thrive".
Even though the ideas below it are written down and sequenced, your "Process of Mental Technique" title seems like it could be limiting...is it really only applicable to "Mental Technique"? (and what, specifically, is that?) Can it apply to physical habits and routines? other aspects of life?
Keep it up, Jesse. I will be interested to read a personally reflective entry on some part of "The Inner Game..."