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NickD
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 15, 2018 7:02 pm    Post subject: This week's blog post: quiet practice Reply with quote

This is an oft mentioned topic. I just wanted to share my take on it.

Practicing softly is an indirect way to work on your high chops - well at least a PART of how to work them. FWIIW, coming from me, I practice long hours and I don't hold back on gig days. In fact, If I have a morning gig, I'll get up at 5 AM to get a few hours in before I go to work. I never worry about wasting my chops becuase I practice so quietly.

Here is my spin:
https://www.nickdrozdoff.com/single-post/2018/07/15/Some-Ideas-on-Soft-Practice

I hope this gets some folks thinking.

Peace.

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PostPosted: Sun Jul 15, 2018 7:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Great post! It was very eye opening.

You explained you practice long times, Clarke, then scale patterns. How much of your daily practice does this make up?

Would you recommend a similar approach to a trumpet player who isn’t as advanced as yourself? Or is your practice purely designed for a professional who gigs often?

Thank you!
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 15, 2018 7:42 pm    Post subject: REsponse to CJceltics33: Reply with quote

Hey, CJ! I have a huge spread sheet that I use to guide my work every day in a very organized fashion. I work on many scales and patters - maj, min, dom, dim, aug, three different types of pents, triad pairs, general patterns, tunes, excerpts, blues, rhythm changes, Cherokee changes, Giant Steps, Confirmation, Woody Shaw exercises, and on and on. I've got a LOT to learn!

I would definitely recommend a very organized approach with specific goals assigned to each facet of your practice. There is NOTHING random about what I work on. In the blog I mention a 64 point spread sheet. I rarely hit all 64 points in a day, unless I'm home alone and feeling a bit manic. I DO try to cover all 64 at least twice a week.

so, to be more specific, YES I would recommend an organized goal oriented approach. A less experienced player might need to pick some easier material.

Final point here: When I say I've got a lot to learn, I'm not kidding around. My life's dream is to eventually be good enough, in my mind, to be able to share the stage with a Wynton, and Arturo, a Faddis, a Vizzutti or (pick your own hot shot virtuoso to add to this list). I've got a way to go, but I will get there, anonymous though the accomplishment may be. I.e., take what I say here with a grain of salt and just add my ideas to the wonderful mix of ideas you'll find here at TH.

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