Practice Strategies

Question 1

Self teaching phase

Answer 1

Planning and preparation of practice
Execution of practice
Observation and evaluation of practice

Question 2

Self learning

Answer 2

Forethought
Performance/volitional control
Self reflection

Question 3

Organization strategies

Answer 3

Reduce nonlearning time by enhancing concentration and motivation
Balance “nonplaying” and “playing” time
Introduce new elements into your routine
Include deliberate work on formerly rehearsed music
Practice most challenging parts first

Question 4

Strategies

Answer 4

Regard score as wellspring of information for cognitive activity
Reflect on combining mental and playing strategy
Use three part strategies: play through entire piece several times, concentrate on parts of music before the whole, go through each section several times

Question 5

Control and regulation of strategies:
Knowledge and classification
Checking and evaluation
Prediction
Effort
Task selection
Speed
Intensity

Answer 5

What strategies are being used?
How well is my practice proceeding?
What will happen if…?
How much effort will I invest in the problem, what strategies will I use?
Where will I start?
How many strategies will I use?
How long will I stay with the strategy if it doesn’t show results?