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rowuk · 04-09-2007, 08:16 AM

Just take a day off. NOW!
You do not have time before Friday to work out a new "routine" anyway.
On the next day (tomorrow), just do a VERY light warm up and then your Jazz pieces. Like Chip said, several 30 minute sessions with at least 30 minutes break between. Forget etudes and slurs and other things that tear down your face for a couple of days. Play easy fun stuff and your NYSSMA pieces.
When I have a full schedule, my playing keeps me going. That does not work infinitely, but we are only talking about until Friday. Keep us informed.
proper preparation = discipline. That is also knowing when to take it easy!

04-09-2007, 08:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
rowuk Moderator Fortissimo User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 4,367	Re: taking a break Just take a day off. NOW! You do not have time before Friday to work out a new "routine" anyway. On the next day (tomorrow), just do a VERY light warm up and then your Jazz pieces. Like Chip said, several 30 minute sessions with at least 30 minutes break between. Forget etudes and slurs and other things that tear down your face for a couple of days. Play easy fun stuff and your NYSSMA pieces. When I have a full schedule, my playing keeps me going. That does not work infinitely, but we are only talking about until Friday. Keep us informed. proper preparation = discipline. That is also knowing when to take it easy! __________________ Whenever I feel blue, I start breathing again.