mark indigo -> RE: Need 'warm-up' advice (Dec. 9 2012 19:30:46)
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how much do you play during the day before going out to the club? i usually do 20-30 minutes warm-up/technique practise after breakfast, then 30-40 minutes playing after lunch, so if I go out to play in the evening I don't usually really need to "warm-up" too much. take the advice to start off with something libre.... but also make sure it is something easy, that you know really well. quote:
Invariably I screw up the frist few phrases through being 'cold'. And that usually causes me to start speeding up through nervousness. you need to work on that, because it doesn't matter how "warm" you think you are, a little mistake can then set you off to start speeding up, making more mistakes etc. etc. Focus on your breathing before and during playing to make sure firstly that you have enough oxygen, and secondly to keep calm. Don't worry about little slips, stay calm and focused. Keep your mind on the task at hand (ie. playing the next note!). Nervousness is firstly a state of mind, which you need to get a grip on, and secondly a series of physical responses that you can largely prevent.
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