How to Practice Without Your Instrument

 

Want to experience Mental Practice? Skip ahead to: 1:11 "When I sit in Paris in a cafe, surrounded by people, I don't sit casually- I go over a certain sonata in my head and discover new things all the time" - Arthur Rubinstein, pianist. Mental Practice has been used for athletes to help improve their athletic craft and performance but it can also be used for musicians. We're not that different from them! Anyone of any skill level can practice mentally. It's all about imagining yourself practicing (or performing) as vividly as possible. Use all your senses - hear your notes, feel your fingers, feel how your body moves. Make the experience as real as possible. Mental practice should be used to aid physical practice. It should also be structured like a real practice session. Start with small sessions and slowly build your way up. One day, you might be able to learn a whole piece while you ride a train! Happy Practicing! Michelle For more information, check out these awesome blogs! The Bulletproof Musician: http://www.bulletproofmusician.com/does-mental-practice-work/ Peak Performance for Musicians: http://www.musicpeakperformance.com/mental-rehearsal-can-work-for-you/ Follow me on Facebook and Twitter! Facebook: www.Facebook.com/theOpenScore Twitter: @theOpenScore Like the music? Check out the composer! www.youtube.com/Resonaga www.facebook.com/ Resonaga References: Altenmüller, E., Barbara, C., Bernardi, N. F., Jabusch, H., Schories, A., (2013). Mental practice in music memorization: an ecological-emperical study. Music Perception: An interdisciplinary journal, 30(3), 275-290. Retrieved from http://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1525/mp.2012.30.3.275 Bernardi NF, De Buglio M, Trimarchi PD, Chielli A and Bricolo E (2013) Mental practice promotes motor anticipation: evidence from skilled music performance. Front. Hum. Neurosci. 7:451. doi: 10.3389/fnhum.2013.00451 Copper, C., Driskell, J.E., Moran, A. (1994). Does mental practice enhance performance?. Journal of Applied Psychology, 79(4), 481-492. doi: 10.1037// 0021-9010.79.4.481 Dr. Diana Allan. (2012, Feb 12). Mental rehearsal can work for you, pt 1. Retrieved from http://www.musicpeakperformance.com/mental-rehearsal-can-work-for-you/ Dr. Noa Kageyama (2014). Does mental Practice work?. Retrieved from http://www.bulletproofmusician.com/does-mental-practice-work/ Klickstein, G. (2009). The Musician's Way: A Guide to Practice, Performance, and Wellness. New York, New York: Oxford University Press -------- theOpenScore’s Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theopenscore Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theopenscore Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theOpenScore Website: https://www.theopenscore.com/blog -------- Improve your practices and skills with these Planners and Journals! Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/theOpenScore -------- Want to Laugh? Follow my 2nd Channel of Musical Fun!: 2sharps1flat Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSF8XBty_Riwb7KtLWTAsEQ ------- Are you a Private Music Teacher? Check out my podcast that shares business and pedagogy tips! Podcast: www.teachmusically.com ------ My Gear: Camera: Canon M6 mark ii https://amzn.to/3xwY0Gz Camera: Canon M50 mark ii https://amzn.to/3Mvt91r Lens: Canon EF-M 11-22mm F/4-5.6 Wide Angle Lens https://amzn.to/3aINbIk Lens: Canon EF-M 15-45 F/3.5-6.3 Stabilization STM Zoom Lens https://amzn.to/3xAH0PE Tripod: K&F Concept 72" Tripod https://amzn.to/3O3Esiy Tripod: Joby Gorilla pod https://amzn.to/3O2oPb1 Lighting: Softboxes https://amzn.to/3mzLek8 Lighting: Neewer Ring Light https://amzn.to/3mzLek8 Ring Light Stand: Neewer Table top Light Stand https://amzn.to/3NBieVd Webcam: Logitech C920s https://amzn.to/3zspT3L Electric Keyboard: Yamaha P515 https://amzn.to/39bRFXT Keyboard Stand: Piano Keyboard Stand on Wheels https://amzn.to/3NEf9DE ***The above links may contain affiliate links. When you buy through the links, I may earn an affiliate commission at no additional cost to you.