How to Make Cello Practice Fun

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Pick music you like.

   When you aren't practicing specific pieces for a concert or chair test, play what you like.
   
   It makes practicing more fun and it can be a good challenge (some film music out there is pretty complex).
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   Step 2: Take breaks.

   If you're practicing for, say two hours, take two or three 15min breaks to stretch, get something to drink/eat or just move around.
   
   Then go back to playing and continue taking breaks as needed. ,,,, Every time you get through a piece without a single mistake, have a healthy treat you love like fresh raspberries, a small piece of dark chocolate or a favourite low cal savoury cracker. , You don't have to play at the same time or play the same tune, you can take turns. ,
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   Step 3: Play to an audience that won't mind if you are not perfect

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   Step 4: like your cat or dog if you have one!

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   Step 5: Record yourself playing and review your own performance.

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   Step 6: Practice in front of a mirror

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   Step 7: you might amuse yourself with your own comedy concentration face.

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   Step 8: Reward yourself!

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   Step 9: If you have a friend who plays an instrument

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    Step 10: you could practice together.

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    Step 11: Try playing your music in a different key

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    Step 12: it can sound very cool and it always practice more fun.

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