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How to Practice on a Wind Controller
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Episode 015
Matt and Alistair explore effective practice strategies for wind controllers, sharing insights on how to make practice sessions more productive and enjoyable for players at all levels.
• Creating a dedicated practice space with equipment always ready to use
• Setting aside regular time for practice, even if just for a few minutes daily
• Breaking down difficult passages into small, manageable sections
• Using a metronome effectively, including practicing with clicks on beats 2 and 4
• Keeping a practice journal to track progress and hold yourself accountable
• Focusing on problematic areas rather than playing through pieces repeatedly
• Using apps like RhythmBot and Sonofield to improve timing and ear training
• Active listening to other musicians to understand stylistic nuances
• Practicing with purpose: "Practice until you can't get it wrong"
• Working on timing and articulation, not just notes
• Setting up your wind controller properly to match your playing style
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Chapters
1. Introduction to Practice Strategies (00:00:00)
2. iSax Academy Aerophone Basics Course (00:04:41)
3. You have to want to practice! (00:05:54)
4. When and where will you practice? (00:07:52)
5. What you'll need (00:13:00)
6. What do you need to practice? (00:14:47)
7. Patchman Music (00:17:11)
8. How to practice? (00:18:56)
9. Timing is key (00:34:09)
10. Writing a piece for EWI (00:42:13)
11. A new course at the iSax Academy (00:45:20)
12. You have to listen (00:48:42)
13. Selecting sounds (00:50:22)
14. A wrap up (00:54:56)
15. Listener questions (00:57:19)
16. Patchman audio demos (00:59:47)
17. An exclusive coming next (01:09:48)
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