2.1.2 Technical Preparation

• What is the purpose of setting performance goals during solo music preparation?

  Focus, motivation, benchmark
• Specific performance goals can help manage nerves during a performance.


  True
• Emotional expression allows you to convey emotion and connect with the audience
• Choosing repertoire should align with your technical proficiency, emotional connection, and audience expectations
• What is a key consideration when evaluating the technical difficulty of a piece?

  Achievability with focused practice
• What is an example of a suitable piece for an audience that appreciates classic literature?

  Debussy's "Clair de Lune"
• What should you identify when studying rhythm in a piece of music?

  Rhythmic patterns and meters
• What is targeted practice in music preparation?

  Improving technical weaknesses
• Steps to develop technical skills in music preparation

  1️⃣ Identify technical challenges

  2️⃣ Implement targeted practice

  3️⃣ Build muscle memory

  4️⃣ Maintain consistent practice
• What is the primary purpose of maintaining consistent practice sessions for technical development?

  Technical refinement
• Building muscle memory is achieved by repeatedly practicing challenging sections.


  True
• The goal of technical skills is flawless execution
• Varying tempo is a strategy to develop expressive musical skills.


  True
• An example performance goal for Bach's Cello Suite No. 1 is perfect intonation
• What should you consider about emotional expression when choosing repertoire?

  Personal resonance
• Steps to analyze the harmony of a musical piece:

  1️⃣ Examine chord progressions

  2️⃣ Identify harmonic functions

  3️⃣ Note key changes

  4️⃣ Study modulations
• Match the musical elements with their study considerations:

  Form ↔️ Overall structure of the piece

  Harmony ↔️ Chord progressions and key changes

  Rhythm ↔️ Patterns, meters, and syncopation

  Melody ↔️ Main themes and their transformations
• Building muscle memory involves repeatedly practicing challenging sections
• Addressing technical challenges enhances overall performance abilities

  True
• Match the technical and musical aspects with their focus:

  Technical ↔️ Accuracy, speed, dexterity

  Musical ↔️ Phrasing, articulation, emotion, dynamics, tempo
• Setting specific goals can improve technical mastery
• What is an example of a specific performance goal for Bach's Cello Suite No. 1?

  Perfect intonation and phrasing
• What should you consider when choosing repertoire to engage your audience?

  Their interests and expectations
• Why is emotional connection important when selecting repertoire?

  Resonance with personal emotions
• Selecting repertoire that resonates emotionally can enhance your connection with the audience.


  True
• Analyzing harmony involves examining chord progressions and harmonic functions
• Analyzing musical elements can improve preparation for an expressive performance.

  True
• Building muscle memory involves repeatedly practicing challenging sections
• What is the ultimate goal of developing technical skills for a solo performance?

  Deliver a compelling recital
• Targeted practice involves repetition and technical exercises
• What is the main focus of developing musical skills?

  Expressive performance
• Match the strategies with their goals in musical development:

  Convey emotion ↔️ Enhance expressive abilities

  Explore phrasing ↔️ Improve musical interpretation

  Use dynamics ↔️ Add depth to performance

  Vary tempo ↔️ Create engaging rhythm
• What is the primary benefit of setting performance goals?

  Focus and motivation
• When selecting repertoire, it is best to choose a piece that is too technically demanding to avoid complacency.

  False
• Analyzing the overall structure of a piece involves studying its form
• Syncopation is a rhythmic pattern that avoids strong beats.

  True
• Targeted practice involves slow practice, repetition, and the use of technical exercises
• Maintaining consistent practice ensures continuous technical development and refinement
• Developing musical skills enhances expressive and interpretive abilities
• The goal of technical focus is flawless execution