How focused are you with the essential elements of your weekly practice routine? Take the free assessment to help identify any gaps. There are only 15 questions total – honest answers lead to an accurate appraisal!
Results
80% or higher? You know about balance! Why don’t you get yourself T-Shirt or some other Merch?
50% – 79%? You are on your way doing most of the things you need to do. Take your practice to the next level and incorporate some of the suggestions below.
0% – 49%? Your practice routine could use some balance! Try some of the suggestions below.
Find out what you’re missing in The Balanced Trombonist – A Method Supplement (specific chapters referenced for each question):
80% or higher? You know about balance! Why don’t you get yourself T-Shirt or some other Merch?
50% – 79%? You are on your way doing most of the things you need to do. Take your practice to the next level and incorporate some of the suggestions below.
0% – 49%? Your practice routine could use some balance! Try some of the suggestions below.
Find out what you’re missing in The Balanced Trombonist – A Method Supplement (specific chapters referenced for each question):
#1. I incorporate breathing exercises.
Chapter 1 – Breathing, pages 8-12
#2. I have studied some yoga breathing exercises.
Chapter 1 – Breathing, pages 9-10
#3. I utilize buzzing (the lips or mouthpiece).
Chapter 2 – Buzzing, pages 20-25
#4. I understand the importance of embouchure muscle development.
Chapter 2 – Buzzing, pages 15-18
#5. I know whether I am an upstream or downstream player.
Chapter 3 – Application, pages 27-28
#6. I use application exercises in my routine to strengthen and refine embouchure development.
Chapter 3 – Application, pages 29-35
#7. I know how much time I have to practice every day of the week barring any unforeseen problems.
Chapter 4 – Plan of Action, pages 38-39
#8. I plan my weekly practice times according to an evaluation of my previous performance and my goals as a musician.
Chapter 4 – Plan of Action, pages 40-43
#9. I regularly vary my practice by using alternate positions.
Chapter 6 – Alternates, pages 49-54
#10. I use all three basic types of flexibility exercises (vertical, linear, V/L combination).
Chapter 5 – Flexibility, pages 69-77
#11. I include various types of tonguing groupings in my practice.
Chapter 7 – Role of the Tongue, pages 60-68
#12. I apply music theory ideas during practice.
Chapter 8 – Applied Theory and Ear Training, pages 83-88
#13. I practice improvising in at least one style of music.
Chapter 9 – Improvisation, pages 89-96
#14. I know how to apply and use circular breathing.
Chapter 10 – Advanced Techniques, pages 100-102
#15. I know when things are out of balance.
Chapter 11 – State of Balance, pages 105-115