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On Practicing: Making your piece Secure

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Ultra Slow Challenge
Just when you thought your piece was secure, along comes a test so devilish it can reveal problems you never knew were there. Better to find out now than on stage...


Twice is Nice
Been practising in small sections, but want to get a feel for how a large section is likely to respond under pressure? Welcome to Twice is Nice.


Seven Stages of Misery
A tough practice game for tough sections - only for the bravest music students, but it can make a big difference to your piece.


The Ledger System
You can't have reliable pieces if your practice is slipshod. We show you how to assess how accurate your practice sessions really are.


Cheating Tic-Tac-Toe
It's not playing by the rules, but who needs rules when it can help your piece like this? Makes repeating the tough sections fun.


The Spot Method
Want to know exactly which bits of your piece need the most work? Don't let the mistakes hide from you - shine a light on them using the Spot Method


The Great Race
How can a pair of imaginary dice make your piece more reliable and tell you a thing or two about your confidence levels? Grab your music, it's time for The Great Race.


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