Getting Through the Musical Transitions

Have you ever come across several parts in your music that you can’t seem to get a handle on? These specific parts may consist of measures, lines or phrases that have a hard time blending in smoothly with the rest of the music.

I recommend the next time you practice these certain parts in your music, make sure to think of something fast; whether it would be a roller coaster, race car, jet or riding down a steep hill on a bicycle. This idea gives you the power to think of following through the music to blend the troubled spots with the parts you already know.

When blending the transitions together, try not to use the metronome at first. Only focus on mastering the notations and rhythms on your own. When it comes time to start adding in a steady beat, start with a slow metronome setting that feels comfortable. Master the slow metronome setting until you feel it’s time to play the music faster. While the attempts are practiced, always keep the fast object in mind.

Musicians sometimes get into a vicious mindset of playing perfect right from the start and sometimes often feel overwhelmed with the troubled spots. Do not worry. Make sure to keep playing the parts until you reach the outcome you envisioned. You will have a better result in the end by trusting the notes through the transitions at the tempo you want. Keep in mind, moving fast through the troubled transitions doesn’t mean speed up the tempo. Keep the tempo nice and steady throughout. If you come across difficult parts, think of the fast object briefly and blend every note to the appropriate tempo.