Listen "Practice Tidbits #5: your tempo, your beat"
Episode Synopsis
As basic as it might seem, beginners and more advanced players alike can struggle with how to find appropriate tempos for practice and performance. In this episode, violinist Laurel Thomsen walks listeners through finding perfect tempos every time and discusses a few of the more tricky situations, like what to do when the time signature or tempo itself changes mid way through a piece.
To learn more about Laurel Thomsen and her performing, teaching, writing, and recordings, please visit www.laurelthomsen.com
Please visit "Laurel Thomsen Music" on Facebook and post your comments, questions, or suggestions, and share your support with a "like".
Want to offer an idea or have a question answered on the podcast? Send Laurel an email at [email protected]
To learn more about Laurel Thomsen and her performing, teaching, writing, and recordings, please visit www.laurelthomsen.com
Please visit "Laurel Thomsen Music" on Facebook and post your comments, questions, or suggestions, and share your support with a "like".
Want to offer an idea or have a question answered on the podcast? Send Laurel an email at [email protected]
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