You’re Practicing Wrong!

You’re Practicing Phrasing Wrong

In this video, Dr. Costa explains what phrasing is and how to practice it effectively (0:02). He defines phrasing as controlling the speed, loudness (or softness), and duration of notes (0:24). He emphasizes that developing a diverse vocabulary of phrasings is crucial for musicians (0:46).

He then uses a recording by Krystian Zimerman to illustrate expressive phrasing (1:35). He demonstrates how Zimerman transforms equally divided musical notes into something expressive through elements like hesitation, crescendo, and subtle pauses (4:33).

Dr. Costa introduces his app, My Practice Canvas, as a tool to help musicians practice phrasing by playing along with recordings (1:43). The app allows users to create loops of specific musical segments, adjust speed, and practice different voices of a piece (10:43). He stresses that learning by doing and playing alongside master performers is more effective than just listening (8:44). This method helps musicians internalize different phrasings, which eventually contributes to their unique musical identity (9:50).

He concludes by demonstrating how to use the app to create a practice loop (18:13) and encourages viewers to try My Practice Canvas with a free trial (17:59).

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🎸 About Dr. Costa:

★ Winner of 10 International Guitar Competitions
★ Performed at Carnegie Hall
★ Doctor of Musical Arts Degree
★ Creator of My Practice Canvas