tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7181744309080861233.post2546191442040606777..comments2024-01-12T00:48:55.192-08:00Comments on Music and Brain Blog at University of Toronto: Practice Strategies: Effects of Blocked and Random Practice SchedulesLee Bartelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06727468225852676801noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7181744309080861233.post-47378570403235361432013-12-16T21:21:04.217-08:002013-12-16T21:21:04.217-08:00Hi Tina,
You identified many great practice strat...Hi Tina,<br /><br />You identified many great practice strategies such as chunking, blocking and setting goals for each rehearsal session. I like the idea of random order of practice to help reinforce content in long-term memory. As a pianist, I found that I had memory relapse when my pieces became more difficult. I recall that my teacher suggested backwards practicing. This is when you chunk the piece into sections and practice each section from the end of the piece to the beginning.<br /><br />PamelaPamela Lumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08666769655204617288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7181744309080861233.post-70068242875568320492013-12-16T20:48:08.065-08:002013-12-16T20:48:08.065-08:00Hi Tina,
You raise a good point about the feasibi...Hi Tina,<br /><br />You raise a good point about the feasibility of this for younger musicians. The random practicing idea does seem to require a stronger work ethic and ability to self-direct. This seems to be a type of practice that students can work towards. Eventually as their attention span increases, they can begin to practice in longer chunks. If they show enough initiative, the random practice strategy may be effective.<br /><br />That said, random practice could be a good way of working with younger students when attention span is an issue. Breaking up the practice with small tasks can be a method of extrinsic motivation - e.g. practice for 10 minutes, and then you can eat your snack. That's how I motivate myself to go to the gym ;)<br /><br />Take care,<br /><br />WillWill Snodgrasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04743530006907489664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7181744309080861233.post-56382629191304147452013-12-16T12:00:44.773-08:002013-12-16T12:00:44.773-08:00Hi Tina,
I like the idea of changing up the rout...Hi Tina, <br /><br />I like the idea of changing up the routine of practicing for young beginner music students. I'm interested in the modelling of approaches for balancing structure and novelty with practicing for these particular students, and if these models will be successful for more advanced students as well.<br /><br />-AliciaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13465822221960302103noreply@blogger.com