How To Practice for Maximum Speed

~ How To Practice for Maximum Speed ~

Part 2: Speed Builder Strategy 2

by Tom Hess

Please be sure to read Part 1 before attempting to follow the advice offered here in Part 2. I am offering a completely different approach to building great speed compared to what I described in part 1, but this new system does not work well unless you have mastered the ability to play cleanly and accurately at slow tempos (this is critical).

Unlike the first system described in part 1, which takes several weeks to complete, this new approach can be done in a single practice session. This new approach is not intended as a substitute for my other method, it is rather a supplemental practice tool intended for more advanced players.

There are differing viewpoints about developing velocity but above all, one needs finger independence. I don't see that mentioned here. Was that in the omitted part 1?

M

Incredible speed is retarted, there's barely any emotion in speed.

this is speed, and it sucks

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEE1_Mg-jS4

That depends, some pieces require speed.

Agreed. It isn't always reckless or obtrusive. I'm thinking of Liszt's Study #5 - Feux follets or #9 - Ricordanza. You need bloody good independence and speed for that. Any tension and it's knackered.

And, like, Summertime from Earl Wild's Porgy and Bess Suite - slow, languid, except the runs and iterated notes... to make them flow properly is difficult.

Or maybe this wonderful piece :P

Rach Rocks! :thumbsup:

Holy shite Berlioz... That was incredible. I've never heard that piece before!!! O.O; HOW DO HANDS MOVE THAT FAST!??! I mean... I can play fast, but that just seems to fast.

That depends, some pieces require speed.

True

Unless this is for piano, wouldn't it depend on what instrument you play?

And I couldn't find part one, could someone post a link?

~Kal