Firstly, don't panic or worry because this will accomplish nothing positive. If you do panic or worry you may even end up communicating these to your listeners!
So, another tip (or two) for those of you with important dates coming up:
1. Sit down in a comfortable chair by the fire with the music (away from the instrument) and read through the score at your own pace. Remind yourself of the different characters that exist in the piece (such as joyful, angry, comical etc). This will help you to imagine what kind(s) of sound you should aim for. Also, make sure that you are feeling the tempo evenly in your mind. This will help your rhythmic interpretation to be more accurate, as many of us rush when we play (even in slow pieces). The more certain you are in your mind, the more convincing the performance will be on many levels.
*Perhaps a hot chocolate with whipped cream, or a glass of wine in the other hand, to help you relax while you read through your music? Why not?
2. Don't forget to breathe - string players, pianists and percussion players don't need to breathe in order to make a sound. Nonetheless, it is vital that you breathe naturally when you play, so that you are able to get from beginning to end without encountering short of breath, pain or even loss of voice. Pick a bar and play it under tempo thinking of nothing but breathing naturally. Make a mental note of what happens and always bare it in mind.
Best of Luck!
Melanie
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