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May 5, 2017

What Good is a Mirror?

Hi, I’m Vi Wickam and this is another [my] Talent Forge Quick Tip for you!

Practice with a mirror!

There is nothing better than seeing yourself in the mirror to help you realize when you have tension in your body.

If i am squeezing my left hand, or if I am squeezing my right hand while I play, I may not be aware of it, but when I see myself in the mirror…

And my pinky is squeezed like this, or I have bad posture, or I’m slouching- it becomes painfully obvious to me!

So take the time- if you have a practice room that you use, install a mirror!

Use a mirror to give yourself feedback on your own playing. It’s the best teacher that you have when you’re not in a lesson with your teacher.

And that’s your Quick Tip of the Week! Use a mirror! See you next time!

Article by Vi Wickam / Fiddling, Quick Tips / Awareness, mirror, posture, Practice, visualization Leave a Comment

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