Friday, 2 hours and 20 minutes of Practice!

Yeah! After not feeling well yesterday wasn't sure how today was going to turn out. I was able to manage going over my usual time, yeah!! I need to now start memorizing the Winter and the last page of the Rondo. I am up to 85 on the Rondo's last page. I'm trying to keep it somewhat slow so that I'll really know it well when I speed it up. I drilled the last 2 measures over and over since it is so difficult to get in tune! I started with the last page first today on the Rondo and worked my way to the front.

I have a lot more control of my bow since I moved it out away from bridge. I'm learning how this bow works and every time I discover something new about it, it makes me better. The Winter I'm between 62 and 70 on the first movement. I'm trying to keep it on the slow side so that I can really master it.

I am going to schedule a trial performance in front of my family in August. I figure I could get out my nerves on my family. They are more forgiving if I make mistakes. Then if it goes well I'll schedule a performance in public in October or November. I'm very excited about it!

Another great day!