Song List
- Someone You Loved by Lewis Capaldi
In this rehearsal session, I practiced by myself (however my LSA was present in the room). However, this time I had the backing track of Someone You Loved which I was playing alongside. It was useful to play against a backing track as it means that I was prepared for when the singer joins me in rehearsals, as I would know when they needed to come in during the song. Using a backing track is also useful as it means that I am able to keep the correct tempo of the song.
During this rehearsal I started to use my sustain pedal more - this makes the song sound more full. Using the sustain pedal is now becoming more natural to me while I am playing. I am starting to feel more comfortable. Using a sustain pedal incorrectly could lead to the notes blending together. This means that the song would not sound as clean. Not using a sustain pedal would mean that the song would sound flat and would not be enjoyable to listen to.
I consulted with my LSA for feedback on my rehearsal session, I asked how my playing sounded and if there was anything they thought that I could improve on. The feedback was good - however they said that I could be better at using the sustain pedal. Using this would help to enhance my performance.
Things that went well...
- I used a backing track during this rehearsal session to help improve my timing.
- I used my sustain pedal more during this rehearsal - I notice that this made the song sound fuller.
Things to Improve on...
- I could get better at the timing by playing against a backing track during my rehearsals. Which ensures that I will be prepared for when the singer joins me in rehearsals. I can improve on my timing by listening and using the backing track, and more rehearsals.
- Using the sustain pedal more frequently to make the song sound more full. This would ensure that the audience would enjoy my performance more. I can improve on this with more practice with my piano teacher and rehearsal in college.
Further Progress...
- Learning the second half of the song - I can do this, by learning it with my piano teacher.
- I can also add more songs into my repertoire - with plans to preform them during the performance.
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