Reaching fluency

By Vidas Pinkevicius (get free updates of new posts here)​​​​​​

Isn't it nice to notice your playing gets more fluent every day?

​This morning I practiced Prelude and Fugue in E Minor, BWV 548 by Bach.

​I've been working on this piece for a few months now, with some ups and downs.

This is a terrific composition and quite challenging to play.

Usually I don't force things. I'm happy with the slow tempo because I know the longer I play it slowly, the easier it will become to play it at the concert speed.

Almost naturally. Without me even thinking.

Today I played it 3 times. And every time I practiced it, my technique and precision got a little bit better.

​I'm feeling very relaxed when I play. 

And very happy that I have this privilege to sit down and practice.

So if you're stressed out about reaching fluency, just immerse yourself slowly in the music and forget everything.

It's a blessing.