SOPP708: Ive started to approach my organ pieces like my scales, from memory and Im definitely making progress
\xa0Let\u2019s start episode 708 of Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast. This question was sent by Dawn, and she writes:
\u201cHi Vidas,
I\u2019m finding your advice very helpful. I\u2019ve started to approach my pieces like my scales, \u2018from memory\u2019 and I\u2019m definitely making progress. I\u2019m recognising finger patterns are better too, which I normally don\u2019t. So thank you for your advice on memorisation.
In answer to your questions:
My dream is to play competently and confidently. Perhaps in the future to reach Grade 8 standard if I\u2019m ever good enough.
The 3 things holding me back:
1. Poor fingering.
2. Poor rhythm.
3. Slow speed.
Thanks again for your advice and support. It\u2019s much appreciated.
Dawn\u201d