On Practicing-The Process Of Violin Work "Growing Up"

As a professional performer, practicing is an indispensable part of our career life. For a long time, we spent so much time on practicing everyday rather than thinking of its practical influence. In fact, the way of practicing has a great impact on its result, and always leads to two different results. Practice without specific goals or reasonable arrangements would only prevent us from making progress in learning. On the contrary, scientific practicing will fully conduct our learning, which involves playing intelligently and responding to aural, visual and other types of physical stimulation.Objectively speaking, there is no such a way of practicing, which is absolutely right, since everyone has his own way. Nevertheless, in our practicing, we should constantly remind us of two important things, i.e. self-observation and a reasonable schedule. Self-observation is quite essential. If you're practicing without the objective and acute judgment, mistakes won't be corrected promptly since practicing is not only a physical training but also a mental learning, which is the true source of all progress. Similarly, the importance of scheduling should not be neglected, which means we should plan our time in a reasonable way. In summary, self-observation and smart scheduling are of great importance for us to achieve efficient practicing.This dissertation provides some ideas and suggestions on practicing based on violin literature The principle of violin performing and teaching written by Ivan Galamian. To avoid wasting our time caused by irrational practicing projects and to enhance the quality of performance, it also analyzes the relationship between practicing, memory, plan and efficiency comprehensively by discussing the process of violin work "growing up". Finally, performers are expected to not only be aware of the significance of effective practicing but also find the most suitable way for themselves.