For Advancing Beginners (50–60 Minutes)
| Part of Practice | Time | What To Do |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Breathing & Warm-Up Tones | 8–10 minutes | – Take 3 deep, slow breaths before playing – Play long, steady notes (start with low notes and work up) – Try to hold each note for 6–8 seconds |
| 2. Tonguing and Articulation | 8–10 minutes | – Play 4–5 different notes with light tonguing (“ta-ta-ta”) – Try quarter notes, then eighth notes – Use a metronome if possible |
| 3. Scale Practice | 10–12 minutes | – Play major scales (C, G, F, and D if you know it) – Go up and down slowly – Try playing with a steady beat and clean finger movement |
| 4. Rhythm or Note Reading Exercise | 5–8 minutes | – Clap out rhythms from your book – Say note names while fingering them on your instrument |
| 5. Lesson Book or Etude | 10–12 minutes | – Work on 1–2 exercises from your book (Essential Elements, Standard of Excellence, etc.) – Focus on accuracy, not speed |
| 6. Practice Assignment / Song | 10–12 minutes | – Play the music given by your teacher – Break tricky parts into small sections and repeat them slowly – Then try playing the whole song |
| 7. Cool-Down | 3–5 minutes | – End with soft, low long tones – Reflect on what you improved today and what to work on tomorrow |
✅ Extra Tips for Success:
- Use a mirror to check embouchure (mouth shape).
- Rest your mouth for a minute or two if it gets tired.
- Keep a practice log to track what you did each day.
