Help quick! 1. Why do you think preparation is essential for an effective musical performance?
2. What are some ways to warm-up before a performance? If you could only choose one of those ways to warm-up, which would you choose and why?
3. Why do you think identifying the type of music you like is the first step in becoming a dynamic performer? As a musician, how would you find your sound?

1. “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” So if you don't plan to have a great set list for that first gig then you've already failed. You not only need to sell the booking agent on the music you can play without them ever hearing it, you also need to deliver the goods when they book you to play their venue.

2. Try a simple, gentle warmup for 5 to 10 minutes before you begin stretching. This can consist of a brisk walk, light jog, or jumping jacks to get your muscles warm and your heart pumping. Stretching can be done on its own or before or after athletic activity.

3. Musical performance, step in the musical process during which musical ideas ... In Western music, performance is most commonly viewed as an interpretive ... Performers to some degree determine aspects of any music

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