Why did I choose this piece?
I chose this piece as it is a song I enjoy and was one of the first songs I set out to learn. It’s relatively simple in the chords it uses but still presented a challenge for me with the F chord, a nice balance between what I know and what I’m learning.
What was successful?
I think my C, Am, and G chords were rather clean and I managed to hold the tempo quite well given my ability.
What wasn’t quite as successful?
As I mentioned previously, the F chord is a challenge for me; whilst this was a good run and I was hitting those chords better than usual, it could still do with some improvement. A bit rattly at times with a few noticeable blunders.
What/How can I improve for next time?
Simply put: more practice on that tricky F chord. I believe if I manage to get that under control it would give me more confidence, leading to a more self assured performance all round.
Targets
Focus on strategies and techniques to improve technical ability – creating a practice routine
Work on being able to play a variety of barre chords
More indepth and detailed evaluations including subject specific terminology
Bringing in research to back up points and find strategies to improve performance