If your playing sounds like a list of notes…Good.
That means you’re right on schedule.
Music starts when notes have direction.
Beginner Truth:
- Notes alone = information
- Shaping notes = music
Simple Fix:
Instead of asking “What note is next?” Ask “Where is this going?”
Action Step:
Play 3 notes slowly.
Make the middle note quieter and the last note slightly louder.
Win:
You just shaped a phrase.