Three Steps to a Perfect Performance- #2 Preparation

We have had enough time to perfect our material to perfection. Notice that I didn’t say how fast we are now able to play it. If you are a less experienced player, you may be able to perform the material perfectly at the slowest tempo. Congratulations for you are on your way to performing the Etude without any “clams”. But if you think you are able to play this material at a faster tempo and are still making mistakes, continue at a tempo where you are able to play it without ANY mistakes! Don’t fool yourself into thinking you have…