Quick Tip: Relax to play fast

Playing quick passages can be very difficult. More often than not, it is a mental hurdle that holds us back. Frustration tends to settle in and then we tense up. Once tension takes over, our playing muscles cannot move as freely and quickly as we would like them to. Try relaxation exercieses when your practicing leads you into a brick wall. Breathe easy, slow things down and chill out; it's music.