I have students that perform for assessments and esteiddfods and they ALWAYS play too fast (well maybe not always). They are usually kids who want to get it over with and zoooooom through. They are fine in lessons when I guide them but not on their own. Many years ago I saw footage of the Beatles recording A Day In The Life and John Lennon muttered "sugarplum fairy, sugarplum fairy" to get the tempo as he kicked off with piano intro.
Are there any tips for honing a correct tempo by ear? Maybe something kids can use or something in the John Lennon mould maybe?
Are there any tips for honing a correct tempo by ear? Maybe something kids can use or something in the John Lennon mould maybe?