Practice Tips (String Orchestra Players only) Find a nice quiet space to practice. Have something to help prop your music up with... ie. a Music stand, or a book, or a shelf. Say the exercises before you play them with the note names and finger numbers. After that, pluck through everything. Then bow through everything. Always remember to warm up with bow exercises and Mississippi River. If you are having trouble with something, isolate it and practice just that part 5 times in a row Write down any questions you might have so you do not forget to ask when you have your lesson If something is giving you a particularly hard time, circle it! If you are ever stumped, PLEASE email lpayne@smithtown.k12.ny.us and she can answer your question so you are able to practice better!! Happy Practicing Everyone!!!