Quick check-in: did it hold?

What you’ll do today

1. Test whether the spot is stable
2. Either lock it in (maintenance + next spot) or do a quick reset (one "missing detail," then back on track)

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First: the "Day 10" test

Do these two things first, no matter what:

1) 10 clean reps in a row (isolated)

Set the metronome at your best honest tempo today. Get 10 clean reps in a row on the isolated spot.

2) 3 recorded takes (in context)

Set up your phone and record 3 takes of: 3 bars before → spot → 3 bars after (no stopping)

Now choose your path.

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Path A: If it held ✅

Great! Now keep it fixed without turning it into a project.

Maintenance

For the next week:

• once per day: one clean play-through in context (no stopping)
• if it wobbles: 10 clean isolated reps, then one more context run

Choose your next spot

Pick the next tiny “box” in your repertoire and write:

• target tempo
• starting tempo
• what “clean” means

Now that you know how to fix spots, tonebase Premium simply makes it faster: when the next spot is a shift, slur, barre, or coordination issue, you can refresh that technique in minutes instead of guessing.

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Path B: If it didn’t hold 🚫

Totally normal. It just means there’s still a missing detail.

The 3-step reset

1) Find the "missing thought"

Watch your recording once and choose one:

• late preparation
• shaky landing (shift / barre)
• too much pressure / tension
• rushing the transition
• RH/LH coordination mismatch

2) Make a safe version

Simplify rhythm or notes so you can play it correctly immediately.

3) Rebuild confidence

• get 10 clean reps at a slightly slower tempo
• then make one small tempo bump and try again

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20-second pre-take routine (so pressure stops breaking it)

Before your next recording:

• 2–3 slow breaths
• relax shoulders and jaw
• choose one focus thought for the spot

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Before you go

Write two quick lines:

Today my spot is: (Held ✅ / Needs reset 🔁)
My one focus thought is: ____________________

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