4H Competition Analysis

During my years of 4-H, I have learned, many things, whether on my own, with my club, or in competition. Competitions are a great way to improve your skills. One of my favorite 4-H competition is the Music contest. I have learned a lot in preparing for and competing in this contest. However, before you can, even begin to compete there are many things that you have to do. After all, Rome wasn’t built in a day and you can’t become the best musician you can be in a day either. The first and maybe most important thing that you must do to prepare for this contest is picking out what music you want. It is important to pick something that you like and something that you would be able to memorize in the allowed time. It is best to ask the opinions
Practicing and learning your piece is what helps make the piece great. The only advice I have for you here is practice, practice, practice. It is preferred that you play your piece memorized, this means that you have to know your music by heart. There is a lot to learn in a piece and it is important that you learn it all, or to the best of your ability. If you can’t play it correctly in practice, what chance do you have to play it correctly in the contest? Practicing the same piece over and over and over can be a bit monotonous, so I suggest adding your own dynamics within the written ones to help add your own artistic
One of the most important things is to start playing your piece in front of other people. Part of what makes the 4-H music contest so helpful is that it helps you build your confidence to play in front of people. Ask a friend, family member, or neighbor to listen to your piece. It will help calm your nerves when the big date comes, as you will already have played in front of others. This type of practice will make you appear calmer and ready to play your piece in the contest. Start out with small groups of people listening and slowly get more and more to come and listen if you can. Still, think your contest ready? Think again, before you get to contest it is important to be prepared. While this is possibly the simplest step it is still important. Before you get to contest, make sure you know all of the rules, fill out all of the forms, and have a copy of the music to give to your judge. Depending on your contest rules you may have numbered your measures or time yourself playing it. Before you leave to make sure you have everything that you will need when you get there and don’t forget to dress