Practicing a Difficult Piece

练习一首有难度的曲子

A student is struggling with a particular section of a song during their lesson, and the teacher provides guidance and tips for practice.

学生在课堂上对歌曲的某个特定部分感到困难，老师提供指导和练习技巧。

对话

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Teacher (Male)

Alright, let's try that section again from measure 42. How are you feeling about it?

好的，我们再来一遍第42小节。你感觉怎么样？

Student (Female)

Honestly, it's still pretty challenging. I keep stumbling over those sixteenth notes in the right hand. It just doesn't feel smooth.

说实话，还是挺有挑战性的。我一直被右手那几个十六分音符绊住。感觉就是不连贯。

Teacher (Male)

I see. It's a tricky part, no doubt. Let's break it down. Instead of playing it up to tempo, try practicing it very slowly, almost note by note. Focus on the exact fingerings.

我明白了。这部分确实很难，毫无疑问。我们把它拆开来。不要按正常速度弹奏，试着非常慢地练习，几乎是逐个音符地弹奏。专注于准确的指法。

Student (Female)

So, even slower than what we've been doing?

所以，比我们之前练的还要慢吗？

Teacher (Male)

Exactly. Think of it like building a strong foundation. Go so slowly that you can't make a mistake. And don't forget to keep your wrist relaxed. Tension is the enemy here.

没错。把它想象成打下一个坚实的基础。慢到你不可能出错。别忘了保持手腕放松。紧张是这里的敌人。

Student (Female)

Okay, I'll try that. Sometimes I feel like I'm rushing just to get through it.

好的，我试试。有时候我感觉自己只是为了赶快弹完它。

Teacher (Male)

That's a common trap. Also, try isolating the right hand and practicing it rhythmically. Use a metronome, but set it at a very low tempo, like 40 or 50 bpm, and really feel each subdivision.

那是一个常见的误区。另外，试着单独练习右手，并有节奏地练习。使用节拍器，但把它设置在一个非常低的速度，比如每分钟40或50拍，并真正感受每一个小节。

Student (Female)

Rhythmically... got it. So, slow it way down, focus on relaxation, and use the metronome for the right hand. I'll spend extra time on this section this week.

有节奏地……明白了。所以，放慢速度，专注于放松，并用节拍器练习右手。这周我会在这一部分多花些时间。

词汇

对话中的必备词汇和短语

measure

In music, a measure is a small section of a song divided by vertical lines on the sheet music, like a bar.

在音乐中，小节是乐谱上用竖线分隔的歌曲的小段落，就像一个拍子。

challenging

Something that is challenging is difficult and requires effort, often used to describe tasks like learning a skill.

挑战性的东西是困难的，需要努力，常用于描述像学习一项技能这样的任务。

stumbling

Stumbling means making mistakes or hesitating while doing something, like tripping over words or notes in music.

Stumbling 意味着在做某事时犯错或犹豫，比如在话语或音乐的音符上绊倒。

smooth

Smooth means flowing easily without interruptions, often used for music or movements that feel natural and connected.

Smooth 意思是轻松流动而无中断，常用于音乐或感觉自然连贯的动作。

tricky

Tricky means difficult or complicated in a way that can cause problems, like a hard part in a game or song.

Tricky 意思是难的或复杂的，以一种可能引起问题的方式，比如游戏或歌曲中的难点。

tempo

Tempo is the speed at which a piece of music is played, like fast or slow rhythm.

Tempo 是演奏一首音乐作品的速度，比如快节奏或慢节奏。

fingerings

Fingerings refer to the specific fingers used to play notes on an instrument, important for correct technique.

指法指的是演奏乐器时用于弹奏音符的特定手指，对于正确的技巧非常重要。

metronome

A metronome is a device that ticks at a steady beat to help musicians keep time and rhythm.

节拍器是一种以稳定的节拍发出滴答声的装置，帮助音乐家保持时间和节奏。

bpm

BPM stands for beats per minute, a way to measure the speed of music, like 60 bpm is one beat per second.

BPM 代表 beats per minute（每分钟节拍数），这是一种测量音乐速度的方法，例如 60 bpm 相当于每秒一个节拍。

关键句型

需要记住和练习的重要短语

How are you feeling about it?

This is a polite way to ask for someone's opinion or emotions about a task. It's useful in lessons or discussions to check progress; uses present continuous 'are feeling' for current state.

这是询问某人对一项任务的意见或情感的礼貌方式。它在课堂或讨论中用于检查进度很有用；使用现在进行时“are feeling”来表示当前状态。

Honestly, it's still pretty challenging.

Starts with 'Honestly' to show sincerity, 'pretty' softens 'challenging' meaning quite difficult. Useful for expressing honest difficulties in learning; 'still' indicates it hasn't improved yet.

以'Honestly'开头以示诚恳，'pretty'缓和了'challenging'的意思，即相当困难。有助于表达学习中的诚实困难；'still'表示尚未改善。

Let's break it down.

Means to divide a complex task into smaller parts for easier understanding. Common in teaching or problem-solving; imperative 'let's' suggests collaborative action.

意思是将复杂任务分解成更小的部分，以便更容易理解。在教学或问题解决中常见；祈使句 'let's' 暗示合作行动。

Go so slowly that you can't make a mistake.

Uses 'so...that' structure to show result: extreme slowness prevents errors. Helpful for practice advice; emphasizes building accuracy before speed.

使用 'so...that' 结构来表示结果：极端的缓慢防止错误。有助于练习建议；强调在速度之前建立准确性。

Tension is the enemy here.

Idiomatic expression where 'enemy' means biggest problem. Useful in contexts like music or sports to warn against something harmful; 'here' specifies the situation.

‘enemy’意为最大问题。这是习语表达。在音乐或体育等语境中，用于警告有害的事物；‘here’指定了情况。

That's a common trap.

Refers to a frequent mistake people fall into. Practical for giving advice on avoiding errors; 'that's' points to something just mentioned.

指人们经常犯的错误。用于给出避免错误的建议很实用；'that's' 指向刚刚提到的事物。

I'll spend extra time on this section this week.

Shows commitment to practice; future 'will' for personal plans, 'extra time' means more than usual. Useful for discussing study habits or schedules.

显示了对练习的承诺；未来时 'will' 用于个人计划，'extra time' 意味着比平时更多的时间。有助于讨论学习习惯或日程安排。