Suggested practice routines for different time frames.
2 minutes of long tones on 3 notes, then 3 minutes playing a short passage from your lesson book. Perfect for busy days.
2 minutes breathing exercises, 3 minutes long tones, 2 minutes scales or finger patterns, 3 minutes working on a piece.
3 minutes long tones, 3 minutes tonguing exercises, 4 minutes working on a challenging passage, 5 minutes playing something you enjoy.
3 minutes warm-up (breathing + long tones), 5 minutes technique (scales, tonguing, or finger patterns), 7 minutes lesson material, 5 minutes free play or review.
Always start with something easy to warm up. End with something you enjoy. Quality matters more than quantity — focused practice is always better than distracted playing.