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Practice
Practice does not make perfect. Perfection may be a delusion or a confusion or simply a concept that cannot really be defined. Why do we practice, then?
To get good. To get better. What is good and what is better or even best? It's subjective to a large degree. Some things are quantifiable, nevertheless. Rhythm, pitch, timing, dynamics, tone, and timbre can be mathematically analyzed or programmed. Midi and digital audio recording, with all the plugins have proven this to be alterable using mathematics and computers.
If we practice from the viewpoint of having an idea of what we wish to hear in ourselves and compare and contrast our ideals with our performance, we may approach the state of practicing with a purpose. What is the purpose? It comes down to the endeavor of an exact duplication of matching the physical performance with the mental concept. In your mind, you can sing flawlessly. Getting your body to duplicate that is not always easy. It can be frustrating. Maybe we practice in pursuit of the pleasure of perfect art versus imperfect art. Will it ever happen?
The compromise is made by understanding what professional artistry sounds like. Also, there are levels of artistry in singing. Each can be a bar to reach and to then be consistent and stable, as one advances. Not recognizing improvement or "taking a win" at the new echelon one has reached is a mistake of a perfectionist. It's not good or bad any more than thermometers which only measure freezing or boiling of water with nothing in between. The near infinite gray area must never be ignored as the gradients within it are vital to seeing your progress.
Practice doesn't make perfect. Practice doesn't make permanent. Practice makes observation and duplication of concept potentially possible.
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