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Scales:
I've been doing major scales in thirds for some time now, am moving on to harmonic minor and contrary motion. Harmonic minor would be useful because of the stretch between the natural 6th and the raised 7th.

Arpeggios:
Started some work on my arpeggios today. I devised a new exercise: that of doing arpeggios in each key in different inversions, three octaves each, and then a descending chromatic scale. It can be done the other way around as well. As Vivian says, the hands need to learn to switch between wide and narrow movements. This should help.

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Mozart: He's generally there. But I'll only give myself a 60%. There are some parts I'm still not too familiar with, especially in the second movement. And the third movement is a tad messy, with bad tone control, especially in the A major section. Evenness required in all three movements. TRILLS OMG. WORK ON THEM.

Chopin: I need to play through the whole thing more. It's in different sections, and I need connection. And consistency. Scherzo needs work too, with regards to the intensity. 60%.

Ravel: Second movement's good. First movement has to be more consistent: the running demisemiquavers are frustrating, and need work. AND THE THIRD MOVEMENT IS BAD. Need to practice my alberti bass, and the middle section with the trill thing in the left hand. Only after getting that can I work on my flow. 50%.

Liszt: I'm quite screwed, haven't touched it in some time. But I think with the recent work on my technique, picking it up again might not be as difficult as I'd expected. I tried the fast section in parts on Friday, was pretty pleased. Got to work on this still. 40%.

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I've got to strategize this now. By this time next Sunday, I would have to get all pieces up to a decent 70%. This means major practice this week. On top of trying to finish my free composition. This ain't good. I'd have to squeeze in at least 3 useful hours a day. Monday's enough. Tuesday afternoon has to be used for practice with Joseph, and last minute homework. Wednesday - there's plenty of time after chorale, and I could get to use LT2. I'm looking to get a date on Thursday evening, so that's a no-no (hopefully). Friday, Saturday, Sunday. THIS IS POSSIBLE.

I'm aiming for a distinction. I want this.