Play just the transition

Often I have my students practice just the two beats of a transition between two sections in a piece of music.

Transitions can be difficult to play, especially when there are large changes in groove or rhythm or key.

Practice those on their own.

Just two beats.

Over and over.

Put a timer on and play only those two measures for two minutes.

See how much better you are at playing through that transition after those two minutes.

ISJ