Ensemble & Audition

Performance nerves

Managing physical and mental tension under performance pressure.

Common phrases: nervous on stage · stage fright

9 reviewed clips

Filtered results: 9

1:18–1:39 · ai proposed

Performance Nerves: Reducing Pressure Tension

Ben Chan- Get Nervous on Stage? BREATHE!

Use when
tension or shaking appears under pressure
Teaching summary
Treat the physical response as a cue to reduce unnecessary effort. Rehearse the passage with a simple, observable release point rather than trying to suppress nerves by force.
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1:41–2:04 · ai proposed

Performance Nerves: Reducing Pressure Tension

Ben Chan- Intro & Tarantella - Ricochet (2/3)

Use when
tension or shaking appears under pressure
Teaching summary
Treat the physical response as a cue to reduce unnecessary effort. Rehearse the passage with a simple, observable release point rather than trying to suppress nerves by force.
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1:48–2:12 · ai proposed

Performance Nerves: Reducing Pressure Tension

Ben Chan- Bruch Concerto in G minor 1st mvmt opening

Use when
tension or shaking appears under pressure
Teaching summary
Treat the physical response as a cue to reduce unnecessary effort. Rehearse the passage with a simple, observable release point rather than trying to suppress nerves by force.
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1:50–2:17 · ai proposed

Performance Nerves: Reducing Pressure Tension

Ben Chan- 3 octave Scales

Use when
tension or shaking appears under pressure
Teaching summary
Treat the physical response as a cue to reduce unnecessary effort. Rehearse the passage with a simple, observable release point rather than trying to suppress nerves by force.
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1:51–2:05 · ai proposed

Performance Nerves: Reducing Pressure Tension

Ben Chan- Shifting

Use when
tension or shaking appears under pressure
Teaching summary
Treat the physical response as a cue to reduce unnecessary effort. Rehearse the passage with a simple, observable release point rather than trying to suppress nerves by force.
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2:12–2:25 · ai proposed

Performance Nerves: Reducing Pressure Tension

Ben Chan- Shifting

Use when
tension or shaking appears under pressure
Teaching summary
Treat the physical response as a cue to reduce unnecessary effort. Rehearse the passage with a simple, observable release point rather than trying to suppress nerves by force.
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2:45–3:00 · ai proposed

Performance Nerves: Reducing Pressure Tension

Ben Chan- Get Nervous on Stage? BREATHE!

Use when
tension or shaking appears under pressure
Teaching summary
Treat the physical response as a cue to reduce unnecessary effort. Rehearse the passage with a simple, observable release point rather than trying to suppress nerves by force.
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3:20–3:56 · ai proposed

Performance Nerves: Coordinating the String Change

Ben Chan- Chords (Quadruple-stops)

Use when
tension or shaking appears under pressure
Teaching summary
Treat the physical response as a cue to reduce unnecessary effort. Rehearse the passage with a simple, observable release point rather than trying to suppress nerves by force.
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3:00–3:36 · ai proposed

Double Stops: Balancing the Interval

Ben Chan- Scales in Thirds

Use when
the player needs two-note balance, hand shape, or intonation to settle
Teaching summary
Build the interval as a balanced shape rather than chasing both notes independently. Let the bow reveal the interval clearly while the left hand stays organized and light.
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