Example 4 - Piston Bars 12-16

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# Music Lesson: Preparing for "Piston"

Great! So this example now takes from the song **Piston** that we will be playing.

## Importance of Counting

- You can see there are **two quarter note rests** in a row.
- Our counting will be very important so that we're not getting into the next bar too quickly.
- Really feel confident about feeling the space when we're not playing, and try to keep the timing solid.

## Using Backing Tracks and Metronomes

- Listen to the backing track.
- Use it—your friend!
- The metronome is also a helpful tool.

### Try It Together

Let's try this one:
1, 2, 3, 4.

## Awareness of Timing

Also, while playing with the track, I realized that because the metronome drops out at the end of the **fourth bar**, if you're not counting there, you're going to get into trouble—which I nearly did myself.

- Thankfully, I was counting, so I was okay!
- It's really good that they've taken the metronome out at that point, as we can almost become too dependent on hearing the metronome and feeling that comfort of the tempo.

### Practice with Confidence

If the metronome drops out, we can be left feeling a little all at sea—confused about where we are.

This is a really good thing to practice with.

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