woodshedding
- noun
- /ˈwʊdˌʃɛdɪŋ/
- Jargon
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práctica intensiva
Examples
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And contributed substantially to his woodshedding of Lyin' Ryan.
Blog text (27) -
Here is an approach to the time-honored tradition of "woodshedding," a term that originated from the use of a woodshed for private practice.
Academic text (1996) -
She includes practice and performance speeds, allowing woodshedding at slower tempos for correct rhythm and notes.
Academic text (2004) -
This is a time for objective inner contemplation and seeing change as opportunity, of doing what jazz musicians used to call 'woodshedding,' of practicing and getting better at your craft, finding the courage to try new stuff.
Academic text (2009) -
In addition, this project helped students meet Standard 6, "listening to, analyzing, and describing music," of the National Standards for Music Education. -- Marilyn Goodnite, band director, Old Orchard Beach High School, Old Orchard Beach, Maine. Woodshedding for Students.
Academic text (1996) -
During the winter break, the musician focused on woodshedding to master his guitar skills.
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The band dedicated every afternoon to woodshedding their new songs before the big concert.
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As part of her routine, she engaged in woodshedding to refine her piano technique and develop her own style.
Synonyms
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Doing something again and again to become better at it
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Etymology
Woodshedding comes from the word woodshed, originally meaning 'a shed for wood' where musicians would go alone to practise quietly; the image of someone working hard in a small shed helps you remember that woodshedding means serious, private practice to improve a skill.