Recording Your Practice¶
Record audio or video of your practice sessions to track progress and share with teachers.
Creating Practice Recordings¶
Audio Recording¶
Record audio-only performances:
- Open any piece in the practice player
- Click the "Record" button 🔴
- Grant microphone permission (first time only)
- Play through the piece
- Click "Stop" when finished
- Review your recording
- Save or Discard
Audio Quality
For best results: - Use a quiet environment - Position microphone 3-6 feet from instrument - Check levels before recording - Avoid background noise
Video Recording (Premium)¶
Record video + audio for visual feedback:
- Click "Video Record" button 📹
- Grant camera and microphone permissions
- Position camera to capture technique
- Record performance (max 30 minutes)
- Review recording
- Save to practice history
Video Tips: - Good lighting essential - Stable camera position - Capture hands/instrument - Portrait or landscape mode - Check framing before starting
Recording Features¶
Automatic Analysis¶
After recording, Practito automatically analyzes:
Pitch Detection - Note accuracy percentage - Sharp/flat tendencies - Intonation patterns - Problem notes highlighted
Timing Analysis - Tempo consistency - Rhythm accuracy - Rushed/dragged sections - Steadiness score
Overall Score - Combined accuracy rating - Compared to previous attempts - Compared to reference tempo - Difficulty-adjusted score
Playback Options¶
Standard Playback - Play your recording - Adjust playback speed (50%-200%) - Loop specific sections - Volume control
Side-by-Side Comparison - Your recording vs original audio - Synchronized playback - Visual waveform comparison - A/B switching
Slow-Motion Analysis - Reduce speed without pitch change - Focus on technical details - Identify problems areas - Practice difficult passages
Waveform Visualization - Visual representation of performance - See dynamics clearly - Identify timing issues - Pinpoint note errors
Managing Recordings¶
View All Recordings¶
Access your recording library:
- Go to My Music → Recordings
- See all saved recordings with:
- Piece name
- Date recorded
- Duration
- Accuracy score
- Thumbnail preview
Filter & Sort¶
Filter by: - Specific piece - Date range - Score range (e.g., 90%+) - Has comments - Shared with teacher
Sort by: - Most recent - Highest score - Lowest score - Duration - Piece name
Compare Over Time¶
Track your improvement:
- Select a piece
- Click "View Progress"
- See all recordings for that piece
- Compare scores over time
- Watch improvement graph
- Identify patterns
Progress Chart Shows: - Accuracy trend line - Tempo improvements - Consistency of practice - Best performance date - Areas of improvement
Recording Actions¶
Download Recordings¶
Save locally to your device: - Audio: MP3 format (high quality) - Video: MP4 format (720p or 1080p) - Includes metadata (piece, date, score)
Share with Teacher¶
If you have a teacher:
- Select recording
- Click "Share with Teacher"
- Add optional notes/questions
- Submit for review
Teacher receives: - Your recording - Analysis data - Your notes - Ability to comment
Delete Recordings¶
Remove unwanted recordings: - Individual delete (trash icon) - Bulk delete (select multiple) - Automatically deleted after 1 year (Free plan) - Unlimited storage (Premium)
Recording Best Practices¶
Tips for Great Recordings
Before Recording - Warm up first - Practice difficult sections - Check equipment settings - Minimize background noise
During Recording - Stay relaxed - Record complete takes - Don't stop for small mistakes - Focus on musicality
After Recording - Listen critically - Note improvement areas - Track progress over time - Share with teacher for feedback
Recording Limits¶
Free Plan¶
- Unlimited audio recordings
- Up to 10 video recordings/month
- Recordings stored for 1 year
- Download in standard quality
Premium Plan¶
- Unlimited audio & video
- Unlimited storage
- Lifetime access to all recordings
- HD download quality
- Advanced analysis features
Using Recordings for Improvement¶
Self-Assessment¶
- Listen objectively - Pretend it's someone else
- Note specific issues - Not just "sounded bad"
- Identify patterns - Recurring problems
- Make practice plan - Target weak areas
- Record again - Track improvement
Teacher Feedback¶
When sharing recordings with teachers: - Ask specific questions - Note sections you struggled with - Mention what you worked on - Request technical guidance
Troubleshooting¶
No Sound Recorded: - Check microphone permissions - Select correct input device - Test mic in system settings - Check browser permissions
Poor Audio Quality: - Reduce background noise - Check microphone position - Adjust input levels - Use external microphone
Video Won't Play: - Update web browser - Clear browser cache - Check internet connection - Try different browser
Related Topics¶
- Practice Player - Practice tools and features
- Assignments - Submit recordings for assignments
- Analytics - Track recording progress
- Teachers → Reviewing Work - How teachers review recordings