Instruments & Performance

Rehearsal

Japanese name
リハーサル

A rehearsal is a practice run before the real performance, used to check the playing, the arrangement, the levels, and how parts start and end.

How to use it

Rather than only repeating the difficult spots, play through the whole song and check how the sections move from one to the next.

How it differs from related terms

A rehearsal is practice for preparation, while a session is often used for a playing situation that includes improvisation.

Putting each problem into words and sharing it with everyone helps you get results even in a short amount of time.

Related terms

Sources & review

Last reviewed July 16, 2026

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