Yes I find playing against the original at slow speed (looping) really useful. I should do this sooner and with smaller sections.
Bear you're right. I should use a metronome more. Let it win you say. Hmmm...interesting. I do have a very competitive side. Maybe that's my problem.

Breathing more probably helps too.

OK off to play in a chilled frame of mind.
Ta
Shel
Edit - sorry Rick - I started typing Bear and Bill came out. Changed it. It doesn't make your advice any less true of course. Thanks.