A theme I have seen with my musical student peers is our agreement on using recordings for educational purposes. The use of video recording seems preferable. The reason being is video recording shows the physical aspect of playing a piece, anyone who has taking problems of performance will know, the physical is crucial. Posture indeed affect sound. Technique is key in any musician's field, this is only something you can reflect upon if you play in front of a mirror or you asses your recordings. The mirror is actually better but if you find yourself in a practice room without one, those Iphone are a handy tool.
Besides the physical aspect the aural is of course important. One should listen for dynamics and articulations, think of what message they are getting across what mood they set. Musicians should listen for mistakes as well as think of improvements, maybe bring out the bass a little more, use more staccato attacks or legato. How long was the piece, did you keep tempo the way the music describes? what can you add?
For a composer this tool is great. A composer can use his or hers mind's ear add melody lines from different instruments. Composers can wonder maybe a different key, a use of other simple or complex meters would add flavor, maybe more extensive or more simple chord use. Is this chord progression expressing my ideas the way i want ? Truly video recording allows for critical reflection which really can make musicians more aware of choice they once didn't even notice they were making, that goes for mistakes as well. reflecting really allows musicians to grow and having a documented video recording that helps one reflect in every way a musician can is just fantastic.
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