Playing at an uncomfortably high tempo?

[nickadams]

Is it a good idea to put the metronome at a high tempo (~124 bpm for me) to force yourself to digest the notes faster?

I noticed when I would play for a while at high tempo and then move it back to my normal range (60-85 bpm) that I am able to look further ahead in the music than usual.


Thanks!

[keyofc]

I dont' think so.
You might play faster - but how is your technique if you learn it in an uncomfortable way like that?
I would add tempo speed gradually and concentrate on everything at same time.

[keyofc]

If you want to focus on tempo alone - why not tap it out with your fingers?
This way you won't end up making uncomfortable compensations with your hands
when you play it - and it might help in long run.