Caedmon’s Piano Lessons
Oct 14, 2024
Technique/Scales
Theory/Sightreading
Ploger: read chapter 2 three causes of error
Longy rhythms:
- do the Longy way: tap with LH on left leg for beat 1, and whisper on the dots
Lap Map:
- tap the lap map and improvise your own rhythms
Repertoire
Mozart K309
- In the big “tutti’ sections, make sure the bass notes don’t overpower the RH
- m. 52-53 firm fingertips in LH and practice the trill slowly to make sure they match up
Bach BWV 846
- work hands separately, but also put hands together – be sure to focus on page 2
Debussy Soiree dans Grenade
- Learn the last page or so where I marked the star
Sept 30, 2024 – Caedmonphilleostudio2024-10-14T20:01:27+00:00
Sept 30, 2024
Technique/Scales
Theory/Sightreading
Ploger: read chapter 2 three causes of error
Longy rhythms:
- do the Longy way: tap with LH on left leg for beat 1, and whisper on the dots
Lap Map:
- tap the lap map and improvise your own rhythms
Repertoire
Mozart K309
- do 10 minute segments focusing on the biggest problem areas
- every few days play through the entire piece
Bach BWV 846
- work hands separately, but also put hands together – be sure to focus on page 2
Debussy Soiree dans Grenade
- Learn the last page or so where I marked the star
Sept 9, 2024 – Caedmonphilleostudio2024-10-01T20:46:06+00:00
Sept 9, 2024
Technique/Scales
Theory/Sightreading
Ploger: read chapter 2 three causes of error
Longy rhythms:
- do the Longy way: tap with LH on left leg for beat 1, and whisper on the dots
Lap Map:
- tap the lap map and improvise your own rhythms
Repertoire
Mozart K309
- sightread through the whole thing for a day or two to get a feel for what needs the most work
- do 10 minute segments focusing on the biggest problem areas. Do maybe a half hour per piece – try not to overwork it
- be sure to play through the entire piece at least once, then pinpoint the biggest problem areas to focus on
Bach BWV 846
- work hands separately, but start on 2nd page
- make each 8th detached
- Work In 10-minute segments, for about a half hour
Aug 26, 2024 – Caedmonphilleostudio2024-09-09T20:03:16+00:00
Aug 26, 2024
Technique/Scales
Theory/Sightreading
Ploger: read chapter 2 three causes of error
Longy rhythms:
- do the Longy way: tap with LH on left leg for beat 1, and whisper on the dots
Lap Map:
- tap the lap map and improvise your own rhythms
Repertoire
Mozart K309
- sightread through the whole thing for a day or two to get a feel for what needs the most work
- do 10 minute segments focusing on the biggest problem areas. Do maybe a half hour per piece – try not to overwork it
- be sure to play through the entire piece at least once, then pinpoint the biggest problem areas to focus on
Bach BWV 846
- work hands separately, but start on 2nd page
- make each 8th detached
- Work In 10-minute segments, for about a half hour
Aug 19, 2024 – Caedmonphilleostudio2024-08-26T19:59:54+00:00
Aug 19, 2024
Technique/Scales
Theory/Sightreading
Repertoire
Mozart K309
- sightread through the whole thing for a day or two to get a feel for what needs the most work
- do 10 minute segments focusing on the biggest problem areas. Do maybe a half hour per piece – try not to overwork it
Bach BWV 846
- work hands separately
- make each 8th detached
- Work In 10-minute segments, for about a half hour