Apr 16, 2024

Technique/Scales

Scales: C Major Scale 2 octaves, and A minor Scale 3 forms and chords (chords only for A minor) – print out these sheets:

C Major 2 octaves

A Minor scales 1 octave

Rhythm

Do the new  5-Part Lap Map Improv – get comfortable with this new pattern

  • pay attention to the 3 Causes of Error and applying the solution

Theory/Sightreading

Do p. 42-45 Unit 10 & 11

Etudes

Arabesque

  • Practice the 16th notes parts separately using the 3 Staccatos:
  1. Swiping the keys – pull back each note with entire arm
  2. Bouncing the wrist on each note
  3. Plucking each key like it’s a string

Repertoire

Learn Minuet in G p. 6

  • learn slowly hands separately with counting out loud, being careful of F#
  • don’t play the ornaments (the squiggly lines above some of the notes)

Gentle Breezes

  • Practice m. 57-end extra
  • think of a movie scene that this goes to and use that to help you play expressively