Apr 18, 2024

Rhythm

Improvise your own rhythm on 4-part Lap Map

Do 4-parts rhythm the “old way”: tap only on beat 1 with LH, and whisper on the dots

If you make a mistake, finish the rhythms and then think back as to which Cause of Error it was:

The 3 Causes of Error:

1. Reaction: we are taken by surprise by something, either in the music or some distraction outside of us. Solution: accept that anything can happen while you play, and get back into Eagle Vision

2. Anticipation: This has two forms: Daydreaming, and Worrying about a section coming up. Solution: Get in Eagle Vision

3. Looking Back: You feel the need to look back, or go back and redo something. A lot of times you are talking to yourself (this is the “Bad Coach”). Solution: tell the coach to “get out of the pool” and get yourself back into Eagle Vision.

Technique

Learn Walking the Thumb p. 20

  • focus on keeping a curved hand shape – imagine clawing at each key

Theory

Do p. 30-32

Lessons

Learn Petite Minuet and Rodeo p. 47-48

  • count out loud every time you play, especially the first few times you ever play the songs
  • focus on keeping each finger curved while keeping your wrist level with the floor

Performance

Learn Cowboy Joe and Lullaby p. 17-18

  • count out loud every time you play
  • keep fingers curved with level wrist

Sacred Music Competition

Bullfrog Blues

  • count out loud every time you play
  • keep a steady beat throughout
  • work extra on the ending, and don’t scoot down for the low notes, just lean your body

Mystic Flute

  • sit with the bench a bit more to the right
  • count out loud every time you play
  • try memorizing this – especially the 2nd page so you can look at your hands