Apr 2, 2024 – Joaquin

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

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

Do p. 42-45 Unit 10 & 11

Arabesque

• Practice in long-short rhythms, then short-rhythms
• Be sure you keep all fingers curved and close to the keys
• Practice at slower tempo so you can pay attention to your technique – metronome set at 76 bpm – focus on hand posture

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

• make your dynamics more contrasting (fortes could be louder)
• don’t rush B section – practice with metronome going from m.25-36 while counting out loud to get used to this
• m. 57-end needs more work with counting out loud