Apr 23, 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

  • Work extra on the ending to make sure you can do it in time – practice leaping down and back up like we talked about
  • (Do this once or twice this week) 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

Minuet in G p. 6

  • Play hands separately for a couple of days, then put hands together
  • Still count out loud

Gentle Breezes

  • Work on NOT synchronizing the hands – any time notes are to be played at the same time, play then one at a time very quickly, playing the lowest note first then higher notes after