Apr 29, 2023

Technique/Scales

  • Ab major scale (two 8va), chords, arpeggios (one 8va) – hands together
  • Ploger: 6-Part Lap Map p. 68 improv and 6-part Longy Rhythm (separately)

Theory/Sightreading

  • Theory – RCM Unit 4
  • Sight Reading 4B Unit 11

Ensemble piece: The Clumsy Juggler

Repertoire

Hanson Enchantment

  • play melody mezzo forte at least
  • work on ghosting to lessen the harmony voices
  • soft pedal (?) at the end

Fairy Tale

  • M. 15-23 think in terms of E major/c# minor for the key, and you can ignore all the accidentals. If you are Anticipating here, be sure to lead with your eyes and not get into chicken vision
  • m. 9-12 try to visualize the keys as you play in both hands – playing LH blocked chords may help

Gavotte

  • pay attention to causes of error in this, especially any kind of judgmental thoughts and don’t let yourself complete those thoughts
  • record yourself