Andy’s Piano Lessons
Apr 30, 2026
Technique
Do Finger Hops and Walking the Thumb p. 19-20
- you don’t have to do 3-10-3 with these, just play through them once each day
- feel free to look at your hands as you memorize the pattern
- remember to add the dynamics (f or p)
Rhythm
- Do the 3-Part Lap Map, imagining each number is a red light on your lap that lights up when you want to sing it, and let it be “off” when you don’t want to sing it
- 3-Part Longy Rhythm – Tap only on beat one, and whisper on the dots
Theory
Do p.32-33
Lesson Book
Keep practicing Rodeo p. 48
- count out loud
- use 3-10-3 to learn
- don’t look at your hands while playing – try your best to follow along in the music
Learn Russian Folk Song p. 49
- count out loud every time
- use 3-10-3 to learn (you don’t have to do repeated measures though. do only m.1-3 and m.7)
Performance Book
Keep practicing Opposite Song p. 19
- count out loud
- be careful which hand plays Middle C – just move the thumb out of the way if it’s not supposed to play, but keep your hands in position
- do 3-10-3 for the last 2 measures
- don’t look at your hands
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