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)
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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
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Theory

Do p.32-33

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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)
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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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