Aug 1, 2024

Rhythm

Improvise your own rhythm on 4-part Lap Map

Do 4-parts rhythm the “old way”: tap only on beat 1 with LH, and whisper on the dots

If you make a mistake, finish the rhythms and then think back as to which Cause of Error it was:

The 3 Causes of Error:

1. Reaction: we are taken by surprise by something, either in the music or some distraction outside of us. Solution: accept that anything can happen while you play, and get back into Eagle Vision

2. Anticipation: This has two forms: Daydreaming, and Worrying about a section coming up. Solution: Get in Eagle Vision

3. Looking Back: You feel the need to look back, or go back and redo something. A lot of times you are talking to yourself (this is the “Bad Coach”). Solution: tell the coach to “get out of the pool” and get yourself back into Eagle Vision.

Technique

Nothing this week

Theory

In Red Lessons book, do review p. 4-7

In Theory  book, p. 2-3

Lessons

Learn Firefly, and if time Little River and Sailing in the Sun p. 8-11

  • write in counting for all
  • count out loud
  • add dynamics

Performance

Learn Showboat p. 2

  • write in counting
  • count out loud