Aug 22, 2024

Rhythm

  1. Improvise your own rhythm on 5-part Lap Map
  2. Do 5-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

Learn Wild Colt and Pop! Pop! p. 10-12

  • write in counting

Theory

Do p. 10-11

Lessons

Learn Classic Dance, Young Hunter, Skipping in Space, and Half-time Show p. 16-19

  • count out loud (write in counting)
  • Make sure you add staccato and dynamics

Performance

Learn Pop Goes the Weasel and Clock Shop p. 6-9

  • Write in counting if not done already
  • count out loud
  • Add staccatos and dynamics