Aug 8, 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

Do Technique Secret p. 2

Learn Sticky Fingers and Smooth Take-Off p. 4-7

  • count out loud

Theory

Do p. 4-5

Lessons

Keep practicing Sailing in the Sun p. 11

  • Play with LH starting on B

Learn Ferris Wheel

  • count out loud
  • add pedal at end

Performance

Learn Spanish Guitar p. 3

  • count out loud
  • look out for LH shifting positions