Dec 10, 2024 – Olivia

4-part Lap Map:

• improvise rhythms as you tap on the beats
• try not to look at your lap as you do this, but look at the picture and imagine that’s your lap

4-Part Longy Rhythm:

• do this with the old way: tap only on beat 1
• whisper on the dots

Do p. 10-11

Learn Pop! pop! p. 12

• write in counting
• count out loud
• add dynamics

Learn Skipping in Space and Half-Time Show p. 18-19

• count out loud
• add dynamics

Keep practicing Jack and the Beanstalk p. 4-5

• review before playing where your hands go
• practice m. 25-27 extra first, then play from the beginning
• add dynamics

Keep practicing Pop Goes the Weasel p. 6-7

• write in counting if not done
• count out loud
• add dynamics when easy

Jingle Bell Rock

• Do the “Sacred Four” steps below to memorize. Do this one day, then the next day see if you have it memorized. If you make a mistake on Day 2, circle that spot in the sheet music with a pencil and practice that extra. You can do the Sacred Four again if needed

Sacred Four Steps to Memorize

1. Play with keeping eyes on the sheet music VERY SLOWLY, paying attention to details
2. Play with keeping eyes on the sheet music UP TO SPEED, paying attention to details
3. Play without looking at the sheet music VERY SLOWLY, paying attention to details
4. Play without looking at the sheet music UP TO SPEED, paying attention to details