July 11, 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

Learn We Won the Game Today and Peaceful Sunset p. 28-29

  • write in counting for both
  • count out loud each time – watch out for ties

Theory

Finish up p. 44 and do p. 45

Lessons

Learn Lemonade, All My Friends, and Bells p. 64-67

  • write in counting for all
  • count out loud

Performance

Learn Trumpet Song p. 28-29

  • write in counting
  • count out loud