July 15, 2024

Rhythm

3-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

3-Part Longy Rhythm:

  • do this by tapping ONLY on beat 1 with left hand
  • whisper the beat number on the dots and sing them on numbers

Theory/Sightreading

Finish p. 40-41, also do p. 42-44

Technique

Learn We Won p. 28

  • write in counting
  • count out loud
  • repeat the pattern all the way until the next C

Lessons

Copy Cat and Grandmother p. 60-62

  • count out loud every time
  • Be careful of skips!
  • in Grandmother: hold whole notes for full value

Learn Lemonade p. 64-65

  • write in counting
  • count out loud

Performance

Horseback Riding p. 26-27

  • watch out for skips
  • Play each time you practice
  • Count out loud every time you play