June 29, 2023

Technique/Scales

G major scale, chords and arpeggios (2 octaves) – hands together. Look at a scales book to see the pattern between the hands when crossing under or over: ascending RH always does something first, descending LH leads

Ploger: 6-Part Lap Map improv p. 68, and 6-part Longy Rhythm (separately)

Theory/Sightreading

Sight Reading 1B Unit 16

Ensemble Piece: At the Carnival

Sight Reading 1B Unit 17

Ensemble Piece: Puppy Parade

Repertoire

Beethoven Sonatina in G Major p. 12-13

  • continue working on memorizing (steps listed below)
  • Do some days of playing through slowly but with a steady beat. Any time you miss a beat or have to pause, repeat that transition until you can play it without stopping a few times in a row before moving on
  • Sacred 4 Steps:

1. Play through Very Slowly with the sheet music, paying attention to details

2. Play at tempo with sheet music, paying attention to details

3. Play through Very Slowly without sheet music, paying attention to details

4. Play at tempo without sheet music, paying attention to details

Etude in C Major

  • play through just for fun