June 6, 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

3rds Exercise sheet

  • practice hands separately, then when you memorize the pattern, play both hands at the same time

Wheels Goin Round p. 24-25

  • count out loud
  • be careful – this piece is all skips

**Theory – Please Do This!

Do p. 34-39

Lessons

Elephant Ride, Yankee Doodle p. 54-55

  • count out loud
  • watch out for steps and skips – they will mix them in together

Performance

Keep practicing Frankenstein and Donkeys, I Like Rollerskating and Happy Stream p. 22-25

  • count out loud
  • be careful of the steps and skips