Mar 19, 2024

Technique/Scales

Scales: C Major Scale 2 octaves, and A minor Scale 3 forms and chords (chords only for A minor) – print out these sheets:

C Major 2 octaves

A Minor scales 1 octave

Rhythm

Do the new  5-Part Lap Map Improv – get comfortable with this new pattern

  • pay attention to the 3 Causes of Error and applying the solution

Theory/Sightreading

Do p. 42-45 Unit 10 & 11

Etudes

Arabesque

  • Practice in long-short rhythms, then short-rhythms
  • Be sure you keep all fingers curved and close to the keys
  • Practice at slower tempo so you can pay attention to your technique – metronome set at 76 bpm – focus on hand posture

Repertoire

Learn Minuet in G p. 6

  • learn slowly hands separately with counting out loud, being careful of F#
  • don’t play the ornaments (the squiggly lines above some of the notes)

Gentle Breezes

  • practice tapping 3-part lap map and speak the rhythm you see for entire B section
  • play B section several times in a row, working only 4 measure at a time (I.e., m33-36)
  • work on dynamics overall