Mar 6, 2026 – Marlene

Scale and arpeggios – do 2 or 3 keys this week. If you feel you need more work on C, G, and D major, continue with these another week. Otherwise, go onto A, E and B major

None this week

Try using this Practice Routine spreadsheet (click the tab on the bottom for instructions). To copy this, click on File then Make a Copy.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1bF5ovjZdzG_wZb3R5fr9CosuAddwX7pUlBrjd7vAmYs/edit?usp=drivesdk

Beethoven Op 49 No 2, 1st movement: Beethoven Op. 49 No. 2 1st mvt

• Try doing ICU (Interleaved Clicking Up) in passages to help get to a consistent tempo. You may want to start at 60 bpm and work up to 120 bpm for your final tempo of 116 bpm to be comfortable
• You may want to try playing through larger sections at a time with the metronome now to find out inconsistencies in tempo

Venetian Boat Song – Mendelssohn

• Watch Dr. Gebrian’s video on how she does the interleaved clicking up to speed up passages: https://youtu.be/75OWZAq-O4U?si=yuVB7B4dtzrg_Elv 
• Make a copy of my ICU tab on this tracker: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DmE5yqK0DjRwNVxF8v5HgyEEOvpUFJz_/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=100135542131725547483&rtpof=true&sd=true
• You can change the first metronome marking in Step 1 to whatever you feel is good (around 80 if we are counting the individual 8th notes), and stop when you get to 120 bpm.
• Do ICU only for passages that you feel you know well enough and are ready to increase in tempo
• If you get confused or have a hard time with this, we can discuss it further next time
• You can also work on mental practice by listening to a professional recording and imagine yourself playing it as they do