Mar 7, 2024

Scales

G major scale – print out this sheet: Major scales, chords, arpeggios

  • play hands separately 3 times each hand, then put hands together
  • play all F’s sharped
  • always start from lower G and go up to higher G

Theory/Sightreading

Do p. 34-35

Technique

Learn Gymnastics and Journey p. 28-29

  • write in counting
  • count out loud every time

Rhythm

5-part Lap Map:

  • improvise rhythms as you tap this

5- Part Rhythm:

  • do this the “old way” by tapping only on beat 1, song on the numbers, and whisper on the dots

Lessons

Learn Two-Note March and Girl/Boy on a Bicycle p. 46-47

  • Count out loud every time

Performance

Sleeping Beauty Waltz p. 24-25

  • count out loud every time – this is super important!
  • Watch out for notes in m. 10, 13, 20, 25 and 29

Learn Handbell Choir p. 26-27

  • Count out loud!
  • Careful where you start your LH – both hands are above Middle C