May 6, 2023

Technique/Scales

  • Ab major scale (two 8va), chords, arpeggios (one 8va) – hands together
  • Ploger: 6-Part Lap Map p. 68 improv and 6-part Longy Rhythm (separately)

Theory/Sightreading

  • Theory – RCM Unit 6 – also write in corresponding di-chord numbers (you can skim over Unit 4, but it’s probably all review)
  • Sight Reading 4B Unit 12

Ensemble piece: Waltz of Wiggly Worms

Repertoire

Hanson Enchantment

  • Double check your notes, especially m. 15-22 when playing hands together
  • M. 34-35 press the soft pedal along with damper and hold down throughout

Fairy Tale

  • think of reasons for the dynamics to help with memorizing them
  • add musical communication techniques like hands not together and rubato

Sonatina in G major p. 18-19 in Repertoire book

  • Learn hands separately and put together slowly