Nov 12, 2024 – Olivia

4-part Lap Map:

• improvise rhythms as you tap on the beats
• try not to look at your lap as you do this, but look at the picture and imagine that’s your lap

4-Part Longy Rhythm:

• do this with the old way: tap only on beat 1
• whisper on the dots

Nothing this week

Keep practicing Peacock/Ostrich p. 8

• Focus on keep the fingers curved (you don’t need to count out loud anymore for this)
• especially fingers 4 and 5 need to be “clawing” at the eyes

3rds Exercise (see sheet in your binder)

• play RH, then LH, then hands together

Keep practicing Classic Dance and Young Hunter p. 16-17

• count out loud each time you play
• Focus on the dynamics

Keep practicing Jack and the Beanstalk p. 4-5

• review before playing where your hands go
• practice m. 25-27 extra first, then play from the beginning
• add dynamics

Keep practicing Pop Goes the Weasel p. 6-7

• write in counting if not done
• count out loud
• add dynamics when easy

Jingle Bell Rock

• work on LH alone, then RH
• put hands together slowly