Nov 21, 2024

Rhythm

  1. Improvise your own rhythm on 5-part Lap Map
  2. Do 5-parts rhythm the “old way”: tap only on beat 1 with LH, and whisper on the dots

If you make a mistake, finish the rhythms and then think back as to which Cause of Error it was:

The 3 Causes of Error:

1. Reaction: we are taken by surprise by something, either in the music or some distraction outside of us. Solution: accept that anything can happen while you play, and get back into Eagle Vision

2. Anticipation: This has two forms: Daydreaming, and Worrying about a section coming up. Solution: Get in Eagle Vision

3. Looking Back: You feel the need to look back, or go back and redo something. A lot of times you are talking to yourself (this is the “Bad Coach”). Solution: tell the coach to “get out of the pool” and get yourself back into Eagle Vision.

Technique

Keep practicing Bat Sonar p. 23

  • keep pinky curved in each hand throughout so that your wrist stays level

Theory

Nothing this week

Lessons

Keep practicing Grumpy Old Troll p. 39

  • remember to go down 2 octaves at the end and count the rest
  • m. 7 LH plays finger 4

Learn Lead On, Black Horse p. 41

  • Write In counting and count out loud
  • add dynamics

Performance

Learn Crazy Clown and Two Little Marches p. 20-21

  • Write in counting and count out loud
  • watch out for dynamics

Christmas

Silent Night

  • Keep practicing with Dad