November 14, 2023

Technique/Scales

Scales: F# major scale and chords – look at Scales sheet for fingering

Nothing in the book

Theory/Sightreading

Theory:

  • p. 6-8

Ploger: 5-Part Lap Map Improv and 5-Part Longy rhythm

  • pay attention to the 3 Causes of Error and applying the solution

Lessons

Nothing this week

Performance

Banana Boat

  • Count out loud
  • add dynamics

Classic Sonatina – first movement  p. 34-35

  • count out loud!!!
  • Go slowly and accurately
  • B section needs extra work

Learn Andante p. 36-37

  • write in counting
  • count out loud every time

Rock the Halls

  • m. 16-17 practice extra – don’t an extra A at the beginning of m. 17
  • play at 126 on metronome
  • if you want to do slow practice, that’s fine, but don’t do hands separately