November 7, 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
- Practice m. 17 with metronome – tapping only at a slow tempo by counting 1 measure then tapping while counting out loud. Then gradually increase tapping until you get to 126. Then slow metronome down again and play – count out loud every time
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