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