Oct 29, 2024

Rhythm

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

Theory/Sightreading

Do p. 9

Technique

Keep practicing Peacock/Ostrich p. 8

  • Focus on keep the fingers curved (you don’t need to count out loud anymore for this)

3rds Exercise (see sheet in your binder)

  • play RH, then LH, then hands together

Lessons

Keep practicing Haunted Mouse p. 15

  • Work on playing with dynamics
  • practice m. 13-14 extra

Learn Classic Dance and Young Hunter p. 16-17

  • write in counting if not done already
  • count out loud each time you play
  • ‘when the notes are easy, add the dynamics

Performance

Keep practicing Jack and the Beanstalk p. 4-5

  • count out loud
  • Pay attention to which hand plays C
  • watch out for the counting at the end
  • add dynamics

Learn Pop Goes the Weasel p. 6-7

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

Christmas

Learn Jingle Bell Rock