Oct 31, 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

3rds Exercise/Staccato & legato Exercise – Do this first

  • Play through 1-6

(In book) Keep practicing Busy Machine p. 22

  • Practice m. 7-8 extra a few times, then play from the beginning

Theory

** don’t forget! Do p. 26-27

Lessons

Keep practicing Forest Song p. 36-37

  • count out loud
  • add dynamics
  • as it gets easier, try playing it faster – you can count in your head as you go faster]

Learn No Moon Tonight p. 38

  • write in counting
  • count out loud
  • add dynamics

Performance

Nothing this week

Christmas

Learn Silent Night

  • play the dotted rhythm by ear – you can try singing it first, then play it