October 16, 2023

Rhythm

5-part rhythm:

  • Learn this (no Lap Map) – tap on beat 1, sing on numbers, whisper on dots. Try taking a breath on the dots to help
  • Pay attention to which cause of error happens when you make a mistake and apply the cure
  1. Reaction: something new takes you by surprise. Cure: Eagle vision
  2. Anticipation: this can be daydreaming, or getting worried about a difficult part coming up. Cure: Eagle vision, get back into feeling your tapping, hearing your singing/whispering
  3. Looking Back: You look back to a mistake you just made and start talking to yourself about it. Cure: Tell the “bad coach” to stop, and keep moving forward

Technique

Skipping with Checkers p. 22-23

  • Keep playing once per day

Theory

Do p. 33-34 if not already done

Do p. 36-38

Lessons

Allegro, Elephant Ride p. 53-54

  • count out loud – do not only count in your head
  • play 3 times in a row with counting out loud. If you make a mistake, you start over until you don’t make a mistake 3 times row
  • Don’t look at your hands

Performance

I Like Roller Skates p. 24

  • play 3 times per day with counting out loud each time
  • watch out for skips
  • don’t look at your hands

Joy to the World (separate sheet music)

  • play through based on the sound, using the sheet music to help you out with the pitches