October 17, 2023

Technique/Scales

Scales: F# major scale and chords – look at Scales sheet for fingering

Grand Waltz p. 37-39

  • Minimize twisting when you cross under/over for scales

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

Auld Lang Syne p. 64-65

  • add pedal throughout as indicated
  • work on dynamics

Performance

British Grenadiers: Learn Primo part

  • count out loud (but you don’t have to write in counting if you do it right)

Learn Banana Boat and Classic Sonatina – first movement  p. 34-35

  • count out loud

Rock the Halls (3 separate sheets)

  • Work on the rest of the piece
  • LH slowly m. 23-29 – pay attention to good form – clawing at the keys, and having knuckles show