Mtabisi
Recommended minutes to practice: 10-15min/day
What to practice: C major scale and G major scale
Also practice chords for “Let It Be”
Verse: C major (CEG), G (GBD), Am (ACE), F (FAC)
C major, G major, F major, Em (EGB), Dm (DFA), C major
How to practice it most effectively: watch the video you took in class
Ezra
Recommended minutes to practice: 10-15min/day
What to practice: page 3 of “Hedwig’s Theme”
Bring a book (equivalent to Level 1 or 2 Piano Adventures) to next class. I’ll also bring the John Williams book!
Melody
Recommended minutes to practice: 10-15min/day
What to practice: “Impossible”
How to practice it most effectively: begin to memorize the song, using the video as a tool and for guidance. Practice playing both hands together at a slow speed.
Kevin
Recommended minutes to practice: 10-15min/day
What to practice: “Peanuts theme”
How to practice it most effectively: listen to the recording as a guide (to understand the ‘feel’) and practice slowly, counting the rhythm, one note at a time (hands together)
Jennifer
Recommended minutes to practice: 10-15min/day
What to practice: My Foolish Heart (key of G, similar to Frank Sinatra’s version) & My Funny Valentine
Focus on phrasing and breath support to carry the phrases!