Hello Everybody!
Great lesson today!
Berke:
For practice this week please continue to work on Telemann’s Andante in G minor. Berke is to review the right and left hand of the A section before attempting to play them hands together. Count out loud to help rhythmic accuracy and pay close attention to the designated fingerings of the left hand specifically as this will help Berke when putting both hands together. When playing hands together please do so slowly and focus on when the hands line up on the beat. Berke can also practice the right hand of the B section. Again, please pay close attention to the designated fingerings to ensure an easy and smooth playing technique for these phrases. To help encourage proper fingerings, Berke can name his fingers out loud like we did in class to help him remember the pattern (5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 2, 3, 1). Please also encourage Berke to check in with you at the end of his practice sessions. Giving him the opportunity to explain what he is learning and working towards will help solidify some of these techniques and concepts in his learning. It may also point out any areas Berke might still have questions. It is also a great way to keep you informed of his progress! We will look at the left hand of the B section in class together next week and try the A section hands together.
Thank you!
Happy practicing!