Hello Everyone!
Reminder: Next week is our last week of lessons before the summer semester! If you are interested in continuing lessons through the summer months and have not already registered, do so ASAP to secure a summer lesson slot!
Noreet:
Today we reviewed The Clock Strikes Thirteen! Noreet can start practice playing this song hands together. Pay close attention to the eighth note groups at the end of both phrases, specifically review the contour of the phrase (the direction the notes are going in, ascending or descending). Noreet should also follow the dynamic markings indicated in the song. Practice gradually getting louder and softer as indicated with the crescendo and diminuendo markings! We also sight-read The Elve’s Silver Hammer! Have Noreet review this song hands separate while also paying attention to any dynamic markings (forte, piano, crescendo etc.) or articulation markings (legato lines, staccato markings, accent marks) in the sheet music. We will try playing this hands together in class next week!
Eva:
Today we reviewed the first two phrases of Ferris Wheel! When practicing these phrases at home, encourage Eva to use both hands and all fingers to play the notes more smoothly. This will also help her read the notes as they ascend and descend both on the sheet music and in her hands! We also identified all the notes in the third phrase using the flashcards. Have Eva review these notes at home with the flashcards and encourage her to play them for you once this is finished. On a separate piece of paper Eva can also write out the notes in the third phrase if she would like. Use the flashcards to assist this process.
Thank you Everyone!
I’m looking forward to our last class of the spring season next week!
Happy Practicing!