May 10th
Gerardo: "Tchaikovsky's theme": Practice with the metronome at 40 bpm. Before playing, think about the eight notes. But once you start playing, try to feel the "big beats" (dotted quarter note). Take a few minutes to practice the dynamics in the last 2 lines of the piece. "Willow Tree": Practice the A section, following the instructions given in class. Choose [...]