Casey Ann,
Warm up : major scales C, D, E, G flat ; minor scales C, D , E
triads C major, C minor
In progress : Invention nr 8 in F major – break in sections (make sure to start in the same tempo)
– practice hands seperately until you can do each hand in tempo, then slowly hands together
(+ memory projects)
(practice time : 20 minutes a day)
Ian,
Warm up : scales major and minor C, D, E an G
Review : Fur Elise – work on the middle section to be able to play fluently through the entire piece
New : Spanish Dance – break into 4 sections, memorize section 1 – hands seperately and hands together
– watch for position changes
(practice time : 15 minutes a day)
Carmen,
Warm up : Major scales C and G in parallel and contrary motion , 1 octave
Review : Lavender’s Blue – slow down left hand before staring new phrase to give yourself enough time/ ready for the chord
New : 18th Century Dance – count the beat, have quorter and eight notes in the right proportion
– ready G major position
(practice time : 15 minutes a day)
Emet,
Warm up : C major and G major scales, 1 octave, hands seperately and hands together
Review : Super Secret Agent
Grumpy Old Troll
Russian Sailor’s Dance
New : Merlin’s Wand – whole note scale
Party Song – watch for E flat and A flat, have your both hands positions ready
(practice time : 15 minutes a day)
Nathalia ,
Warm up : C major and C minor scale and triads , 1 octave, hands seperately and hands together
Review : Jazz Blast – C minor position, watch for ties/ syncopated rhythms
New : Pumpkin Boogie – have left hand ostinato memorized , then add right hand in the correct rhythm
(practice time : 15 minutes a day)
Kollel,
Warm up : Scales C, G, D in parallel and contrary motion, 1 octave, hands together
Review : Prelude in C – try hands together, watch for position changes
New : Fandango – A minor key – left hand chords : A, G, F, E (G sharp)
(practice time 15 – 20 minutes a day)
Isabel,
Warm up : C major and G major scales, 1 octave , hands seperately (try hands together)
Review : At the zoo
Rain
New : Humpty Dumpty – have left hand ready in F position (both hands share/thumbs on C)
By memory : Forest Drums, D minor position
(practice time : 10 -15 minutes a day)