Great work today students! Here’s this week’s homework:
Nova
Recommended minutes to practice: 15-20 minutes per day
What to practice: Juggler, Ode to Joy, C and G scales, Ruler of My Heart
How to practice:
Juggler- review
Ode to Joy- Great dynamic buildup! Watch rhythms, make sure they are steady
Scales- Good work, especially C in right hand! Remember to alternate transitions between fingers 3 and 4. Keep fingers round, but do not exaggerate them. When comfortable, increase the speed.
Ruler- Will send score. Practice chord transitions hands separate, slowly. Review the notes. Modify as needed. We are taking out the E in the left hand GDE octave chord.
How parents can support: Listen and guide as needed.
Maya
Recommended minutes to practice: 5-10 minutes per day
What to practice: C-D-E, C-B-A, Marching
How to practice:
CDE, CBA- Ta notes (one beat) and too notes (two beats). A too is the length of two tas. Practice these songs with a metronome to get exact rhythms. Start with a tempo of 69 and when comfortable, gradually move up to 80.
Marching- Pay attention to notes and rhythms. Practice with a metronome at a tempo 69-80. No stopping between when right hand plays and when left hand plays; it should be a smooth transition.
How parents can support practice: Listen and guide, help her with rhythm and using the metronome.
See you next week :)