Dear students,
Great work today! Here is this week’s homework:
Nova
Recommended minutes to practice: 15-20 per day
What to practice: Halftime Show, Matchmaker, Ruler of my Heart, C triads
How to practice:
Halftime Show- hold tied notes for two bars, pay attention to articulations. Familiarize yourself with the song.
Matchmaker- Staccatos are better, keep practicing! Now practice with the written dynamics, as well as repetitions with 1st and 2nd endings.
Ruler- review, bring for next week
Triads- play ascending one octave, then repeat top note and descend back to wheee you started. Practice so that it flows without you having to stop.
How parents can support practice: Listen and guide as needed. Remind them to bring theory book, ruler of my heart, as well as matchmaker and halftime show music.
Maya
Recommended minutes to practice: 5-10 per day
What to practice: The Rainbow, Baby Bear
How to practice:
The Rainbow- do not skip the third note in bar 3 both lines.
Baby Bear- familiarize yourself with the song. A lot of 12 or 23 fingering. Count, especially with the new 4-beat note.
How parents can support practice: Listen and guide as needed with notes, rhythm and fingering.
See you next week :)