Nova
Rec min to practice: 15-20 per day
What to practice: Mixed up Man, If I Were a Rich Man
How to practice:
Mixed up Man- Pay attention to rhythmic pattern throughout. The main melody is played with right hand leading first, the second time either left hand leading. Practice hands separate slowly first, then hands together when ready.
If I Were a Rich Man- Pay attention to fingering in all the different scales. Chromatic scale and minor scale are new.
How parents can support practice: Listen and guide them as needed.
Maya
Rec min to practice: 5-10 min per day
What to practice: Baby Bear, Autumn Song
How to practice:
Baby Bear- practice with visual aide (CDECEDC paper) and try to eventually be able to play without it.
Autumn Song- practice transitions between right hand and left hand. Line 2 is a repetition of line 1.
How parents can support practice: Supervise, especially the difficult passage in Baby Bear. I created the visual side but the goal is that she will eventually be able to rely on looking at the music and not need it.