Grade 1

What we did this week:

Posture, ??exploring tempo changes in Mary.??Refined G+ scale, and aimed for tempo??Learned notes of ?D+ Arpeggio, focused on consistency of moving note to note.

What work is to be done this weekend:

Try to begin memorizing all of the scale work and arpeggios. Please keep practicing with metronome. Make sure focus is maintained through technical  work.  Try to play with your child if you have a piano or other musical instrument or if not trying singing the scale with your child. Try to also sing along to Lightly Row. Your participation is crucial in your child’s musical learning experience.

What are we doing next week?

Introducing Lightly Row B section. Running through all arpeggios and scale memorized. Aiming for posture and ow coordination in Mary.

How much time should your student be practicing each day?

A solid and focused 20 minutes of practice should be encouraged.

How can you help your child?

Please ensure that your child has all necessary equipment to optimize your child’s learning experience. Please make sure you participate with your child in their learning experience either by singing or playing along with your child.