Gerardo: Study the Chromatic scale with both hands separately, with the fingering seen in class. Study the C major scales and chords. For the chords, remember to think the next movement first, then move your hand, and just play when you are sure it is in the correct position. "The Girl from Ipanema": Study the melody for part B. Also, [...]
Samson Hope you had fun learning Megalovania today! Try actually reading the music so you can learn things faster on your own in the future. We'll probably get back to kit next time but if there's anything else you want to play on xylo let me know. Lucas Sounds like the rock beat variations are becoming pretty comfortable for you, [...]
Emet Nice work on Eye of the Tiger, it is sounding great. Give extra attention to that intro this week. Try to get the accents going on every down beat, as well as a nice even rhythm and tone across all notes. Keep practicing the chord shapes for the riff of the song also. Hero is also sounding great. Keep [...]
Francisco: "The entertainer": Practice the second part with separate hands. For the left hand, go slow, and avoid "jumping" on the notes C D D# E. Try to make them sound as even as possible. Piano Adventures p. 30 "Bus Stop Boogie": read for the next class. If you have doubts about the notes, go to the former pages. Start [...]
Hey everyone! Apologies this is late getting to you - holidays madness got the best of me this weekend. Isla What we worked on: “Guy That I’d Kinda Be Into” and finding some strength for belting. Recommended minutes to practice: 15 - 20 mins a day. What to practice: Find your breathing your breath and shaping your vowels. How to practice most effectively: Remember [...]
Hi guys, it was so great to work with you guys this morning, keep up the good work!! -Gordon Charlie Really great job today Charlie! I'm really impressed with how quickly you're picking everything up! This week try to see if you can play through all of Dani California. If it gets tough remember to add one limb at [...]
Hi everyone! Thanks for your awesome practicing! <3 Keep it up :) Isabella You're working on D-E-F March and Mister Bluebird. These are both songs that just use your RH but...... could you play them with your LH? Yes! Give it a try and use proper hand position. Today we discovered that the QR codes on each page give you play [...]
Mike Nice work on Ballad of John and Yoko, it is sounding great! Work on Daytripper and Come Together for next week. Listen to the tunes this week and play along to all three. Also work on the C major scale. Remember the fingering we learned works for all major scales. Remember to put your middle finger on the note [...]
Hi everyone, Here are your assignments for this week: Will Recommended minutes to practice: 20-30 minutes per day What to practice: Practice playing Tom Sawyer from the beginning of the last line on page 2 to the end of page 3. How to practice it most effectively: Practice this section slowly. Don’t worry about speed but rather make sure that [...]
Hello everyone! Your Christmas pieces are all sounding AWESOME! Proud of everyone <3 Fiona Jingle Bells. Sounding great! Make the "Jingle Bells" part more bouncy and light so it sounds like actual bells. Mixed Up Song. Good work reading this one. Be sure to keep your wrists in line with your forearms and don't let them sag down off the edge of [...]