2020-2021 Lesson 20 of 32

2019-2020 Private Lesson Enrollment: Semester

Ethan:

1. Technique

   1. Contrary Motion on C Major.

      1. Rhythm - set your metronome to 72 per note.

      2. Expression - play with legato fingers. connect your notes.

   2. Chromatic Scale Starting on C

      1. Notes - passed

      2. Fingering - passed

      3. Position - passed

      4. Rhythm - m.m. 69, two notes per tic.

2. Four Star Sightreading and Ear Tests

   1. In your Newzik App: Prepare one “day” per practice session

   2. Set 01 08

      1. Remember to study the sightreading portion carefully before you start and make sure you know the positions of your hands.

3. Celebrate Theory, Level 2

   1. No Level 3 assignment yet.

4. Repertoire

   1. Level 1: Etudes

      1. Drifting Clouds by William Gillock (L-1)

         1. Measures 1-8

            1. Practice playing with the pedal where it’s indicated.

         2. Measures 9-13

            1. Learn with correct notes and fingering.

   2. Level 1: List A

      1. German Dance in D Major Hob. IX:22, No. 2 by Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)

      2. Minuet in F Major K. 2 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

      3. Andante in G Minor by Georg Philipp Telemann (1681-1767)

      4. Aria in F Major, BWV Anh. 131 by Johann Christian Bach (1735-1782)

         1. Practice with the two audio recordings found in NewZik.

   3. Level 1: List B

      1. Waltz Op. 39 No. 13 by Dmitri Kabalevsky (1904-1987)

      2. A Little Piece Op. 6 No. 2 by Alexander Gedike (1877-1957)

      3. Mist by Clifford Poole (1916-2003)

      4. Red Satin Jazz by Martha Mier (b. 1936)

      5. Dream Journey by Christine Donkin (b. 1976)

      6. A Starry Night by Italo Taranta (b. 1928)

   4. Muzio Clementi, Arietta in C Major

      1. Fix the two boxed sections, three times in-a-row, for three practice sessions.

      2. Pass off next week, while piece!

   5. Calico Cat

      1. Review

   6. Freddie the Frog by Anne Crosby-Gaudet

      1. Review

   7. Distant Chimes

      1. Review once a week.

   8. Sneaky Sam

      1. Review once a week.

   9. A Song by Alexander Gedike

      1. Review once a week.

   10. Starfish at Night

       1. Review once a week

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