2020-2021 Lesson 2 of 32

Lesson Rule

  1. Think before you start ANY assignment.

PIANO POSITION

  1. Before you start ANYTHING - make sure your elbow is slightly in front of your tummy.

THEORY: Level 1

  1. Unit 1

    1. Prepare the unit 1a

MUSICIANSHIP

  1. Four Star Sightreading and Ear Tests: Prep A

    1. COMPLETE: Unit 7

      1. Test with Dustin next week.

READING

  1. Piano Adventures Sightreading Level 1

    1. Once your start, do not stop!

    2. If you mess up, go on!

    3. Beat is most important.

    4. Before you start, look through the entire thing!

    5. SLOW.

REPERTOIRE

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  1. Czerny Op. 823 No. 3

    1. Start hands alone following the red markings in the PDF I sent your mom.

  2. Czerny Op. 823 No. 2

    1. “Spot” measure 7

      1. Start one measure before and one measure after the problem area

      2. 3-5 times in-a-row correctly.

      3. Put it in the mix. .

  3. Czerny Op. 823 No. 1

    1. Memorize and pass off next week.

    2. “RELAXATION TECHNIQUE” - Attack the key with strength, but then immediately relax, applying enough pressure that the note will stay down. Think about the piece of paper pulling out from under your finger.