October 1, 2022 (1 of 5)

Flashcard Video

1. Place video at .5 speed

2. Press play and say the names of the notes before the letter name appears on the screen.

3. Once you’re comfortable with saying the notes, start again and say and play the notes.

4. Final goal: 2 x’s speed with 80 percent correct.

Theory in Newzik

1. GO TO YOUR PDF “THEORY 00 05 RHYTHM”

2. FIX THE RED BOXES ON PAGE 14

SIGHTREADING 62-92 PDF

1. FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW FOR:

   1. Pages 17-21

2. SET A METRONOME TO 60 PER QUARTER NOTE

   1. STUDY THE TIME SIGNATURE

   2. DO THE RHYTHM IN YOUR HEAD

   3. THEN STUDY THE NOTE NAMES IN YOUR HEAD AND THE DIRECTION OF THE NOTES

   4. THEN PLAY WITH A STEADY SLOW BEAT.

   5. KEEP YOUR WRISTS UP

   6. DOUBLE CHECK THAT YOU’RE GIVING EACH HALF NOTE TWO BEATS! 🥸

   7. WHEN YOU FINISH, ASK YOURSELF WHAT NEEDS TO BE FIXED. FIX IT IN YOUR HEAD AND DO IT AGAIN!

To Fly Like an Eagle

1. After Gumdrop

Sounds from the Gumdrop Factory

1. See the new red pen.

2. No faster than m.m. 88 per 8th note.

3. Practice “jumpy bounce” which is:

   1. Pretend the keys are like trampolines

   2. “Jump up and down as you play them.”

   3. Hinge from your elbow, NOT your shoulder.

   4. Fingers should be round

   5. Wrist should be up.

4. Watch your video for extra help and be able to play to the end at m.m. 88

Review Repertoire

1. Fiesta España

2. Minuetto Op. 37 Lesson 2 by James Hook

3. Freddie the Frog