2023 Fall Milestones
RCM Level B
Theory Unit 1?
Performance Class
🎹 KEEP A PRACTICE LOG 🎹
KEEP A RECORD OF WHAT YOU PRACTICE AND FOR HOW LONG IN THE COMMENT SECTION BELOW. DO THIS EVERY TIME YOU PRACTICE.
JUNE 20TH: you said you understand how to use your practice charts
💜New piece next week
💚Detectives by Christine Donkin (b. 1979)(L. 1, Etude)
Measures 7-8: Fix RH fingering alone, then HT. 3 times correctly each practice session.
Measures 9-12: Fix RH fingering alone, then HT. 3 times correctly each practice session. Play inside the black please!
Measures 5-12: Hands together after doing steps 1 and 2 above. 3 times correctly each practice session.
Measures 13 to the End: Learn with NFRPE
💜Theory in Newzik
GO TO YOUR PDF “THEORY 01 02 Pitch & Notation”
Complete pages 1-5
🖤Go to your TECHNIQUE Prep A and B PDF in Newzik and follow the instructions in the video and green highlights.
Do all the items with the metronome on pages 2-4
💜Note Speed: Play with Dustin next time.
💜Play and add-on game:
Next time, create a new melody with Dustin and write it down in Newzik.
🖤Four Star Sight Reading and Ear Tests Prep B
Go to your “FOUR STAR Prep B” and prepare Introductory Set 2 after watching the video for instructions.
🖤SIGHTREADING 62-92 PDF
Prepare pages 29-33 of the PDF
Remember to count before you begin.
Remember the play the ties
SET A METRONOME TO 60 PER QUARTER NOTE
STUDY THE TIME SIGNATURE
DO THE RHYTHM IN YOUR HEAD
THEN STUDY THE NOTE NAMES IN YOUR HEAD AND THE DIRECTION OF THE NOTES
THEN PLAY WITH A STEADY SLOW BEAT.
KEEP YOUR WRISTS UP
DOUBLE CHECK THAT YOU’RE GIVING EACH HALF NOTE TWO BEATS! 🥸
WHEN YOU FINISH, ASK YOURSELF WHAT NEEDS TO BE FIXED. FIX IT IN YOUR HEAD AND DO IT AGAIN!
💚Review Repertoire:
Review the green-heart pieces below
💚Minuet in F Major by Leopold Mozart (Prep B)
💚Leaping the Waves with Dolphins by Barbara Arens (Prep B)
To Fly Like an Eagle (Prep B)
Jingle Bells Duet