June 28, 2026 (2 of 8)

Position is Priority in All Assignments

Repertoire

🟩Lemon Sherbet Rag by Barbara Arents (L. 3, C)

  1. Fix the rhythm in m. 14

  2. m. 13 - drop into the key (tap) with forward wrists: Follow the practice video below.

🟪Musette in D Major, BWV Anh. 126 attr. Johann Sebastian Bach (L. 3, A)

  1. Your position is much improved!

  2. M. 17 - start very slowly and do the exercise playing very close to the keys using your wrist to rock to the notes. Gradually speed up.

🟩Sonatina in C Major, op. 36 no. 1, Allegro by Muzio Clementi (L. 3, B)

  1. Focus on relaxation techniques now.

    1. Take the opportunity on long notes to keep the wrist and elbow supple.

    2. When you play softly, keep a focus on your fingering being curved.

  2. For the rest of your 30% practice, use metronome 60, 66, and 72 as benchmark.

🟪Sonatina in A Minor op. 94, no. 4, Allegro moderato by Albert Biehl (L. 3, B)

  1. Wow so much better!

  2. m. 37 - clean pedal and please change your position - keep wrist low, thumb further up on the key and on its side.

  3. smooth wrist mm. 23-27

🟩The Stormy Sea by Ann Crosby Gaudet (L. 3, C)

  1. m. 4, 12, 28, 36 - please do the decrescendo

  2. Please follow the video below

Theory & Musicianship

🟩Theory Level 3: Unit 6 Intervals.

  1. Complete the entire unit.

  2. Use flash cards for key signatures up to three sharps and two flats (major and minor)

  3. Practice using both sides of the cards.

🟨Sight-reading 2B

  1. Complete pages 39-43 (numbers written in the music)

🟨Four Star Level 3

  1. Finish Review Set 1

  2. Complete Review Set 2

Technique

🟪RCM Technical Requirements: Level 3

  1. Prepare pages 9-12

  2. Write “NFPER” next to each item in Newzik. Focus on one or more at a time, and check them off as you go! Please do this as a slow tempo.

  3. Please focus on close fingers to the keys.







⬛️Level 3 Pieces

  1. Minuet in G Minor BWV Anh. 115 by Christian Petzold (L. 3, A)

Focus Tracker

💚💚💛💛💚💛💜❤️💚💚💜❤️💚💜❤️🖤❤️❤️💚💚💚💚💚❤️💚💚🖤🧡💚💚💚💚🧡💚❤️🧡❤️💚💚💚💚💛

(53 points)

❤️= 4 POINTS (+ bonus = no reminders)

💚= 3 POINTS

💛= 2 POINTS

💜= 1 POINT

🖤= 0 POINTS

HERE IS THE LINK TO I SPY PRACTICE VIDEO
https://www.videoask.com/f034bc97a







REVIEW LIST

Review the pieces on this list, with your music, one time each week.

🟩Etude in D Minor op. 82, no. 65 (L. 2, Etude)

🟩 Écossaise in G Major, WoO 23 by Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) (L. 2, A)

🟩I Spy by Melody Bober (b. 1955) (L. 2, B)

🟩Farewell op. 98 no. 4 by Aleksandr Grechaninov (L. 2, B)

💚Cranky Cat by Teresa Richert (b. 1964) (L. 1, C)

💚Far Away by Teresa Richert (b. 1864) (L. 1 Etude)

💚This Guy’s Disguised by Bradley Sowash (L. 1, B)

💚German Dance in D Major Hob. IX:22, no. 2 by Franz Jospeh Haydn (1732-1809) (L. 1, A)

💜Looking-Glass River by Nancy & Randall Faber (Prep. B)

💚Raptors by Kevin Olson (Prep. B)

💚New Shoes by Linda Niamath (Prep B)

💚The Lively Boy (Prep A)

💚Leaping the Waves with Dolphins (Prep B)

💚Curious Cat

💚Marching by Kabalevsky















🎨 Color-Focus Practice (NFPER)

At the top of your music, write NFPER using the following color system:

  • N – Notes – correct pitches and accidentals (🟥 Red)

  • F – Fingering – consistent, effective finger choices (🟨 Yellow)

  • P – Position – hand shape, posture, and keyboard geography (🟧 Orange)

  • E – Expression – phrasing, dynamics, articulation, tone, etc. (🟪 Purple)

  • R – Rhythm – steady pulse, accurate timing, and rests (🟦 Blue)

✅ If you're only recording audio, just use NER.

Step-by-Step Practice Flow

  1. Record your section once — video is best, but audio is fine too.

  2. Listen back with one color/goal in mind.

  3. As you listen, mark your music using that color anywhere it needs improvement.

  4. Repeat for each remaining color, one at a time, until all five have been addressed.

  5. Choose a small “spot” section from your markings — just a few measures or a tricky passage.

“Spot” until it’s solid — meaning:

  • ✅ 3 times in a row correctly, or

  • ✅ 5 total correct repetitions, then move on.








  1. Focus on one or two colors at a time while practicing that spot.

  2. Use the troubleshooting checklist below if you're stuck.

🔧 Troubleshooting Tips

🎯 If you’ve tried to fix something three times in-a-row and it’s still not working, don’t just repeat it — troubleshoot:

  • Do you need to slow down?

  • Should you practice hands alone?

  • Could you make the spot even smaller?

  • Would technical exercises help (staccato, accents, etc.)?

  • Do you need to think ahead more clearly?