Lesson Assignments

Winter Recital

Etude in C by Felix le Coupe (not memorized)
1. Fix these things first:
  1. ms. 4-6:
  2. MAKE SURE that you think of the the pulse and the shortest note value for at least two measures before you being this piece.
  3. Send me a recording of this by Thursday and it must have a steady beat.
Detectives
1. You MUST have a steady beat in your mind before you start. It’s very noticeable that your tempo is not steady.
2. MAKE SURE that you think of the the pulse and the shortest note value for at least two measures before you being this piece.
Angelfish
1. Hand position in middle 3rds section.
2. Release properly at the end.

Technical Requirements Level 1
1. Set a timer for four minutes
2. Go through your technique book and make sure that you’re focused on articulation - clear articulation!

Four Star Sightreading and Ear Tests 1 (NO ASSIGNMENT)
1. COMPLETE: Set 7
  1. Rhythm: makes sure your measure of silence (beats) is the same tempo as your actual exercise.
  2. Sightreading: go through NFRPE in your mind. Which parts need work?
  3. Clapback: work on making your claps stronger - how can we do this?
Sightreading Level 2A (NO ASSIGNMENT)
1. m.m. 40 - 60 no faster than this
2. BE PICKY with NFRPE. It might take you up to 10 times to get everything! That’s OK. Because if you’re picky, you’ll get better faster!

Minuet in F Major K. 2 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) (L. 1, A)
1. ms 1-2 RH - 3 times correctly with correct fingering an possition.
2. FOCUS IS FINGERING AND POSITION hands alone - each hand.
3. Learn hands alone to the END!
4. Text me a photo of your fingering.
Etude in C Major by Felix le Coupey (1811-1887) (L. 1 Etude)
1. m. 12 - remember to lift at the end of the phrase!
2. mm. 9-16 - Focus position, then rhythm. Use m.m. 60 per quarter note.
3. mm. 1-8 - RELEARN the green pen.
4. m.m. 60 - four measures at a time.
5. YOUR TEMPO IS ALL OVER THE PLACE :)