2018-2019 Lesson 11: Emilia Vinbor Costa Santos

Lesson Assignments:

  1. Theory

    1. Celebrate Theory: Prep

  2. Musicianship (rotate assignments)

    1. Sight Reading

      1. Sight-read prepare pages 76-80

      2. Speak the letter names AND the solfege syllables for each exercise BEFORE you play it.

    2. Solfege

      1. Say the syllables for No. 5

      2. Say and play the syllables at m.m. 40-60 Nos. 1-4

      3. See practice video below

    3. Rhythm Book

      1. Teach me about the word “attack” in sound.

        1. An attack in sound is the very beginning of the sound. It’s the start of the sound.

      2. Teach me about a “tie”

        1. when a line (slur) connect one note to the very next note on the same line or same space, the second note doesn’t have an attack.

      3. Prepare 11-13

        1. Conduct one measure of silence

        2. Hold the sound of the notes until the next note.

        3. Cut off the sound at the end (the final bar) with a sharp movement up by your head.

  3. *Reading & Technique

    1. Czerny Op. 823

      1. No. 4

        1. LH position: Play a little further up on the keys. Thumb joint out.

        2. Sit far enough back from the keyboard.

      2. No. 5

        1. Learn the entire exercise hands alone

        2. Think about your solfege assignment

  4. Repertoire

    1. Distant Chimes

      1. Pass next week with the correct pedal changes. One more week after this, we’ll work on expression.

      2. Careful that you come UP with your foot when the attack happens, not come down WITH the attack.

Review

  1. A Skating Waltz