2019-2020 Lesson 13 of 16

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Lesson Assignments

Technique - START YOUR PRACTICE WITH THIS

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  1. Level 2 Technique Test:

    1. 80% Accurate today.

  2. Technical Requirements Level 3

    1. SCALES: Learn **B abd D Minor harmonic and melodic.

      1. Look where finger 4 plays in each hand BEFORE YOU START.

      2. Also listening for tidy attacks.

Theory

  1. *Celebrate Theory: Level 3

    1. Emailed to me on December 22pol

    2. Finish Unit 3 and email me your work

Musicianship

  1. Online Ear Training and Rhythm

    1. https://moodle.rcmusic.com/lms/my/

      1. Click “Piano Teacher Courses”

        1. Login Infoinfo@gledhillartscollective.com

        2. dust2789

  2. Four Star Sightreading and Ear Tests Level 3

    1. Prepare Review Set 2

    2. Prepare Set 1

  3. Sightreading Level 2A

    1. Move on from page 70

      1. m.m. 40 - 60 no faster than this

      2. In your mind, clap and ta the rhythm before you start.

Repertoire

  1. Burgmuller Arabesque

    1. Keep LH wrist higher on the staccato chords.

    2. Learn RH section B. See markings in your music.

  2. We Three Kings of Orient Are

    1. All Markings Must be fixed!

    2. Spot each of these sections for at least three practice sessions in-a-row.

  3. Canon in A Minor by Cornelius Gurlitt (1820-1901)

    1. Review

  4. Invention in A Minor by Renée Christopher (L. 2, C)

    1. Reivew.

  5. Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) German Dance in B-flat Major Hob. IX:22 No. 5 (L. 2, A)

    1. Review

  6. Edna-Mae Burnam (1907-2007) Colored Windows (L. 2 Etude)

    1. REVIEW

  7. Alexander Gedike (1877-1957) Etude in C Major Op. 36 No. 22 (L. 2, Etude)

    1. REVIEW

  8. The Highlands by Christopher Norton (b. 1953) (L. 2 Etude)

    1. REVIEW

Review Once a Week with your Music

CLASSICAL

  1. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

    1. Minuet in F Major K. 2 by (L. 1, A)

CONTEMPORARY

  1. Béla Bartók (1881-1945)

    1. For Children, Book 1, No. 1 and 2 (L. 2, B)

  2. (recital) Etude in C Major by Felix le Coupey (L. 1 Etude)

  3. Skating Waltz

  4. Distant Chimes.

  5. Canon by Carleton Elliot (1928-2003) (L. 1, C)

  6. (3/23) Detectives by Christine Donkin (L. 1 Etude)

  7. (3/23) German Dance in D Major by F. J. Haydn (Level 1. A)

  8. Angelfish (Level 1. B)


HOLD

  1. Czerny Op. 823

    1. we left off on no. 8

  1. Rhythm Book.

    1. PREPARE: Nos. 43-45 on page 23

2019-2020 Lesson 12 of 16

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Lesson Assignments

Technique - START YOUR PRACTICE WITH THIS

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  1. Level 2 Technique Test:

    1. 80% Accurate today.

  2. Technical Requirements Level 3

    1. SCALES: Learn F Major Scale, and B Minor harmonic and melodic.

      1. Look where finger 4 plays in each hand BEFORE YOU START.

      2. Also listening for tidy attacks.

Theory

  1. Celebrate Theory: Level 3

    1. Finish Unit 3 and email me your work

Musicianship

  1. Online Ear Training and Rhythm

    1. https://moodle.rcmusic.com/lms/my/

      1. Click “Piano Teacher Courses”

        1. Login Infoinfo@gledhillartscollective.com

        2. dust2789

  2. Four Star Sightreading and Ear Tests Level 3

    1. Prepare Review Set 1

  3. ***Four Star Sightreading and Ear Tests 2

    1. PREPARE: Set 10

    2. Test on this next week.

  4. Sightreading Level 2A

    1. Move on from page 67

      1. m.m. 40 - 60 no faster than this

      2. In your mind, clap and ta the rhythm before you start.

Repertoire

  1. Burgmuller Arabesque

    1. Learn the LH chords in section A and RH melody in section B

    2. Let me know if you have questions about this.

  2. We Three Kings of Orient Are

    1. Fix all GREEN, BLUE AND RED MARKINGS.

  3. Canon in A Minor by Cornelius Gurlitt (1820-1901)

    1. Review

  4. Invention in A Minor by Renée Christopher (L. 2, C)

    1. Reivew.

  5. Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) German Dance in B-flat Major Hob. IX:22 No. 5 (L. 2, A)

    1. Review

  6. Edna-Mae Burnam (1907-2007) Colored Windows (L. 2 Etude)

    1. REVIEW

  7. Alexander Gedike (1877-1957) Etude in C Major Op. 36 No. 22 (L. 2, Etude)

    1. REVIEW

  8. The Highlands by Christopher Norton (b. 1953) (L. 2 Etude)

    1. REVIEW

Review Once a Week with your Music

CLASSICAL

  1. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

    1. Minuet in F Major K. 2 by (L. 1, A)

CONTEMPORARY

  1. Béla Bartók (1881-1945)

    1. For Children, Book 1, No. 1 and 2 (L. 2, B)

  2. (recital) Etude in C Major by Felix le Coupey (L. 1 Etude)

  3. Skating Waltz

  4. Distant Chimes.

  5. Canon by Carleton Elliot (1928-2003) (L. 1, C)

  6. (3/23) Detectives by Christine Donkin (L. 1 Etude)

  7. (3/23) German Dance in D Major by F. J. Haydn (Level 1. A)

  8. Angelfish (Level 1. B)


HOLD

  1. Czerny Op. 823

    1. we left off on no. 8

  1. Rhythm Book.

    1. PREPARE: Nos. 43-45 on page 23

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Lesson Assignments

Technique - START YOUR PRACTICE WITH THIS

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  1. Level 2 Technique Test:

    1. 80% Accurate today.

  2. Technical Requirements Level 3

    1. SCALES: Learn D Major and B Minor, harmonic and melodic.

Theory

  1. Celebrate Theory: Level 3

    1. Finish Unit 3 and email me your work

Musicianship

  1. Online Ear Training and Rhythm

    1. https://moodle.rcmusic.com/lms/my/

      1. Click “Piano Teacher Courses”

        1. Login Infoinfo@gledhillartscollective.com

        2. dust2789

  2. Four Star Sightreading and Ear Tests Level 3

    1. Prepare Review Set 1

  3. ***Four Star Sightreading and Ear Tests 2

    1. PREPARE: Set 10

    2. Test on this next week.

  4. Sightreading Level 2A

    1. Move on from page 67

      1. m.m. 40 - 60 no faster than this

      2. In your mind, clap and ta the rhythm before you start.

Repertoire

  1. New Piece!

  2. We Three Kings of Orient Are

    1. Fix all blue and red markings.

  3. Canon in A Minor by Cornelius Gurlitt (1820-1901)

    1. Send me a video to pass off.

  4. Invention in A Minor by Renée Christopher (L. 2, C)

    1. Reivew.

  5. Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) German Dance in B-flat Major Hob. IX:22 No. 5 (L. 2, A)

    1. Review

  6. Edna-Mae Burnam (1907-2007) Colored Windows (L. 2 Etude)

    1. REVIEW

  7. Alexander Gedike (1877-1957) Etude in C Major Op. 36 No. 22 (L. 2, Etude)

    1. REVIEW

  8. The Highlands by Christopher Norton (b. 1953) (L. 2 Etude)

    1. REVIEW

Review Once a Week with your Music

CLASSICAL

  1. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

    1. Minuet in F Major K. 2 by (L. 1, A)

CONTEMPORARY

  1. Béla Bartók (1881-1945)

    1. For Children, Book 1, No. 1 and 2 (L. 2, B)

  2. (recital) Etude in C Major by Felix le Coupey (L. 1 Etude)

  3. Skating Waltz

  4. Distant Chimes.

  5. Canon by Carleton Elliot (1928-2003) (L. 1, C)

  6. (3/23) Detectives by Christine Donkin (L. 1 Etude)

  7. (3/23) German Dance in D Major by F. J. Haydn (Level 1. A)

  8. Angelfish (Level 1. B)


HOLD

  1. Czerny Op. 823

    1. we left off on no. 8

  1. Rhythm Book.

    1. PREPARE: Nos. 43-45 on page 23

2019-2020 Lesson 10 of 16

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Lesson Assignments

Technique - START YOUR PRACTICE WITH THIS

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  1. Technical Requirements Level 2

    1. Test on any of technique for next week!

    2. If you make mistakes during the test (and your practice) don’t stop.

    3. Verify in your head that you’re going to play the correct patters before you begin.

Theory

  1. **Celebrate Theory: Level 3

    1. Unit 3

    2. Prepare pages 22-31 and send to me.

Musicianship

  1. Online Ear Training and Rhythm

    1. https://moodle.rcmusic.com/lms/my/

      1. Click “Piano Teacher Courses”

        1. Login Infoinfo@gledhillartscollective.com

        2. dust2789

  2. **Four Star Sightreading and Ear Tests 2

    1. PREPARE: Set 10

    2. Test on this next week.

  3. Sightreading Level 2A

    1. Move on from page 67

      1. m.m. 40 - 60 no faster than this

      2. In your mind, clap and ta the rhythm before you start.

Repertoire

  1. We Three Kings of Orient Are

    1. Page 1 fix the markings in the PDF I sent your mom.

    2. Page 2 Hands Together

    3. Page 3 Hands Apart

  2. Canon in A Minor by Cornelius Gurlitt (1820-1901)

    1. See the PDF I emailed your mom.

    2. I’m looking for extreme expression next week!

    3. Increase tempo without forgetting expression.

  3. Invention in A Minor by Renée Christopher (L. 2, C)

    1. Reivew.

  4. Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) German Dance in B-flat Major Hob. IX:22 No. 5 (L. 2, A)

    1. Review

  5. Edna-Mae Burnam (1907-2007) Colored Windows (L. 2 Etude)

    1. REVIEW

  6. Alexander Gedike (1877-1957) Etude in C Major Op. 36 No. 22 (L. 2, Etude)

    1. REVIEW

  7. The Highlands by Christopher Norton (b. 1953) (L. 2 Etude)

    1. REVIEW

Review Once a Week with your Music

CLASSICAL

  1. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

    1. Minuet in F Major K. 2 by (L. 1, A)

CONTEMPORARY

  1. Béla Bartók (1881-1945)

    1. For Children, Book 1, No. 1 and 2 (L. 2, B)

  2. (recital) Etude in C Major by Felix le Coupey (L. 1 Etude)

  3. Skating Waltz

  4. Distant Chimes.

  5. Canon by Carleton Elliot (1928-2003) (L. 1, C)

  6. (3/23) Detectives by Christine Donkin (L. 1 Etude)

  7. (3/23) German Dance in D Major by F. J. Haydn (Level 1. A)

  8. Angelfish (Level 1. B)


HOLD

  1. Czerny Op. 823

    1. we left off on no. 8

  1. Rhythm Book.

    1. PREPARE: Nos. 43-45 on page 23

2019-2020 Lesson 9 of 16

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Lesson Assignments

Technique - START YOUR PRACTICE WITH THIS

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  1. Technical Requirements Level 2

    1. Test on any of technique for next week!

    2. If you make mistakes during the test (and your practice) don’t stop.

    3. Verify in your head that you’re going to play the correct patters before you begin.

Theory

  1. Celebrate Theory: Level 3

    1. Unit 3

    2. Prepare pages 22-31 and send to me.

Musicianship

  1. Online Ear Training and Rhythm

    1. https://moodle.rcmusic.com/lms/my/

      1. Click “Piano Teacher Courses”

        1. Login Infoinfo@gledhillartscollective.com

        2. dust2789

  2. **Four Star Sightreading and Ear Tests 2

    1. PREPARE: Set 9 and start Set 10

    2. Test on this next week.

  3. Sightreading Level 2A

    1. Move on from page 67

      1. m.m. 40 - 60 no faster than this

      2. In your mind, clap and ta the rhythm before you start.

Repertoire

  1. We Three Kings of Orient Are

    1. See the piece I emailed your mom.

    2. First page hands together

    3. Page 2 hands apart.

  2. Canon in A Minor by Cornelius Gurlitt (1820-1901)

    1. Speedbuild to your final temp using the speedbuilding chart!

  3. Invention in A Minor by Renée Christopher (L. 2, C)

    1. Practice with mm. 132-144 so you can pass this off next week with a steady pulse. You’re slowing down in measures 8-9 to the end. The beginning is unstable in terms of tempo.

  4. Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) German Dance in B-flat Major Hob. IX:22 No. 5 (L. 2, A)

    1. Review

  5. Edna-Mae Burnam (1907-2007) Colored Windows (L. 2 Etude)

    1. REVIEW

  6. Alexander Gedike (1877-1957) Etude in C Major Op. 36 No. 22 (L. 2, Etude)

    1. REVIEW

  7. The Highlands by Christopher Norton (b. 1953) (L. 2 Etude)

    1. REVIEW

Review Once a Week with your Music

CLASSICAL

  1. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

    1. Minuet in F Major K. 2 by (L. 1, A)

CONTEMPORARY

  1. Béla Bartók (1881-1945)

    1. For Children, Book 1, No. 1 and 2 (L. 2, B)

  2. (recital) Etude in C Major by Felix le Coupey (L. 1 Etude)

  3. Skating Waltz

  4. Distant Chimes.

  5. Canon by Carleton Elliot (1928-2003) (L. 1, C)

  6. (3/23) Detectives by Christine Donkin (L. 1 Etude)

  7. (3/23) German Dance in D Major by F. J. Haydn (Level 1. A)

  8. Angelfish (Level 1. B)


HOLD

  1. Czerny Op. 823

    1. we left off on no. 8

  1. Rhythm Book.

    1. PREPARE: Nos. 43-45 on page 23

2019-2020 Lesson 8 of 16

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Lesson Assignments

Technique - START YOUR PRACTICE WITH THIS

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  1. *Technical Requirements Level 2

    1. Test on any of technique for next week!

Theory

  1. Celebrate Theory: Level 3

    1. Unit 2

    2. Finish this assignment and email to Dustin

Musicianship

  1. Online Ear Training and Rhythm

    1. https://moodle.rcmusic.com/lms/my/

      1. Click “Piano Teacher Courses”

        1. Login Infoinfo@gledhillartscollective.com

        2. dust2789

  2. Four Star Sightreading and Ear Tests 2

    1. PREPARE: Set 9

    2. Test on this next week.

  3. *Sightreading Level 2A

    1. RHYTHM & EXPRESSION are two things we are working on.

      1. m.m. 40 - 60 no faster than this

      2. In your mind, clap and ta the rhythm before you start.

Repertoire

  1. Christmas Piece

    1. See the piece I emailed your mom.

    2. Start to learn!

  2. Canon in A Minor by Cornelius Gurlitt (1820-1901)

    1. Watch your practice video and follow the instructions.

    2. Hands together! Slowly.

  3. Invention in A Minor by Renée Christopher (L. 2, C)

    1. Increase speed

    2. Follow all the blue markings in the PDF I emailed your mom.

  4. Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) German Dance in B-flat Major Hob. IX:22 No. 5 (L. 2, A)

    1. Review

  5. Edna-Mae Burnam (1907-2007) Colored Windows (L. 2 Etude)

    1. REVIEW

  6. Alexander Gedike (1877-1957) Etude in C Major Op. 36 No. 22 (L. 2, Etude)

    1. REVIEW

  7. The Highlands by Christopher Norton (b. 1953) (L. 2 Etude)

    1. REVIEW

Review Once a Week with your Music

CLASSICAL

  1. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

    1. Minuet in F Major K. 2 by (L. 1, A)

CONTEMPORARY

  1. Béla Bartók (1881-1945)

    1. For Children, Book 1, No. 1 and 2 (L. 2, B)

  2. (recital) Etude in C Major by Felix le Coupey (L. 1 Etude)

  3. Skating Waltz

  4. Distant Chimes.

  5. Canon by Carleton Elliot (1928-2003) (L. 1, C)

  6. (3/23) Detectives by Christine Donkin (L. 1 Etude)

  7. (3/23) German Dance in D Major by F. J. Haydn (Level 1. A)

  8. Angelfish (Level 1. B)


HOLD

  1. Czerny Op. 823

    1. we left off on no. 8

  1. Rhythm Book.

    1. PREPARE: Nos. 43-45 on page 23

2019-2020 Lesson 7 of 16

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Lesson Assignments

Technique - START YOUR PRACTICE WITH THIS

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  1. Technical Requirements Level 2

    1. Test on any of technique for next week!

Theory

  1. *Celebrate Theory: Level 3

    1. Unit 2

    2. Prepare this as a bonus assignment.

Musicianship

  1. Online Ear Training and Rhythm

    1. https://moodle.rcmusic.com/lms/my/

      1. Click “Piano Teacher Courses”

        1. Login Infoinfo@gledhillartscollective.com

        2. dust2789

  2. *Four Star Sightreading and Ear Tests 2

    1. PREPARE: Set 8

    2. Test on this next week.

  3. Sightreading Level 2A

    1. RHYTHM & EXPRESSION are two things we are working on.

      1. m.m. 40 - 60 no faster than this

      2. In your mind, clap and ta the rhythm before you start.

Repertoire

  1. Canon in A Minor by Cornelius Gurlitt (1820-1901)

    1. Learn hands alone and send me a video.

  2. Invention in A Minor by Renée Christopher (L. 2, C)

    1. Learn hands alone, with ALL expressive markings. Send me a video by Monday.

  3. Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) German Dance in B-flat Major Hob. IX:22 No. 5 (L. 2, A)

    1. Review

  4. Edna-Mae Burnam (1907-2007) Colored Windows (L. 2 Etude)

    1. REVIEW

  5. Alexander Gedike (1877-1957) Etude in C Major Op. 36 No. 22 (L. 2, Etude)

    1. REVIEW

  6. The Highlands by Christopher Norton (b. 1953) (L. 2 Etude)

    1. REVIEW

Review Once a Week with your Music

CLASSICAL

  1. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

    1. Minuet in F Major K. 2 by (L. 1, A)

CONTEMPORARY

  1. Béla Bartók (1881-1945)

    1. For Children, Book 1, No. 1 and 2 (L. 2, B)

  2. (recital) Etude in C Major by Felix le Coupey (L. 1 Etude)

  3. Skating Waltz

  4. Distant Chimes.

  5. Canon by Carleton Elliot (1928-2003) (L. 1, C)

  6. (3/23) Detectives by Christine Donkin (L. 1 Etude)

  7. (3/23) German Dance in D Major by F. J. Haydn (Level 1. A)

  8. Angelfish (Level 1. B)


HOLD

  1. Czerny Op. 823

    1. we left off on no. 8

  1. Rhythm Book.

    1. PREPARE: Nos. 43-45 on page 23

2019-2020 Lesson 6 of 16

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Lesson Assignments

Technique - START YOUR PRACTICE WITH THIS

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  1. Technical Requirements Level 2

    1. PREPARE ALL THE SCALES for next week at their indicated metronome markings. .

      1. SOLID CORDS:

        1. Keep your thumb near the black key forest

        2. Start with your wrist low and move forward.

      2. BROKEN CORDS:

        1. Keep your position the same as solid positin!

Theory

  1. Celebrate Theory: Level 3

    1. Unit 1

    2. Prepare and email me by Monday.

Musicianship

  1. Online Ear Training and Rhythm

    1. https://moodle.rcmusic.com/lms/my/

      1. Click “Piano Teacher Courses”

        1. Login Infoinfo@gledhillartscollective.com

        2. dust2789

  2. Four Star Sightreading and Ear Tests 2

    1. PREPARE: Set 8

  3. Sightreading Level 2A

    1. RHYTHM & EXPRESSION are two things we are working on.

      1. m.m. 40 - 60 no faster than this

      2. In your mind, clap and ta the rhythm before you start.

Repertoire

  1. Invention in A Minor by Renée Christopher (L. 2, C)

    1. Learn hands alone, with ALL expressive markings. Send me a video by Monday.

  2. Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) German Dance in B-flat Major Hob. IX:22 No. 5 (L. 2, A)

    1. Review

  3. Edna-Mae Burnam (1907-2007) Colored Windows (L. 2 Etude)

    1. REVIEW

  4. Alexander Gedike (1877-1957) Etude in C Major Op. 36 No. 22 (L. 2, Etude)

    1. REVIEW

  5. The Highlands by Christopher Norton (b. 1953) (L. 2 Etude)

    1. REVIEW

Review Once a Week with your Music

CLASSICAL

  1. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

    1. Minuet in F Major K. 2 by (L. 1, A)

CONTEMPORARY

  1. Béla Bartók (1881-1945)

    1. For Children, Book 1, No. 1 and 2 (L. 2, B)

  2. (recital) Etude in C Major by Felix le Coupey (L. 1 Etude)

  3. Skating Waltz

  4. Distant Chimes.

  5. Canon by Carleton Elliot (1928-2003) (L. 1, C)

  6. (3/23) Detectives by Christine Donkin (L. 1 Etude)

  7. (3/23) German Dance in D Major by F. J. Haydn (Level 1. A)

  8. Angelfish (Level 1. B)


HOLD

  1. Czerny Op. 823

    1. we left off on no. 8

  1. Rhythm Book.

    1. PREPARE: Nos. 43-45 on page 23

2019-2020 Lesson 5 of 16

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Lesson Assignments

Technique - START YOUR PRACTICE WITH THIS

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  1. Technical Requirements Level 2

    1. PREPARE:

      1. Prepare G Minor, solid and broken

      2. Prepare B-flat Major, LH, solid and broken.

        1. MAKE SURE NFRPE IS COMPLETE FOR EACH ITEM

        2. CAREFUL OF HAND POSITION IN B-FLAT

          1. YOU MUST KEEP YOUR POSITION INSIDE THE BLACK WHEN YOUR THUMB OR 5TH FINGER PLAYS ON A BLACK KEY.

          2. when you play blocked, YOU NEED TIDY ATTACKS AND ROUND FINGERS.

Theory

  1. Celebrate Theory: Level 2

    1. FIX ALL THE MISTAKES - GO BACK OVER EACH ITEM AND MAKE SURE IT’S CORRECT.

    2. THERE ARE MANY MISTAKES HERE.

Musicianship

  1. Online Ear Training and Rhythm

    1. https://moodle.rcmusic.com/lms/my/

      1. Click “Piano Teacher Courses”

        1. Login Infoinfo@gledhillartscollective.com

        2. dust2789

  2. ***Four Star Sightreading and Ear Tests 2

    1. REDO/REVIEW: Set 7

      1. Sight-reading:

        1. Don’t stop and fix mistakes

        2. GO MUCH SLOWER

        3. DO THE RHYTHM IN YOUR HEAD FIRST

      2. Do the first two sets.

  3. Sightreading Level 2A

    1. RHYTHM & EXPRESSION are two things we are working on.

      1. m.m. 40 - 60 no faster than this

      2. In your mind, clap and ta the rhythm before you start.

Repertoire

  1. New piece next week.

  2. Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) German Dance in B-flat Major Hob. IX:22 No. 5 (L. 2, A)

    1. Fix all markings in the PDF I sent your mom -

  3. Edna-Mae Burnam (1907-2007) Colored Windows (L. 2 Etude)

    1. REVIEW

  4. Alexander Gedike (1877-1957) Etude in C Major Op. 36 No. 22 (L. 2, Etude)

    1. RECORD FOR VIDEO - RECITAL-LIKE VIDEO AT YOUR FINAL TEMPO.

    2. PASSED OFF ONCE VIDEO IS COMPLETED AND SENT TO ME.

  5. The Highlands by Christopher Norton (b. 1953) (L. 2 Etude)

    1. REVIEW

Review Once a Week with your Music

CLASSICAL

  1. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

    1. Minuet in F Major K. 2 by (L. 1, A)

CONTEMPORARY

  1. Béla Bartók (1881-1945)

    1. For Children, Book 1, No. 1 and 2 (L. 2, B)

  2. (recital) Etude in C Major by Felix le Coupey (L. 1 Etude)

  3. Skating Waltz

  4. Distant Chimes.

  5. Canon by Carleton Elliot (1928-2003) (L. 1, C)

  6. (3/23) Detectives by Christine Donkin (L. 1 Etude)

  7. (3/23) German Dance in D Major by F. J. Haydn (Level 1. A)

  8. Angelfish (Level 1. B)


HOLD

  1. Czerny Op. 823

    1. we left off on no. 8

  1. Rhythm Book.

    1. PREPARE: Nos. 43-45 on page 23

2019-2020 Lesson 4 of 16

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Technique - START YOUR PRACTICE WITH THIS

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  1. Technical Requirements Level 2

    1. **PREPARE:

      1. FINISH PAGE 12

        1. MAKE SURE NFRPE IS COMPLETE FOR EACH ITEM

        2. CAREFUL OF HAND POSITION IN B-FLAT

          1. Black key forest. Think about this!

***Theory

  1. Celebrate Theory: Level 2

    1. PREPARE ALL OF UNIT 8

    2. EMAIL TO DUSTIN ONE DAY BEFORE YOUR LESSON.

Musicianship

  1. Online Ear Training and Rhythm

    1. https://moodle.rcmusic.com/lms/my/

      1. Click “Piano Teacher Courses”

        1. Login Infoinfo@gledhillartscollective.com

        2. dust2789

  2. ***Four Star Sightreading and Ear Tests 2

    1. REDO/REVIEW: Set 7

      1. Sight-reading:

        1. Don’t stop and fix mistakes

        2. GO MUCH SLOWER

        3. DO THE RHYTHM IN YOUR HEAD FIRST

      2. Do the first two sets.

  3. Sightreading Level 2A

    1. RHYTHM & EXPRESSION are two things we are working on.

      1. m.m. 40 - 60 no faster than this

      2. In your mind, clap and ta the rhythm before you start.

Repertoire

  1. Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) German Dance in B-flat Major Hob. IX:22 No. 5 (L. 2, A)

    1. mm. 1 and 3, come off the second notes of the two-note slurs.

    2. mm. 1-4 - poco a poco crescendo. (little by little, get louder!).

    3. m. 1 and 3, hold the downbeats in the RH longer while the LH stays staccato,

    4. m. 5, hold the RH downbeat longer.

    5. COME UP WITH A STORY THAT COVERS EVERY SINGLE MEASURE OF THE PIECE.

      1. According to your story, come up with expressive markings that tell your story through your fingers.

  2. Edna-Mae Burnam (1907-2007) Colored Windows (L. 2 Etude)

    1. REVIEW

  3. ***Alexander Gedike (1877-1957) Etude in C Major Op. 36 No. 22 (L. 2, Etude)

    1. . Create a story as instructed in the Haydn.

    2. We’ll work on this technically next week.

  4. The Highlands by Christopher Norton (b. 1953) (L. 2 Etude)

    1. REVIEW

Review Once a Week with your Music

CLASSICAL

  1. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

    1. Minuet in F Major K. 2 by (L. 1, A)

CONTEMPORARY

  1. Béla Bartók (1881-1945)

    1. For Children, Book 1, No. 1 and 2 (L. 2, B)

  2. (recital) Etude in C Major by Felix le Coupey (L. 1 Etude)

  3. Skating Waltz

  4. Distant Chimes.

  5. Canon by Carleton Elliot (1928-2003) (L. 1, C)

  6. (3/23) Detectives by Christine Donkin (L. 1 Etude)

  7. (3/23) German Dance in D Major by F. J. Haydn (Level 1. A)

  8. Angelfish (Level 1. B)


HOLD

  1. Czerny Op. 823

    1. we left off on no. 8

  1. Rhythm Book.

    1. PREPARE: Nos. 43-45 on page 23

2019-2020 Lesson 3 of 16

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Lesson Assignments

Technique - START YOUR PRACTICE WITH THIS

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  1. Technical Requirements Level 2

    1. PREPARE:

      1. ALL OF PAGE 12

        1. MAKE SURE NFRPE IS COMPLETE FOR EACH ITEM

        2. CAREFUL OF HAND POSITION IN B-FLAT

Theory

  1. Celebrate Theory: Level 2

    1. PREPARE ALL OF UNIT 8

    2. EMAIL TO DUSTIN ONE DAY BEFORE YOUR LESSON.

Musicianship

  1. Online Ear Training and Rhythm

    1. https://moodle.rcmusic.com/lms/my/

      1. Click “Piano Teacher Courses”

        1. Login Infoinfo@gledhillartscollective.com

        2. dust2789

  2. Four Star Sightreading and Ear Tests 2

    1. REDO/REVIEW: Set 7

      1. Sight-reading:

        1. Don’t stop and fix mistakes

        2. GO MUCH SLOWER

        3. DO THE RHYTHM IN YOUR HEAD FIRST

      2. Do the first two sets.

  3. Sightreading Level 2A

    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!

    3. DO NOT FIX YOUR MISTAKES. KEEP A STEADY BEAT.

      1. LOOK AT THE RHYTHM FIRST. DO IT IN YOUR HEAD.

      2. THEN LOOK AT THE KEY SIGNATURE - WHAT SCALE IS IT? WHAT ARE THE INTERVALS OF THE NOTES?

Repertoire

  1. ***Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) German Dance in B-flat Major Hob. IX:22 No. 5 (L. 2, A)

    1. Learn with NFRPE, SLOWLY, 2 measures at a time, hands alone, then hands together, SLOWLY.

    2. Send me a video for each two measures learned.

  2. Edna-Mae Burnam (1907-2007) Colored Windows (L. 2 Etude)

    1. REVIEW

  3. ***Alexander Gedike (1877-1957) Etude in C Major Op. 36 No. 22 (L. 2, Etude)

    1. Measures 7-8 - make sure you are playing ALL staccato notes short! Fix all articulation and send me a video of these two measures.

    2. Measure 11 - practice close loud, an accent practice hands together (accent every other note and make the note that is not accented, quiet.

  4. The Highlands by Christopher Norton (b. 1953) (L. 2 Etude)

    1. REVIEW

Review Once a Week with your Music

CLASSICAL

  1. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

    1. Minuet in F Major K. 2 by (L. 1, A)

CONTEMPORARY

  1. Béla Bartók (1881-1945)

    1. For Children, Book 1, No. 1 and 2 (L. 2, B)

  2. (recital) Etude in C Major by Felix le Coupey (L. 1 Etude)

  3. Skating Waltz

  4. Distant Chimes.

  5. Canon by Carleton Elliot (1928-2003) (L. 1, C)

  6. (3/23) Detectives by Christine Donkin (L. 1 Etude)

  7. (3/23) German Dance in D Major by F. J. Haydn (Level 1. A)

  8. Angelfish (Level 1. B)


HOLD

  1. Czerny Op. 823

    1. we left off on no. 8

  1. Rhythm Book.

    1. PREPARE: Nos. 43-45 on page 23

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Technique - START YOUR PRACTICE WITH THIS

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  1. Technical Requirements Level 2

    1. PREPARE:

      1. ALL OF PAGE 12

        1. MAKE SURE NFRPE IS COMPLETE FOR EACH ITEM

        2. CAREFUL OF HAND POSITION IN B-FLAT

Theory

  1. Celebrate Theory: Level 2

    1. PREPARE ALL OF UNIT 7

    2. EMAIL TO DUSTIN ONE DAY BEFORE YOUR LESSON.

Musicianship

  1. Online Ear Training and Rhythm

    1. https://moodle.rcmusic.com/lms/my/

      1. Click “Piano Teacher Courses”

        1. Login Infoinfo@gledhillartscollective.com

        2. dust2789

  2. ***Four Star Sightreading and Ear Tests 2

    1. REDO/REVIEW: Set 6

      1. TEST WITH DUSTIN NEXT WEEK.

  3. ***Sightreading Level 2A

    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!

    3. DO NOT FIX YOUR MISTAKES. KEEP A STEADY BEAT.

      1. LOOK AT THE RHYTHM FIRST. DO IT IN YOUR HEAD.

      2. THEN LOOK AT THE KEY SIGNATURE - WHAT SCALE IS IT? WHAT ARE THE INTERVALS OF THE NOTES?

Repertoire

  1. Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) German Dance in B-flat Major Hob. IX:22 No. 5 (L. 2, A)

    1. Learn with NFRPE, SLOWLY, 2 measures at a time, hands alone, then hands together, SLOWLY.

    2. Send me a video for each two measures learned.

  2. Edna-Mae Burnam (1907-2007) Colored Windows (L. 2 Etude)

    1. REVIEW

  3. ***Alexander Gedike (1877-1957) Etude in C Major Op. 36 No. 22 (L. 2, Etude)

    1. See the PDF I emailed you.

    2. Increase your speed to m.m. 72

    3. Fix all markings and send me a video.

  4. The Highlands by Christopher Norton (b. 1953) (L. 2 Etude)

    1. REVIEW

Review Once a Week with your Music

CLASSICAL

  1. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

    1. Minuet in F Major K. 2 by (L. 1, A)

CONTEMPORARY

  1. Béla Bartók (1881-1945)

    1. For Children, Book 1, No. 1 and 2 (L. 2, B)

  2. (recital) Etude in C Major by Felix le Coupey (L. 1 Etude)

  3. Skating Waltz

  4. Distant Chimes.

  5. Canon by Carleton Elliot (1928-2003) (L. 1, C)

  6. (3/23) Detectives by Christine Donkin (L. 1 Etude)

  7. (3/23) German Dance in D Major by F. J. Haydn (Level 1. A)

  8. Angelfish (Level 1. B)


HOLD

  1. Czerny Op. 823

    1. we left off on no. 8

  1. Rhythm Book.

    1. PREPARE: Nos. 43-45 on page 23

2019-2020 Lesson 1 of 16

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Lesson Assignments

Technique - START YOUR PRACTICE WITH THIS

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  1. Technical Requirements Level 2

    1. PREPARE:

      1. ALL OF PAGE 12

        1. MAKE SURE NFRPE IS COMPLETE FOR EACH ITEM

        2. CAREFUL OF HAND POSITION IN B-FLAT

Theory

  1. Celebrate Theory: Level 2

    1. PREPARE ALL OF UNIT 6

    2. EMAIL TO DUSTIN ONE DAY BEFORE YOUR LESSON.

Musicianship

  1. Online Ear Training and Rhythm

    1. https://moodle.rcmusic.com/lms/my/

      1. Click “Piano Teacher Courses”

        1. Login Infoinfo@gledhillartscollective.com

        2. dust2789

  2. ***Four Star Sightreading and Ear Tests 2

    1. REDO/REVIEW: Set 6

      1. TEST WITH DUSTIN NEXT WEEK.

  3. ***Sightreading Level 2A

    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!

    3. DO NOT FIX YOUR MISTAKES. KEEP A STEADY BEAT.

      1. LOOK AT THE RHYTHM FIRST. DO IT IN YOUR HEAD.

      2. THEN LOOK AT THE KEY SIGNATURE - WHAT SCALE IS IT? WHAT ARE THE INTERVALS OF THE NOTES?

Repertoire

  1. Franz Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) German Dance in B-flat Major Hob. IX:22 No. 5 (L. 2, A)

    1. Learn with NFRPE, SLOWLY, 2 measures at a time, hands alone, then hands together, SLOWLY.

    2. Send me a video for each two measures learned.

  2. Edna-Mae Burnam (1907-2007) Colored Windows (L. 2 Etude)

    1. REVIEW

  3. ***Alexander Gedike (1877-1957) Etude in C Major Op. 36 No. 22 (L. 2, Etude)

    1. See the PDF I emailed you.

    2. Increase your speed to m.m. 72

    3. Fix all markings and send me a video.

  4. The Highlands by Christopher Norton (b. 1953) (L. 2 Etude)

    1. REVIEW

Review Once a Week with your Music

CLASSICAL

  1. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

    1. Minuet in F Major K. 2 by (L. 1, A)

CONTEMPORARY

  1. Béla Bartók (1881-1945)

    1. For Children, Book 1, No. 1 and 2 (L. 2, B)

  2. (recital) Etude in C Major by Felix le Coupey (L. 1 Etude)

  3. Skating Waltz

  4. Distant Chimes.

  5. Canon by Carleton Elliot (1928-2003) (L. 1, C)

  6. (3/23) Detectives by Christine Donkin (L. 1 Etude)

  7. (3/23) German Dance in D Major by F. J. Haydn (Level 1. A)

  8. Angelfish (Level 1. B)


HOLD

  1. Czerny Op. 823

    1. we left off on no. 8

  1. Rhythm Book.

    1. PREPARE: Nos. 43-45 on page 23

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Technique - START YOUR PRACTICE WITH THIS

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  1. Technical Requirements Level 2

    1. PREPARE:

      1. ALL OF PAGE 11

Theory

  1. ***Celebrate Theory: Level 2

    1. STUDY UNIT 5, Page 49-50.

    2. We will do the listening examples together.

Musicianship

  1. Online Ear Training and Rhythm

    1. https://moodle.rcmusic.com/lms/my/

      1. Click “Piano Teacher Courses”

        1. Login Infoinfo@gledhillartscollective.com

        2. dust2789

  2. Four Star Sightreading and Ear Tests 2

    1. FINISH: Set 6

      1. Sightreading needs work: remember to apply the expression.

      2. WE ALREADY DID THE TEST FOR THIS LEVEL.

  3. Sightreading Level 2A

    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!

    3. DO NOT FIX YOUR MISTAKES. KEEP A STEADY BEAT.

      1. LOOK AT THE RHYTHM FIRST. DO IT IN YOUR HEAD.

      2. THEN LOOK AT THE KEY SIGNATURE - WHAT SCALE IS IT? WHAT ARE THE INTERVALS OF THE NOTES?

Repertoire

  1. Edna-Mae Burnam (1907-2007) Colored Windows (L. 2 Etude)

    1. Performance-record and send to me to pass off after you practice

  2. Alexander Gedike (1877-1957) Etude in C Major Op. 36 No. 22 (L. 2, Etude)

    1. In two measure sections:

      1. CLOSE LOUD, 3 times

      2. HIGH LOUD, 3 times

      3. Watch your NEW practice video I emailed your mom and follow the instructions,

      4. Exaggerate the wrists movements and don’t slide on the keys.

  3. The Highlands by Christopher Norton (b. 1953) (L. 2 Etude)

    1. On review once a week with your music.

Review Once a Week with your Music

CLASSICAL

  1. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

    1. Minuet in F Major K. 2 by (L. 1, A)

CONTEMPORARY

  1. Béla Bartók (1881-1945)

    1. For Children, Book 1, No. 1 and 2 (L. 2, B)

  2. (recital) Etude in C Major by Felix le Coupey (L. 1 Etude)

  3. Skating Waltz

  4. Distant Chimes.

  5. Canon by Carleton Elliot (1928-2003) (L. 1, C)

  6. (3/23) Detectives by Christine Donkin (L. 1 Etude)

  7. (3/23) German Dance in D Major by F. J. Haydn (Level 1. A)

  8. Angelfish (Level 1. B)


HOLD

  1. Czerny Op. 823

    1. we left off on no. 8

  1. Rhythm Book.

    1. PREPARE: Nos. 43-45 on page 23

2019-2020 Lesson 9 of 10

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Lesson Assignments

Technique - START YOUR PRACTICE WITH THIS

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  1. Technical Requirements Level 2

    1. PREPARE:

      1. ALL OF PAGE 11

Theory

  1. ***Celebrate Theory: Level 2

    1. STUDY UNIT 5, Page 49-50.

    2. We will do the listening examples together.

Musicianship

  1. Online Ear Training and Rhythm

    1. https://moodle.rcmusic.com/lms/my/

      1. Click “Piano Teacher Courses”

        1. Login Infoinfo@gledhillartscollective.com

        2. dust2789

  2. Four Star Sightreading and Ear Tests 2

    1. FINISH: Set 6

      1. Sightreading needs work: remember to apply the expression.

      2. WE ALREADY DID THE TEST FOR THIS LEVEL.

  3. Sightreading Level 2A

    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!

    3. DO NOT FIX YOUR MISTAKES. KEEP A STEADY BEAT.

      1. LOOK AT THE RHYTHM FIRST. DO IT IN YOUR HEAD.

      2. THEN LOOK AT THE KEY SIGNATURE - WHAT SCALE IS IT? WHAT ARE THE INTERVALS OF THE NOTES?

Repertoire

  1. Edna-Mae Burnam (1907-2007) Colored Windows (L. 2 Etude)

    1. Fix all the pedal markings in the piece. Make sure you don’t lift the pedal too soon!

    2. Practice this with m.m. 60

  2. Alexander Gedike (1877-1957) Etude in C Major Op. 36 No. 22 (L. 2, Etude)

    1. In two measure sections:

      1. CLOSE LOUD, 3 times

      2. HIGH LOUD, 3 times (WATCH THE VIDEO)

  3. The Highlands by Christopher Norton (b. 1953) (L. 2 Etude)

    1. Fix the articulation in mm. 11, 13 and 15. Your RH is not coming up at the end of the slurs in beat 4

    2. PERFORMANCE-RECORD THIS PIECE AND SEND TO DUSTIN.

Review Once a Week with your Music

CLASSICAL

  1. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

    1. Minuet in F Major K. 2 by (L. 1, A)

CONTEMPORARY

  1. Béla Bartók (1881-1945)

    1. For Children, Book 1, No. 1 and 2 (L. 2, B)

  2. (recital) Etude in C Major by Felix le Coupey (L. 1 Etude)

  3. Skating Waltz

  4. Distant Chimes.

  5. Canon by Carleton Elliot (1928-2003) (L. 1, C)

  6. (3/23) Detectives by Christine Donkin (L. 1 Etude)

  7. (3/23) German Dance in D Major by F. J. Haydn (Level 1. A)

  8. Angelfish (Level 1. B)


HOLD

  1. Czerny Op. 823

    1. we left off on no. 8

  1. Rhythm Book.

    1. PREPARE: Nos. 43-45 on page 23

2019-2020 Lesson 8 of 10

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Lesson Assignments

Technique - START YOUR PRACTICE WITH THIS

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  1. Technical Requirements Level 2

    1. PREPARE:

      1. ALL OF PAGE 11

Theory

  1. ***Celebrate Theory: Level 2

    1. STUDY UNIT 5, Page 49-50.

    2. We will do the listening examples together.

Musicianship

  1. Online Ear Training and Rhythm

    1. https://moodle.rcmusic.com/lms/my/

      1. Click “Piano Teacher Courses”

        1. Login Infoinfo@gledhillartscollective.com

        2. dust2789

  2. Four Star Sightreading and Ear Tests 2

    1. FINISH: Set 6

      1. Sightreading needs work: remember to apply the expression.

      2. WE ALREADY DID THE TEST FOR THIS LEVEL.

  3. Sightreading Level 2A

    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!

    3. DO NOT FIX YOUR MISTAKES. KEEP A STEADY BEAT.

      1. LOOK AT THE RHYTHM FIRST. DO IT IN YOUR HEAD.

      2. THEN LOOK AT THE KEY SIGNATURE - WHAT SCALE IS IT? WHAT ARE THE INTERVALS OF THE NOTES?

Repertoire

  1. Edna-Mae Burnam (1907-2007) Colored Windows (L. 2 Etude)

    1. This is way too fast! Please slow down.

    2. Please fix your pedaling.

    3. Watch your practice video I sent your mom.

    4. Finish learning the piec

  2. Alexander Gedike (1877-1957) Etude in C Major Op. 36 No. 22 (L. 2, Etude)

    1. Now focus on speed building!

    2. Gradually increase your tempo by using a metronome.

    3. Make sure you focus on EVEN 8th notes.

    4. Are you using your wrist correctly?

  3. The Highlands by Christopher Norton (b. 1953) (L. 2 Etude)

    1. Fix the articulation in mm. 11, 13 and 15. Your RH is not coming up at the end of the slurs in beat 4

    2. PERFORMANCE-RECORD THIS PIECE AND SEND TO DUSTIN.

Review Once a Week with your Music

CLASSICAL

  1. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

    1. Minuet in F Major K. 2 by (L. 1, A)

CONTEMPORARY

  1. Béla Bartók (1881-1945)

    1. For Children, Book 1, No. 1 and 2 (L. 2, B)

  2. (recital) Etude in C Major by Felix le Coupey (L. 1 Etude)

  3. Skating Waltz

  4. Distant Chimes.

  5. Canon by Carleton Elliot (1928-2003) (L. 1, C)

  6. (3/23) Detectives by Christine Donkin (L. 1 Etude)

  7. (3/23) German Dance in D Major by F. J. Haydn (Level 1. A)

  8. Angelfish (Level 1. B)


HOLD

  1. Czerny Op. 823

    1. we left off on no. 8

  1. Rhythm Book.

    1. PREPARE: Nos. 43-45 on page 23

2019-2020 Lesson 7 of 10

2019-2020 Private Lesson Enrollment: Semester

Lesson Assignments

Technique - START YOUR PRACTICE WITH THIS

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  1. ***Technical Requirements Level 2

    1. PREPARE:

      1. C MAJOR FORMULA PATTERN: m.m. 80 per quarter note

        1. Tidy attacks

        2. Fix fingering

      2. G MAJOR FORMULA PATTERN: hands together

        1. Tidy attacks

        2. Fix fingering

      3. ALL OF PAGE 10

    2. NEXT WEEK: start Chords with Dustin

Theory

  1. Celebrate Theory: Level 2

    1. STUDY UNIT 5, Page 49-50.

    2. We will do the listening examples together.

Musicianship

  1. Online Ear Training and Rhythm

    1. https://moodle.rcmusic.com/lms/my/

      1. Click “Piano Teacher Courses”

        1. Login Infoinfo@gledhillartscollective.com

        2. dust2789

  2. ***Four Star Sightreading and Ear Tests 2

    1. FINISH: Set 6

      1. Sightreading needs work: remember to apply the expression.

      2. WE ALREADY DID THE TEST FOR THIS LEVEL.

  3. ***Sightreading Level 2A

    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!

    3. DO NOT FIX YOUR MISTAKES. KEEP A STEADY BEAT.

      1. LOOK AT THE RHYTHM FIRST. DO IT IN YOUR HEAD.

      2. THEN LOOK AT THE KEY SIGNATURE - WHAT SCALE IS IT? WHAT ARE THE INTERVALS OF THE NOTES?

Repertoire

  1. Edna-Mae Burnam (1907-2007) Colored Windows (L. 2 Etude)

    1. NFRPE was not learned carefully here.

    2. Remember that you know EVERYTHING that’s in this piece! You just have to apply it carefully.

    3. Learn two measures at a time, RH and LH alone, applying NFRPE carefully.

    4. Send me videos, 4 measures at a time if you think this will be helpful to you.

  2. ***Alexander Gedike (1877-1957) Etude in C Major Op. 36 No. 22 (L. 2, Etude)

    1. Apply expression to this piece. Where are you going to put crescendos and decrescendos? .

  3. ***The Highlands by Christopher Norton (b. 1953) (L. 2 Etude)

    1. Fix all expression and exaggerate your dynamics.

Review Once a Week with your Music

CLASSICAL

  1. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

    1. Minuet in F Major K. 2 by (L. 1, A)

CONTEMPORARY

  1. Béla Bartók (1881-1945)

    1. For Children, Book 1, No. 1 and 2 (L. 2, B)

  2. (recital) Etude in C Major by Felix le Coupey (L. 1 Etude)

  3. Skating Waltz

  4. Distant Chimes.

  5. Canon by Carleton Elliot (1928-2003) (L. 1, C)

  6. (3/23) Detectives by Christine Donkin (L. 1 Etude)

  7. (3/23) German Dance in D Major by F. J. Haydn (Level 1. A)

  8. Angelfish (Level 1. B)


HOLD

  1. Czerny Op. 823

    1. we left off on no. 8

  1. Rhythm Book.

    1. PREPARE: Nos. 43-45 on page 23

2019-2020 Lesson 6 of 10

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Lesson Assignments

Technique - START YOUR PRACTICE WITH THIS

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  1. Technical Requirements Level 2

    1. PREPARE:

      1. C MAJOR FORMULA PATTERN: m.m. 80 per quarter note

        1. Keep your wrists LEVEL

        2. Tidy attacks

      2. G MAJOR FORMULA PATTERN: hands together

        1. Don’t scoot on your bench. Keep in one place.

        2. Wrists stay level please.

      3. G CHROMATIC: hands alone at m.m. 80 per quarter note

    2. NEXT WEEK: start Chords with Dustin

Theory

  1. Celebrate Theory: Level 2

    1. Email me Unit 4

    2. Start Unit 5. Answer the questions up to page 49

    3. Link to the music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_TrR2uH3T4

Musicianship

  1. Online Ear Training and Rhythm

    1. https://moodle.rcmusic.com/lms/my/

      1. Click “Piano Teacher Courses”

        1. Login Infoinfo@gledhillartscollective.com

        2. dust2789

  2. Four Star Sightreading and Ear Tests 2

    1. FINISH: Set 6

      1. Sightreading needs work: remember to apply the expression.

      2. WE ALREADY DID THE TEST FOR THIS LEVEL.

  3. Sightreading Level 2A

    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!

    3. DO NOT FIX YOUR MISTAKES. KEEP A STEADY BEAT.

      1. LOOK AT THE RHYTHM FIRST. DO IT IN YOUR HEAD.

      2. THEN LOOK AT THE KEY SIGNATURE - WHAT SCALE IS IT? WHAT ARE THE INTERVALS OF THE NOTES?

Repertoire

  1. Edna-Mae Burnam (1907-2007) Colored Windows (L. 2 Etude)

    1. Start to learn hands alone using NFRPE

  2. Alexander Gedike (1877-1957) Etude in C Major Op. 36 No. 22 (L. 2, Etude)

    1. Apply expression to this piece. Where are you going to put crescendos and decrescendos? .

  3. The Highlands by Christopher Norton (b. 1953) (L. 2 Etude)

    1. Fix all expression and exaggerate your dynamics.

Review Once a Week with your Music

CLASSICAL

  1. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

    1. Minuet in F Major K. 2 by (L. 1, A)

CONTEMPORARY

  1. Béla Bartók (1881-1945)

    1. For Children, Book 1, No. 1 and 2 (L. 2, B)

  2. (recital) Etude in C Major by Felix le Coupey (L. 1 Etude)

  3. Skating Waltz

  4. Distant Chimes.

  5. Canon by Carleton Elliot (1928-2003) (L. 1, C)

  6. (3/23) Detectives by Christine Donkin (L. 1 Etude)

  7. (3/23) German Dance in D Major by F. J. Haydn (Level 1. A)

  8. Angelfish (Level 1. B)


HOLD

  1. Czerny Op. 823

    1. we left off on no. 8

  1. Rhythm Book.

    1. PREPARE: Nos. 43-45 on page 23

2019-2020 Lesson 5 of 10

2019-2020 Private Lesson Enrollment: Semester

Lesson Assignments

Technique - START YOUR PRACTICE WITH THIS

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  1. ***Technical Requirements Level 2

    1. PREPARE:

      1. C MAJOR FORMULA PATTERN: m.m. 80 per quarter note

      2. G MAJOR FORMULA PATTERN: hands together

      3. G CHROMATIC: hands alone at m.m. 80 per quarter note

Theory

  1. ***Celebrate Theory: Level 2

    1. FINISH: Unit 4

    2. Send to Dustin before your next lesson.

Musicianship

  1. *Online Ear Training and Rhythm

    1. https://moodle.rcmusic.com/lms/my/

      1. Click “Piano Teacher Courses”

        1. Login Infoinfo@gledhillartscollective.com

        2. dust2789

  2. Four Star Sightreading and Ear Tests 2

    1. FINISH: Set 6

      1. Sightreading needs work: remember to apply the expression.

      2. WE ALREADY DID THE TEST FOR THIS LEVEL.

  3. Sightreading Level 2A

    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!

    3. DO NOT FIX YOUR MISTAKES. KEEP A STEADY BEAT.

      1. LOOK AT THE RHYTHM FIRST. DO IT IN YOUR HEAD.

      2. THEN LOOK AT THE KEY SIGNATURE - WHAT SCALE IS IT? WHAT ARE THE INTERVALS OF THE NOTES?

Repertoire

  1. Alexander Gedike (1877-1957) Etude in C Major Op. 36 No. 22 (L. 2, Etude)

    1. Learn 2-4 measures hands together, using NFRPE, BEFORE YOU GO ON TO THE NEXT 2-4 MEASURES.

    2. Send me a video of the first 2-4 measures when complete.

  2. The Highlands by Christopher Norton (b. 1953) (L. 2 Etude)

    1. mm. 11, 13, 15, 17: fix the slurs

    2. mm. 2 and 7: don’t slow down when you get softer.

    3. SPEED BUILD: to m.m. 144

      1. final tempo 168

Review Once a Week with your Music

CLASSICAL

  1. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

    1. Minuet in F Major K. 2 by (L. 1, A)

CONTEMPORARY

  1. Béla Bartók (1881-1945)

    1. For Children, Book 1, No. 1 and 2 (L. 2, B)

  2. (recital) Etude in C Major by Felix le Coupey (L. 1 Etude)

  3. Skating Waltz

  4. Distant Chimes.

  5. Canon by Carleton Elliot (1928-2003) (L. 1, C)

  6. (3/23) Detectives by Christine Donkin (L. 1 Etude)

  7. (3/23) German Dance in D Major by F. J. Haydn (Level 1. A)

  8. Angelfish (Level 1. B)


HOLD

  1. Czerny Op. 823

    1. we left off on no. 8

  1. Rhythm Book.

    1. PREPARE: Nos. 43-45 on page 23

2019-2020 Lesson 4 of 10

2019-2020 Private Lesson Enrollment: Semester

Lesson Assignments

Technique - START YOUR PRACTICE WITH THIS

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  1. **Technical Requirements Level 2

    1. PREPARE: all of the scales on page 9

      1. Say the name of the scale / key

      2. Say “the scale of one sharp - f-sharp” (for G major for example.)

      3. Where does finger 4 hang out?

      4. Play close-loud

      5. Play legato

      6. Don’t let your wrist drop when you play finger 1

    2. Be able to tell me about the relative major and minor keys and how we can find them.

      1. If you’re in a major key, go to the 6th scale degree to find the minor.

      2. If you’re in a minor key, go to the 3rd scale degree to find the major.

Theory

  1. **Celebrate Theory: Level 2

    1. PREPARE: Unit 4

    2. Send to Dustin before your next lesson.

Musicianship

  1. *Online Ear Training and Rhythm

    1. https://moodle.rcmusic.com/lms/my/

      1. Click “Piano Teacher Courses”

        1. Login Infoinfo@gledhillartscollective.com

        2. dust2789

  2. *Four Star Sightreading and Ear Tests 2

    1. COMPLETE: Prepare Set 6

      1. Sightreading needs work: remember to apply the expression.

  3. Sightreading Level 2A

    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!

    3. DO NOT FIX YOUR MISTAKES. KEEP A STEADY BEAT.

      1. LOOK AT THE RHYTHM FIRST. DO IT IN YOUR HEAD.

      2. THEN LOOK AT THE KEY SIGNATURE - WHAT SCALE IS IT? WHAT ARE THE INTERVALS OF THE NOTES?

Repertoire

  1. Alexander Gedike (1877-1957) Etude in C Major Op. 36 No. 22 (L. 2, Etude)

    1. Learn 2-4 measures hands together, using NFRPE, BEFORE YOU GO ON TO THE NEXT 2-4 MEASURES.

    2. Send me a video of the first 2-4 measures when complete.

  2. The Highlands by Christopher Norton (b. 1953) (L. 2 Etude)

    1. Fix the two mistakes from last lesson (you circled them in measures 12 and 16)

    2. Next week, apply all expression in an exaggerated manner.

Review Once a Week with your Music

CLASSICAL

  1. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)

    1. Minuet in F Major K. 2 by (L. 1, A)

CONTEMPORARY

  1. Béla Bartók (1881-1945)

    1. For Children, Book 1, No. 1 and 2 (L. 2, B)

  2. (recital) Etude in C Major by Felix le Coupey (L. 1 Etude)

  3. Skating Waltz

  4. Distant Chimes.

  5. Canon by Carleton Elliot (1928-2003) (L. 1, C)

  6. (3/23) Detectives by Christine Donkin (L. 1 Etude)

  7. (3/23) German Dance in D Major by F. J. Haydn (Level 1. A)

  8. Angelfish (Level 1. B)


HOLD

  1. Czerny Op. 823

    1. we left off on no. 8

  1. Rhythm Book.

    1. PREPARE: Nos. 43-45 on page 23