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Hi Sydney! Here's a review of the past lesson (April 19) and what to practice for the next lesson...

What we covered:

Below are some of the things we discussed:

1) Theory/Glossary:

  • No new terms this week.


What to practice:

1) Technique:

  • FIFTH...
  • Always remember - CURVED FINGERS! :)  Never flat, and never, never inverted! :)
  • Kohler #1: measures 1-17.
  • Major/Minor exercise: qn=96, memorized with no hesitations
2) Method:

  • FOURTH Lesson Book:
    • p.45, pp.46+47
3) Repertoire/Composition:

  • THIRD "Italian Children's Game": f = loud; maybe 4th finger on it's fingernail; clean cut-off, but all the way
  • DO FIRST "Splish Splash": Use your play-a-long; play with qn=100 and qn=120
  • SECOND "Horseman's Night Ride"
4) Listening:

  • None at this time.
5) Internet:

  • None at this time.
See you at your next lesson!   :)








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