November 3 Lesson Notes

Super Mario Overworld Theme
– practice the first page and try to memorize
– work on counting out loud (1-&-2-&- or 1-2-3-4-)
– page 1, line 3, bar 1 – make sure to play “E” for the LH’s first note
– page 1, line 3, bar 3 – check RH notes
– try numbering the bars

For the Damaged Coda
– bar 24 – work on RH notes
– practice in 2 or 4 bar sections
– review the first two lines – check notes and try to maintain a steady rhythm
– bar 13 – 19 try to play without pausing
– bar 20 – remember to play the rit.
– note, the 2 slashes at the end of bar 20 indicate a pause (around 4 beats)

Also practice
Scales
Triads
Gnossienne no. 3