December 9 Lesson Notes

Allegro Grazioso
– nice work, done!

Mazurka in F+
– be careful of rhythm changes from different note values
– watch articulations (slurs for legato)
– done

The First Noel
– good work, done!

Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree
– try to keep a steady rhythm and play through any glitches (as long as your notes are learnt and correct 99.99% of the time)
– done

Carol of the Bells
– nice start!
– bar 13 check Left Hand note (F)
– keep a steady rhythm
> keep track of any places you double start, or if there’s a rhythm glitch – if it happens multiple times, it is a problem spot that needs to be fixed
> try tapping your foot to the beat
> count the beats

Note Naming
– work on bass clef (bass F to middle C, bass C to bass F, bass C to middle C)