November 4 Lesson Notes

Reminder: No lesson next week for the holiday. Next lesson on November 18

Work on note naming
https://www.musictheory.net/exercises/note
– treble clef – from middle C to treble C
– bass clef – from bass C to treble C

Learn and memorize the G-position notes for the Treble Clef on Page 38 and Bass Clef on Page 39

C-major scale
– work on correct fingering

C-triad scale
– work on playing with a steady rhythm
– nice improvement with the 3rd fingers
– work  more on your Left Hand
– try to “grab” the keys with your fingers to make sure they all play exactly together

Relay Race
– name the letters before starting
– watch where your hands play together

Practice Sunset
– practice two bars at a time and repeat until you can play 5 times correctly

Practice Surely Sings the Donkey
– name the letters before starting

Start practicing Jingle Bells

Continue to practice:
C-Major Pentatonic Scale
C-D-E-G-A-C