February 2 Lesson Notes

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star – Fredrika Stahl
– try listening to the song to start learning the melody
– practice moving between the C, F, Am, and G chords

The Wild Rest
– awesome work counting out loud! – done
– watch out for when notes switch patterns like in bar 7-8, 15-16 for your Right Hand
– bar 10 – make sure to hold the half note in your Left Hand for 2 counts

Jazz Jig
– nice improvement!
– work on speeding up, build up towards 184
– try to play with a steady rhythm throughout

Hoe Down
– nice work on dynamics (louds and softs) – done

Remember:
D.C. al Fine – Da Capo = go back to the beginning, and play until Fine

New songs:
Song of the Orca – page 48
Scottish Air – page 39

Scale
– be careful with the fingering
– remember to keep your fingers curved as you play

Triad
– nice work on broken!
– try to keep your 5th fingers curved as you play
– work on playing solid form faster
> practice in 2 beats – Beat 1. Set your fingers on the correct keys, Beat 2. Play the notes

Continue to practice:
Song
Chord Progression
C-F-C-G-C-d-G-C