April 19 Lesson Notes

The Happy Song
– nice improvement!
– Right Hand – be careful not to delay on the thumb for the broken triad pattern
– watch out for clef changes and octave higher symbols
– 2nd page, last line, bar 1 – correct Right Hand notes
– last bar – remember to move your Left Hand back to the bass clef

147. How Clear the Call of Jesus
– drill the last bar of the first line and the first bar of the second line – work on the note split between hands
– practice with no pedal for this week
– work on “preparing” on the notes before playing
> practice slowly and actively check the notes to make sure they are correct
> remember, any lapse in concentration usually results in going back to play how you’re used to playing
> aim for 100% note accuracy

C-major triad
Solid
-practice Hands Separately for 2 octaves
– practice in 2 beats – 1. prepare, 2. play

Continue to practice:
C-major scale