December 8th, 2010
Quote of the Week:
"Your child will progress in direct relation to the amount of listening and observing he does." Dr. Suzuki
Different types of listening:
1.Environmental listening- while driving in the car, taking a bath, eating, playing in house or yard, and especially, while going to sleep at night.
2. Active listening- clap hands, move to music
3. Review listening- the piece(s) completed.
4. Current listening- to piece working on.
5. Preview listening- to the next piece to be played.
Master Class Order/What we did this week:
Group: A scale, each note 2 times
Hanna: Twinkle Theme
Group: Practice Lightly Row via Echo Method (I play, then students repeat. This type of practice helps develop ear training, ie. learning to play the exact tone and rhythm that they hear)
Kiana: Begin Song of the Wind (1,3,3,1,E RESET 1,3,3,1,E)
Group: Play Twinkle Theme
Group: Mississippi Hotdog one at a time stop and go
Review: Looking/reading songs in Suzuki Book 1
Group: Bow
What to Expect Next Week:
As we graduate from the Twinkles, remember to continue to practice them. You only get better through repitition!
Master Class Order:
Group: A scale, each note 2 times
Hanna: Twinkle Theme
Group: Play straight through all the Twinkle Variations plus the Theme
Group: Practice Lightly Row with music and then via Echo Method and then memorized
Jack: Lightly Row
Sophie: Lightly Row
Morgan: Lightly Row
Kiana: All of Song of the Wind
Group: Jingle Bells
Group: Bow
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Lesson #13
Quote of the Week:
"Your child will progress in direct relation to the amount of listening and observing he does." Dr. Suzuki
Different types of listening:
1.Environmental listening- while driving in the car, taking a bath, eating, playing in house or yard, and especially, while going to sleep at night.
2. Active listening- clap hands, move to music
3. Review listening- the piece(s) completed.
4. Current listening- to piece working on.
5. Preview listening- to the next piece to be played.
Master Class Order:
Kiana and Jack- will play through Twinkle Variations for their silly band
Group: Practice Lightly Row via Echo Method (I play, then students repeat. This type of practice helps develop ear training, ie. learning to play the exact tone and rhythm that they hear)
Morgan- Jingle Bells
Group: Play Jingle Bells
Hanna- Twinkle Theme
Group: Play Twinkle Theme
Sophie- Sleepy Girl
Group: Hanna, Sophie, and Morgan to play through Twinkles
Group: Play Lightly Row one time through
Group: Bow
Master Class Order for Next Week:
Group: A scale, each note 2 times
Hanna: Twinkle Theme
Group: Practice Lightly Row via Echo Method (I play, then students repeat. This type of practice helps develop ear training, ie. learning to play the exact tone and rhythm that they hear)
Kiana: Begin Song of the Wind (1,3,3,1,E RESET 1,3,3,1,E)
Group: Play Twinkle Theme
Group: Mississippi Hotdog one at a time stop and go
Group: Another Christmas song?
Review: Looking/reading songs in Suzuki Book 1
Group: Bow
Congradulations to Kiana, Jack, Sophie, and Morgan for playing the Twinkle Variations all the way through and getting their music silly bands!
Listen to this group of kids from Japan play the Twinkle Variations, too!
"Your child will progress in direct relation to the amount of listening and observing he does." Dr. Suzuki
Different types of listening:
1.Environmental listening- while driving in the car, taking a bath, eating, playing in house or yard, and especially, while going to sleep at night.
2. Active listening- clap hands, move to music
3. Review listening- the piece(s) completed.
4. Current listening- to piece working on.
5. Preview listening- to the next piece to be played.
Master Class Order:
Kiana and Jack- will play through Twinkle Variations for their silly band
Group: Practice Lightly Row via Echo Method (I play, then students repeat. This type of practice helps develop ear training, ie. learning to play the exact tone and rhythm that they hear)
Morgan- Jingle Bells
Group: Play Jingle Bells
Hanna- Twinkle Theme
Group: Play Twinkle Theme
Sophie- Sleepy Girl
Group: Hanna, Sophie, and Morgan to play through Twinkles
Group: Play Lightly Row one time through
Group: Bow
Master Class Order for Next Week:
Group: A scale, each note 2 times
Hanna: Twinkle Theme
Group: Practice Lightly Row via Echo Method (I play, then students repeat. This type of practice helps develop ear training, ie. learning to play the exact tone and rhythm that they hear)
Kiana: Begin Song of the Wind (1,3,3,1,E RESET 1,3,3,1,E)
Group: Play Twinkle Theme
Group: Mississippi Hotdog one at a time stop and go
Group: Another Christmas song?
Review: Looking/reading songs in Suzuki Book 1
Group: Bow
Congradulations to Kiana, Jack, Sophie, and Morgan for playing the Twinkle Variations all the way through and getting their music silly bands!
Listen to this group of kids from Japan play the Twinkle Variations, too!
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Lesson #12 Master Class Format
November 17, 2010
Quote of the Week:
"For the motivated musician, a master class is a must....There are usually two levels of participation....Whether you're a performer or a watcher, participating in a master class is a fantastic musical experience." p.189-190 of " Raising Muscical Kids" by Patrick Kavanaugh
Each student will have the opportunity to perform their most recent songs he/she has been practicing in order to be critiqued, for lack of a better word, in front of the class. Everyone learns from each other in this way and each student still receives the benefits of a private lesson.
Trying a new format: The Master Class
Morgan
Group: Spider Crawl with bow, “Up like the Sun”
Hanna
Group:A scale- Largo (very slow speed), Adagio (slow speed), Moderato (moderate speed) , Allegro (fast speed)
Sophie
Group:Jingle Bells review
Kiana
Group: Bow
Next Week:
Kiana and Jack- will play through Twinkle Variations for their silly band
Group: Practice Lightly Row via Echo Method (this helps develop ear training)
Morgan- Jingle Bells
Group: Play Jingle Bells
Hanna- Twinkle Theme
Group: Play Twinkle Theme
Sophie- Sleepy Girl
Group of Hanna, Sophie, and Morgan to play through Twinkles
Group: Bow
*!*!*!Bring your books this week. I will show everyone how to "read" the music to Lightly Row for home practice. Please be listening to your Suzuki book 1 CD all the way through. This helps with memory and intonation (playing in tune). If you still need to purchase one, you can easily order online at SHARMUSIC.com or click here to order the book plus cd together for only $13.97!
Note: In class, we will most always play by memory. Home is where you should practice looking at the music if need be, and then looking away to develop memorization. When a song is memorized, it is easier to focus on dynamics, such as loud and soft or slow and fast.
"Jingle Bells" Part 1
2A 2A 2A , 2A 2A 2A, 2A E A 1A 2A,
3A 3A 3A 3A, 3A 2A 2A 2A, 2A 1A 1A 2A, 1A 2A
2A 2A 2A , 2A 2A 2A, 2A E A 1A 2A,
3A 3A 3A 3A, 3A 2A 2A 2A, E E 3A 1A A
If your child is having trouble with this song, then practice the rhythm on A string.
Be listening to the Susuki book 1 cd. If you can hum the song,then you can play the song!
Please check the blog for weekly updates and pictures! I will always try to have it ready by 2pm on Thursdays.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Lesson #11
November 10, 2010
Quote of the Week:
"Your musical child is a bit like that solitary piece of charcoal. And the burning heap of coals is like the many musical friends your child can find in the various ensembles and schools in musical potential. By joining together with other musically interested children, he will be able to experience tremendous benefits that only a group setting can provide." p.129 of " Raising Muscical Kids" by Patrick Kavanaugh
Review:
Play Twinkle Theme : first together, then one note at a time
Who's ready to check off more variations?
Put Stars on Chart. Silly band, anyone?
New:
"Jingle Bells" Part 1
2A 2A 2A , 2A 2A 2A, 2A E A 1A 2A,
3A 3A 3A 3A, 3A 2A 2A 2A, 2A 1A 1A 2A, 1A 2A
2A 2A 2A , 2A 2A 2A, 2A E A 1A 2A,
3A 3A 3A 3A, 3A 2A 2A 2A, E E 3A 1A A
If your child is having trouble with this song, then practice the rhythm on A string.
Preview:
Be listening to the Susuki book 1 cd. If you can hum the song,then you can play the song!
I will play our next song, Lightly Row, for students.
A 2A E E 2A 2A 2A
Please check the blog for weekly updates and pictures! I will always try to have it ready by 2pm on Thursdays.
Quote of the Week:
"Your musical child is a bit like that solitary piece of charcoal. And the burning heap of coals is like the many musical friends your child can find in the various ensembles and schools in musical potential. By joining together with other musically interested children, he will be able to experience tremendous benefits that only a group setting can provide." p.129 of " Raising Muscical Kids" by Patrick Kavanaugh
Review:
Play Twinkle Theme : first together, then one note at a time
Who's ready to check off more variations?
Put Stars on Chart. Silly band, anyone?
New:
"Jingle Bells" Part 1
2A 2A 2A , 2A 2A 2A, 2A E A 1A 2A,
3A 3A 3A 3A, 3A 2A 2A 2A, 2A 1A 1A 2A, 1A 2A
2A 2A 2A , 2A 2A 2A, 2A E A 1A 2A,
3A 3A 3A 3A, 3A 2A 2A 2A, E E 3A 1A A
If your child is having trouble with this song, then practice the rhythm on A string.
Preview:
Be listening to the Susuki book 1 cd. If you can hum the song,then you can play the song!
I will play our next song, Lightly Row, for students.
A 2A E E 2A 2A 2A
Please check the blog for weekly updates and pictures! I will always try to have it ready by 2pm on Thursdays.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Lesson #10 "Practicing..."
November 3, 2010
Quote of the Week:
"Practicing: Divide it into parts, work on each segment, then put the parts all together. Slow practicing is so important..." p.115 of " Raising Muscical Kids" by Patrick Kavanaugh
Review:
Play “Twinkle Variations” : first together, then separately
Run Pony Run Pony
Wish I Had A Motorcycle
Sleepy (shh) Girl
Who's ready to check off more variations?
Put Stars on Chart
New:
"Jingle Bells" Part 1
2A 2A 2A , 2A 2A 2A, 2A E A 1A 2A,
3A 3A 3A 3A, 3A 2A 2A 2A, 2A 1A 1A 2A, 1A E
2A 2A 2A , 2A 2A 2A, 2A E A 1A 2A,
3A 3A 3A 3A, 3A 2A 2A 2A, E E 3A 1A A
If your child is having trouble with this song, then practice the rhythm on A string.
Preview:
Be listening to the Susuki book 1 cd. If you can hum the song,then you can play the song!
I will play our next song, Lightly Row, for students.
A 2A E E 2A 2A 2A
Practice this way:
Review all Twinkle Variations and Theme
Practice Jingle Bells
Try playing the "Preview" notes from Lightly Row (Song #2 in your Suzuki Books)
*Practice all at once for 20 minutes or more, or break it up according to your child's attention span throughout the day
Please check the blog for weekly updates and pictures! I will always try to have it ready by 2pm on Thursdays.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Lesson #9 "Praise Him with the strings." Ps. 150:4
October 27, 2010
Quote of the Week:
"Praise Him with the strings." Psalm 150:4
Review:
Clap Rhythms, Play Mississippi Hotdog together, one note at a time, walk around?
and finally, individually
New:
Play “Twinkle Variations” all the way through!
Run Pony Run Pony
Wish I Had A Motorcycle
Sleepy (shh) Girl
Who's ready to check off?
Read book about practice: "Howard's Screechy Violin"
Put Stars on Chart
Preview:
Be listening to the Susuki book 1 cd. If you can hum the song,then you can play the song!
I will play our next song, Lightly Row, for students.
Try this: A 2A E E 2A 2A 2A
Please check the blog for weekly updates and pictures! I will always try to have it ready by 2pm on Thursdays.
Quote of the Week:
"Praise Him with the strings." Psalm 150:4
Review:
Clap Rhythms, Play Mississippi Hotdog together, one note at a time, walk around?
and finally, individually
New:
Play “Twinkle Variations” all the way through!
Run Pony Run Pony
Wish I Had A Motorcycle
Sleepy (shh) Girl
Who's ready to check off?
Read book about practice: "Howard's Screechy Violin"
Put Stars on Chart
Preview:
Be listening to the Susuki book 1 cd. If you can hum the song,then you can play the song!
I will play our next song, Lightly Row, for students.
Try this: A 2A E E 2A 2A 2A
Please check the blog for weekly updates and pictures! I will always try to have it ready by 2pm on Thursdays.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Lesson #8 "Keep learning and growing!"
October 20, 2010
Quote of the Week:
"The happiest people in the world are those who keep learning and growing until the day they die." p.41 of "Raising Musical Kids" by Patrick Kavanaugh
Review:
Read book: "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" (Full poem)
Clap Rhythms, Bow Rhythms, speak notes, fill-in-the-blank for notes of Twinkle
Play Mississippi Hotdog together, one note at a time, and individually
New:
Play “Twinkle Variations” all the way through!
Run Pony Run Pony
Wish I Had A Motorcycle
Sleepy (shh) Girl
Who's ready to check off?
Put Stars on Chart- Who gets silly bands? Anyone who can hold the correct form and play straight through the Twinkle Variations plus the Twinkle Theme. Everyone will get a sticker on the chart for each Variation they play correctly. Remember: Form, rhythm, and memorization of the correct notes is what I will be looking and listening for. If notes are slightly out of tune, then we can move forward and work on this as we learn more songs.
Practice: Everyone needs to play Mississippi Hotdog 10 times a day! Make sure you are working on memorization and correct form. Remember, it feels good to do something well! Give a good effort!
Preview:
Be listening to the Susuki book 1 cd. If you can hum the song,then you can play the song!
Please check the blog for weekly updates and pictures! I will always try to have it ready by 2pm on Thursdays.
Quote of the Week:
"The happiest people in the world are those who keep learning and growing until the day they die." p.41 of "Raising Musical Kids" by Patrick Kavanaugh
Review:
Read book: "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" (Full poem)
Clap Rhythms, Bow Rhythms, speak notes, fill-in-the-blank for notes of Twinkle
Play Mississippi Hotdog together, one note at a time, and individually
New:
Play “Twinkle Variations” all the way through!
Run Pony Run Pony
Wish I Had A Motorcycle
Sleepy (shh) Girl
Who's ready to check off?
Put Stars on Chart- Who gets silly bands? Anyone who can hold the correct form and play straight through the Twinkle Variations plus the Twinkle Theme. Everyone will get a sticker on the chart for each Variation they play correctly. Remember: Form, rhythm, and memorization of the correct notes is what I will be looking and listening for. If notes are slightly out of tune, then we can move forward and work on this as we learn more songs.
Practice: Everyone needs to play Mississippi Hotdog 10 times a day! Make sure you are working on memorization and correct form. Remember, it feels good to do something well! Give a good effort!
Preview:
Be listening to the Susuki book 1 cd. If you can hum the song,then you can play the song!
Please check the blog for weekly updates and pictures! I will always try to have it ready by 2pm on Thursdays.
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