Lesson #7: Words To Phrases, Phrases To Sentences

October 13th, 2010

Quote of the Week:
"How many thousands of time the infant must hear the words "Ma Ma" and "Da Da" before (finally) the magic day arrives, and he says the long-awaited words. There is great rejoicing, much applause, and many repeat performances... he must perform those words, over and over, for everyone who will listen...always to enthusiastic, positive reinforcement. Then the next word is added, with the same kind of support and enthusiasm....Words turn into phrases; phrases turn into sentences..." p.9 of They're rarely too young...and never too old "to twinkle!" by Kay Collier Slone

Review:
Bunny Hop Ex.- keep thumb by 1st finger tape, pick up fingers to hop across strings
Preview of Miss. Hotdog song : E, 3A, 2A, 1A

New:
Square arm- put tape on middle bow
Learn to play “Twinkle Variations” all the way through!
- handout given of notes to look at at home
Read book about practice/ show chart


Finger #'s for Twinkle Variations:
Open A Open E 1E Open E
now prepare fingers on A string (1,2,3)
3A 2A 1A Open A
Open E 3A 2A 1A
Open E 3A 2A 1A
Open A Open E 1E Open E
now prepare fingers on A string (1,2,3)
3A 2A 1A Open A

Please check the blog for weekly updates and pictures! I will always try to have it ready by 2pm on Thursdays.