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.

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.

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.