TEACH A NEW SONG:
“Wiggle Fingers” – 1 – 5 – 2 – 4 – 3 – 1
Clap and count rhythm (Quar-ter, HALF NOTE, WHOLE NOTE HOLD IT, Two-eights, Half note DOT, rest)
Point to STEPS (line-space and space-line) and SKIPS (line-line, or space-space)
What Position will your hands be in for this song? (Middle C, C Position, G Position, F Position, etc.)
Teacher Plays song while counting aloud.
Student plays the song (teacher or student can count aloud).
Student should play the song 3 times each day at home–memorize it if possible.
PRACTICE TIPS (for more advanced students)
- Practice WITH MUSIC daily (even if your songs are memorized). All Sonatas should be practiced with Metronome and Music Daily.
- BUMBLES (Hard Spots) SLOW LOUD FINGERS – 5 times Hands Together (Daily)
- Listen to your Classical pieces on YouTube
- Play by Memory
- PERFORM DAILY – PERFORM ON DIFFERENT PIANOS AT DIFFERENT PLACES
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