Essential for Strings: p. 50. 1. FM scale 2. FM arpeggio 3. d melodic minor scale 4. dm arpeggio p. 14 Rhythm M, ms. 1-12. Preview this and play on any note from the FM chord (F, A, or C) String Players Guide: p. 36 and 37 all of the […] Read more »
Bach Orchestra, Oct. 9
A Rhythm A Week: Unit 24 (C Major and 6/8 time), Unit 25 (FM and cut time=2/30 High Tech: p. 13, 14, and 15 Sacred Settings: p. 12 Amazing Grace Bach Bonus Question: Improvise an easy song, like Happy Birthday or Twinkle, Twinkle and be prepared to play 4 measures […] Read more »
Beginner Cello Class, Oct. 9
Remember to practice your cello and your flashcards each day. Right now 15 minutes a day should be all that is needed. Lesson Focus: Posture and how you hold your cello. Be sure you and the cello are facing the same direction. Learning the 5 notes, D E F# G […] Read more »
Young Beginner Violin Class
Essential Elements: Exercises 8-11; review finger numbers in the box at the top of page 6; On Exercise 10, the note is G. Remember, G is on the D string, and you will put your 3rd finger on the blue tape. On Exercise 11, the note is F#. Remember, F# […] Read more »
Advanced Intermediate Orchestra 10/9/15
ARAW: Unit 12 EE: Chester and p. 5 Read more »
Intermediate Orchestra 10/9/15
Excellent job on seating auditions! Usually it is easy to make a decision as to who sits where, but this year everyone had a very good audition, and it was very difficult. I am excited that we have such a strong group! Even though I give you the assignment in […] Read more »
Beginner Orchestra Older Violins
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Beginning Viola Class 10/9/15
I will be doing a bonus question each week to encourage you to check the website for your assignments. Even though I announce in class what you need to do for the week, I will be posting pictures to help with posture, so please check the website every week! Bonus […] Read more »
Young Beginner Violin Class 10/2/15
Essential Elements: Practice pages 4 and 5, numbers 2-7 When plucking, put your right thumb against the circular tape on the right side of your fingerboard, and pluck with your index finger. Curl the rest of the fingers on your right hand, so they do not get in the way. […] Read more »
Brahms Orchestra, Oct. 2
Sounds of Celebration, Book 2 Praise and Adoration Medley Sounds of Worship More Love to Thee Wedding Music I. Aria VII. Brahms Theme Add vibrato, bring out sfordanzos X. Canon I will bring the other cello part arrangement by Zinn this Friday Read more »