Essential Elements Book #1
Continue to warm-up on P.1 & 2. Focus on good posture, embouchure (mouth placement), tonguing.
Work p. 12-13.
Begin working on 153, 182, and 152.
Begin working on 153, 182, and 152.
Use your CD or Online Access! Listen to the accompaniment tracks and play along.
Listen to professional players! Listen to your tone quality vs. theirs and try to refine your sound.
Listen to professional players! Listen to your tone quality vs. theirs and try to refine your sound.
Rhythm Book
Work Lessons 6-7
Work Lessons 6-7
Study your flashcards for the notes found on pp. 1-9.
Remember! Practice smart!
Successful practice time:
1. Quiet space
2. All materials present
3. Good Posture
4. Warm up with deep breaths for 1-2 minutes (10 seconds in, 10 seconds out)
Successful music practice:
1. Look for time signature, key signature(s), tempo(s), dynamics, and accidentals.
2. Clap, tap, or buzz rhythm before playing.
3. Silently finger/position through the piece in tempo.
4. Play through the exercise.
5. If you can play through it 4x without a mistake you have mastered it.