With the dreadful weather out there this morning, we had a small class today. Just 7 of us altogether. In fact, considering how bad the road conditions were, that was quite a few. Thanks to everyone who made the trek out to meet me this morning for the final class of the term!
Today we kicked off with some C-major scales and rhythm exercises. These are really good practice for you so please try them out at home if you have a keyboard and some extra time over the break! Try both the Right Hand and Left Hand with the scales. Keep a steady beat and good hand posture. Make sure to use the correct fingering.
Overall, your scales and rhythms have gotten so much better over these six short weeks. I'm very impressed with all of your hard work.
After a little bit of the Bongo Boy game, we went and played a few different songs on the piano. Old Grey Goose, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star and Away in a Manger. Everyone has pretty much mastered Old Grey Goose level 1, but Old Grey Goose level 2 is still challenging for most of you. This is perfectly alright. Your sightreading has improved so much over the term - everyone was able to score a 75% or better (many were in the 90-100% range) on all three of the level 1 songs we tried today.
Finally, we did some Grand Staff Note Placement, and Spelling games in the Theory portion of the Piano Suite software.
We're getting better with recognizing the letter names on the staff, but this can always use practice. Try doing some note naming at home with this online game: http://www.musictheory.net/trainers/html/id82_en.html
It's been a very successful term with this class, and I look forward to coming back in the new year to continue teaching at the same time - same place!
If you'd like to register your child for winter term classes, please visit www.musiqclub.com or call 453-4464.
Spots fill up quickly so please sign up soon. All of these students are top notch. I'd like to see them back :)
Thank you and best wishes for your holiday.
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