It was great seeing all of you again.
We had 4 students to kick off the first class of the winter term - each of you got your own computer and an invitation to bring a friend for next time.
Today we reviewed notes getting higher and higher and lower and lower.
Remember, to get higher, you have to start low. And to get lower you have to start high. We read the story "Up, up, down" by Robert Munsch together. Thanks for your help in making all the sound effects!
In the lesson room, we learned more about Scott Joplin, and met briefly with Mr. Bach.
You're getting better at reading notes and finding middle C. When you practice, try to keep a steady beat. Use your right hand for high notes, and left hand for low notes.
In the games room you did some ear training exercises, playing back rhythms and listening to tones getting higher or lower.
In the improvisation room, you applied everything that you've learned so far: double notes, holding notes, high and low, fast and slow, legato and staccato. Each of you recorded a song to show me - all of you did an excellent job.
Practice the concepts above on your keyboards at home. If you have the CMJ software, check out the library for more songs to learn. As always, I like to hear what students have been working on at the beginning of class. For example, Haylea showed me a tune her father taught her how to play on the piano, and Jacob played a bit of Mary had a little lamb.
See you next time - have a good week.
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