Nice to see you again.
For the information of parents:
When class is canceled due to the weather we will try to make up the class if possible at the end of the term. If we can't, then we will give a refund for the class or classes missed.
Today we learned many new things and had lots of fun.
Level 1:
You completed lessons 9 and 10 with Mr. Bach - Notes getting higher and higher, and notes getting lower and lower. It's always a good idea to start at middle C when you want to get higher or lower. Remember to use medium high notes and very high notes, as well as medium low notes and very low notes. There are extra songs for you to practice on the computer in the Library, if you have the CMJ software at home. See if you can learn a few of them really well to show me next week. Keep your fingers curved and wrists up.
Level 2:
You completed lesson 18 and 19 with Miss Mendelssohn. You're now reading 'grown-up notes'. When you see a note with a stem going down, play it with your left hand. When the stem is going up, play it with your right hand. Make sure to place both thumbs on C for 'Middle C position'. Practice naming the notes for each finger 5-4-3-2-1 and 1-2-3-4-5. You can exercise your fingers by playing different 4 note patterns, like we practiced in class. Think of 4 finger numbers and then play them in order keeping a steady beat.
We'll talk more about grown-up notes next time. All of you are doing very well with your ear training games. Today Cameron was able to find every piece of treasure (10 out of 10) on his first or second try by recognizing the sounds of high notes and low notes.
At the end of class I played some 4-beat rhythms on my hand drum for the level 1 students and some stepping and skipping melodies on my violin for the level 2 students.
Excellent work guys.
Have a good week!
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