Make you register at Parks and Recreation Office, so we can continue having fun in this class!
I reviewed with you everything you need to know to count out the rhythms for our next set of classes. Keep your scale sheet and practice one octave scales also (C,G,D). Half notes might be best, holding each note of the scale two beats or taps of your foot (long bows). Call me if you have any questions at 660-9185, or if you'd like to schedule a free private lesson (Christmas present).
Songs we went over started on page 20, song 69 (D scale with quarter and eighth notes alternating). Songs: 80,81,86,89 (our own copied version if you like the double stops), 91 (part A & B), 102, 106, 112, 113, 115, 128, 132, E string notes 156-161, 166, 168, 174. If you have time you can work on Simple Gifts on page 45, part A only once you know your E string notes. There is a chart of all notes on page 47.
The piece by Handel, Bourree is a dance. It already has the fingering marked and if you can learn in pizz or without the slurrs over break you will be that much ahead. We will have the rest of the year to perfect that piece of music. It is often played as a solo, memorized. When a student completes this song they are ready to move ahead in the Suzuki method of string music, that was develped by a well known and recognized teacher from Japan.
Happy practicing! I hope you all have a special Christmas, and get to play the First Noel for some special audience to celebrate this season of thanksgiving for a blessed savior.
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