Last Adult Class Until New Class Starts Jan. 13, Wednesday

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.

5th grade Beginner Homework for Christmas Break

We had a wonderful last class before Christmas break. Just about everyone was willing to stand up in front of the class and play one of our songs for the upcoming concert, Sunday, Jan. 31. I passed out flyers for this concert with all the information on them, including dress code, location of concert, how to get there and when. It will be really fun to see everyone all dressed up and standing up to either play a solo or duet in front of the audience. They may also add a variation to a tune, as a creative part of the concert.

Here is the list of what songs they are to practice over break. We will still be adding a few songs to the concert when we return to school the week of Jan. 4.

Starting on page 11, Songs 31 and 32, then page 12 songs 33 and 34. We will play Jingle Bells near the middle to tip of bow song 41, and play Mozart's Melody song 43 memorized. On page 15 , songs 44 and 45.

The new songs we plyed are on page 20, rhythm rap 66 and pepperoni pizza 67.

If you would like a free Christmas present of a private lesson at my house, call me at 660-9185. I am home Monday the 21, giving lessons and Tuesday and Wednesday. Thursday is Christmas Eve and I won't be available again until December 30. Call to make appointment.
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