Adult Class for Jan. 20

Continue practicing two octave C scale remembering it's rules, low 2 finger on D and A string (first two fingers very close). For violins only -1 on E string by the nut then 2, then first finger shifting to where 3 would be (called III position ), ending on 2nd and 3rd finger close. All other scales are based on this one and that is why it is so important. I will ask for volunteers to play this for the class when you feel you have it mastered it. Those in high school group can practice vibrato with this. I will teach this to others near end of this session.

Practice Dervish rhythm piece counting to 2 with subdivisions in each measure. It is in the G scale so use those fingerings from scale sheet. 1&2& is the way to count eighth note rhythms, but quarter notes you can just say one, two, and half notes do a slow bow of two counts. There is one place rhythm holds half note tied to eighth so you count 1,2 with 1&,2 in next measure. Taping the foot 1,2 helps. Practice to measure 21.

Anasazi and Dervish right now are just for my first beginning group while high school is practicing in the hallway. They may join us later on these songs. Anasazi is in C scale rules. Some of the low 2 fingerings are marked with a L2. This is so you don't forget and accidentally play f# or c#. Cellos have solo of 2 measures playing A then 2 up bow E's that are ties, but you stop bow without leaving a space (no staccato). There are slurrs for violins on 2 eighth notes with half note. First violins are on D string, 2nds on G string to start. Go only to measure 11. The rest of the song is very similar so once we learn this part the rest will follow.

High school I would like you to be able to play Danny Boy next week for the whole group at the beginning of class, after we do C scale and rhythm exercises. You will be practicing Antartica in the hallway also so you will be more ready to play it at the end class. I will add new music as you get this all perfected. Try two verses of Danny Boy, one in unison, the next with viola and cello playing the harmony.

Save Desert Sands, we will deal with that later.

Bouree (dance), we are learning together in unison, one line at a time for beginners. Assignment is at least the first line. If you can play to measure 16 keep practicing that. I will call for volunteers to demonstrate sections as you get them prepared. Beginners will find the CD useful, track 6. We will not play the dance that fast. The cellos need a slower speed anyway. Ours will be a slower more elegant dance.

Hope this helps. I am available Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays for scheduled private lessons, in the afternoons and evenings. And really anytime during the day except Friday AM.
Anne Nesse