1-3: Your Second Song – Introduction to Rhythm
Unit 1 lasts 4 weeks and contains 16 lessons.
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In this lesson you will learn
- Piece: G! I’m A Drummer
- Whole Note
- Half Note
- Quarter Note
- Practice strategies: Count and Clap, Fingerings, Play while naming finger numbers
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Practice Suggestions for all pieces:
- Clap the rhythm and count out loud! (Check the time signature and write in the counting.)
- Name the notes before you play the first time, review circled notes on the following days.
- Find your hand placement carefully and think about relaxed curved fingers that press into the keys.
- Play and name the notes or up/downs. – do this until you are relaxed and accurate (at least 5 times.)
- Play and count the beats. Don’t skip this step!! Any insecurities will show up when you are counting as you play. Do this step until you can play without stopping at a tempo that is pleasing.
Additional Daily Practice:
- Review Note Letter Names
- Review Rhythm terms: Whole note, half note, quarter note and their time values
- Read your lesson notes
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This isn’t Netflix! So, let’s not binge-watch! Take the lessons one day at a time, and give yourself a chance to absorb what you are learning. The trick is daily practice over time…