Week of 1-25

Pentatonic Scales & inversions. Writing Pentatonic Melodies

This Friday (and every Friday), you will teach the class a song. Be prepared!

Remember, practice a little each day to get maximum benefit. You will develop finger strength and muscle memory faster that way. I know for everyone in the class, at least some of the concepts are new. Make sure you practice them so you can master them. If you scored less than 14/15 on any playing test, you may retake for a 14, but it is your responsibility to prepare and come to me to do it.

For maximum practice success:

1. Isolate the problem

2. Slow the tempo down

3. Figure out rhythms, then notes, then articulations

4. For yourself to play in time- even if it's 1/4 of the speed of the song or slower.

5. Speed it up when you have it mastered in the slower speed.