Practising Tips:
Things are sounding so good! Please practise page 9 in your books this week, especially Good King Wenceslas. Also try playing Jolly Old Saint Nicolas on page 10, and Jingle Bells on page 12.
Aim for long notes that float on one stream of air. Don't stop your air between notes, simply interrupt the airflow with your tongue!
Check that your posture is correct. Lengthen your spine and keep both feet flat on the floor.
Are the corners of your mouth firm? Don't let your lips stick out.
If a line is frustrating you, take a deep breath, then break it down into manageable amounts. First, only clap the rhythm while counting "1,2,3,4" Next, say and "ghost play" the notes (no sound from the instrument--just use your fingers. Then SLOWLY play through the line and speed up gradually as you are able.
For each selection that you play, decide which bar is the trickiest. Practise only those 4 notes until you can play them well. Then play the whole line.
Upcoming Events
Monday, December 12 from 6:15 to 7:30 is our studio recital. This will be held at the Gordon Snow Recreation Centre.
Thursday, December 15 at 11:00 at the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium is the Nutcracker ballet. Reply to the email from Louise for ordering tickets.
