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You will record and post various assignments/class work here.

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How do you feel about playing Bach’s Bourrée so far? (e.g., confident, somewhat comfortable, struggling) What aspects of the piece do you enjoy or find challenging?

Are there any specific sections or techniques (e.g., bowing, intonation, rhythm) that you are struggling with? If so, which measures or passages would you like extra help on?

What would you like to focus on during a sectional rehearsal? (e.g., tempo consistency, difficult shifts, ensemble balance, articulation)

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Each student performs a section or chunk of measures individually for specific feedback on intonation and technique.

Cellos

Mm.7-11

Mm.16-17

Mm.19-23

Basses

Mm.15-16

Mm.18-20

Mm.23-26

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Students will be able to perform Bach's Bouree I with accurate rhythm, proper bow distribution, and precise fingerings in their respective parts.

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Students will demonstrate appropriate Baroque style articulation and dynamic contrast throughout the piece.

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Students will maintain steady tempo and demonstrate proper balance between cello and bass sections.

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Students perform current version of Bouree I. Record performance using Padlet's video feature for immediate feedback and later comparison.

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Split cellos and basses into separate groups. Focus on individual part challenges. Use Padlet to share recorded examples of correct execution.

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Break down challenging rhythmic passages:

Cellos

Mm.7-11

Mm.16-17

Mm.19-23

Basses

Mm.15-16

Mm.18-20

Mm.23-26

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Assess balance and ensemble technical skills through small group performance of entire piece.

i.e. accurate rhythm, proper bow distribution, and precise fingers

Focus and emphasis on precise fingerings for really tricky sixteenth note passages

Add in bow if time.

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Compare initial run-through recording with end-of-lesson performance to evaluate improvement.

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Final run-through of the piece, focusing on implementing today's improvements.

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1. Slow to Fast Pyramid Exercise

Have students play a simple sixteenth-note passage at a slow tempo (e.g., 60 BPM).

Gradually increase the tempo by 5-10 BPM each repetition.

Encourage relaxation in the left hand and efficient finger movement.

2. Rhythmic Subdivision Variations

Play the passage in different rhythmic groupings:

Dotted rhythms: Long-short, short-long patterns.

Triplet feel: Emphasizing three-note groupings against the sixteenth notes.

Reverse groupings: Grouping notes in different patterns (e.g., 3+3+2 or 2+2+4).

This challenges the brain and fingers to feel different note relationships.

3. Left-Hand Isolation Drill

Play the passage using only the left hand, focusing on evenness and clarity.

Add in right-hand support (playing only strong beats or harmony) for coordination.

4. Finger Tapping & Air Playing

Students tap out the left-hand passage on a hard surface (desk, thigh) before playing.

Air play the notes to visualize movement before touching the instrument.

5. Call and Response Imitation

The teacher plays a phrase at a moderate tempo.

Students echo back, aiming for clarity and evenness.

Repeat at gradually increasing speeds.

6. Mirror Exercises

Pair students up; one plays the passage while the other watches and mimics in the air.

Switch roles to build awareness of technique and hand position.

7. Accent Shifting Exercise

Play the passage, but emphasize different sixteenth notes in a measure:

Accent every first note in a four-note grouping.

Accent the second, then third, then fourth note.

This improves finger control and rhythmic flexibility.

8. Drone and Sing

Play a drone (on a keyboard or app) and have students sing the passage before playing.

This reinforces correct pitch and finger mapping.

9. Looping & Chaining

Have students repeat a two-note or four-note fragment, slowly adding more notes until they complete the passage.

Helps build muscle memory without overwhelming them.

10. Play in Different Positions

Transpose the passage to different positions (e.g., shifting up/down a step or playing on different strings if applicable).

Develops adaptability and ease in different hand positions.

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Advanced Extension: Bowing Technique Focus

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Advanced Extension: Bowing Technique Focus

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Work on proper bow distribution for baroque style. Practice détaché bowing in the middle of the bow for dance-like character.

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Record yourself playing pizzicato TWO excerpts of your choice from the options below with correct fingerings and rhythms. Upload to our class Padlet for feedback.

Cellos

Mm.7-11

Mm.16-17

Mm.19-23

Basses

Mm.15-16

Mm.18-20

Mm.23-26

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Write and post your responses to the following question as one comment in the comment section below:

What is one specific challenge you faced while playing Bach’s Bourrée today, and what is one strategy you can use to improve it before the next rehearsal?