https://padlet.com/laporejr_robert/sean Life is like a piano, what you get out of it depends on how you play it. en-us 2018-12-19 19:03:00 UTC 2026-01-31 05:11:34 UTC hello@padlet.com laporejr_robert https://padlet.com/laporejr_robert/sean/wish/315986177 This is where you'll check your homework in this website every week.]]> 2018-12-19 19:03:29 UTC https://padlet.com/laporejr_robert/sean/wish/315986177 laporejr_robert https://padlet.com/laporejr_robert/sean/wish/316542152 Great first lesson today. Here are the pages to practice next week.

page 12 - make sure to count slowly but surely. Always count out loud while practicing, this helps you improve the evenness of the piece. Be careful on the half notes, make sure to hod it for the full 2 counts. Also be aware of the dotted half note which equals 3 counts.

page 13 - be mindful of dotted half note. make sure to use proper fingering. also remember to look at the time signature to know what number ends each measure.

page 14 - make sure to hold half note for 2 beats. Always start practicing slow. Give your brain and muscle memory time to sync to each other. Also use proper fingering.

page 15 -  be careful on playing some notes on the third measure and sixth measure. Again, play slowly and count out loud. Be mindful on fingering. Watch half notes.

page 16 - Hold down the damper pedal for the full song. Make sure to look at the time signature to know what count you are in. Be mindful of dotted half notes. Try not to hesitate playing each measure, make sure to play as even as you can. Tap your foot to keep the song even. Make sure at the ending to switch your hands from the same note.

page 17 - Practice this slowly. Make sure to use proper fingering. Also be mindful of holding the half notes for 2 counts.

Tips for practicing
1. Always start by playing slow, give your brain and muscle time to absorb what is happening.
2. Repetition is key to attaining notes and technique more effectively
3. Count out loud/tap your foot to keep songs even
4. Follow the proper fingering, makes your life easier
5. Observe time signature before playing.
6. Hold certain notes such as half notes to its' proper count.

Start to do theory homework. This will definitely improve your note reading quicker.

I have attached some references images for review of today's lesson. See you next week.]]> 2018-12-23 05:11:59 UTC https://padlet.com/laporejr_robert/sean/wish/316542152 laporejr_robert https://padlet.com/laporejr_robert/sean/wish/316542739 2018-12-23 05:39:18 UTC https://padlet.com/laporejr_robert/sean/wish/316542739 laporejr_robert https://padlet.com/laporejr_robert/sean/wish/316543010 2018-12-23 05:48:58 UTC https://padlet.com/laporejr_robert/sean/wish/316543010 laporejr_robert https://padlet.com/laporejr_robert/sean/wish/316543108 2018-12-23 05:51:52 UTC https://padlet.com/laporejr_robert/sean/wish/316543108 laporejr_robert https://padlet.com/laporejr_robert/sean/wish/316543144 2018-12-23 05:52:29 UTC https://padlet.com/laporejr_robert/sean/wish/316543144