EQ: How do you learn a new piece of music?

I AM LOOKING FOR EVIDENCE OF PRACTICE AND WILL BE TAKING CONDUCT POINTS FOR THOSE PERSONS WHO ARE NOT PREPARED FOR CLASS!

Monday: D Scale --pay attention to finger patterns they are the difference between good intonation and bad intonation, Open String Warm-up, #6 Tone piece for a grade--balance and ensemble are our focus for this piece. You have all of the parts in front of you, how does your part fit? Dotted Quarter Notes in the Book--we took the pre-test and did not do so well so this week we will focus on how to count dotted quarter notes and read the road signs. Melody--Rites of tamburo excerpts and 1st violins play Symphony from measure 35-53.

Tuesday: D scale, Rhythm from Rites of Tamburo---see your warm-up. Dotted Quarter Notes in your Book---you play this for a grade tomorrow. Melody--Rite of Tamburo excerpts. Viola Hero from the beginning to the end---we have already learned the rhythm from this piece now all you must do is support the viola melody....what does this mean? 1st violins play Symphony from measures 35-53 and begin learning the end of Danny Rocks with Dr. K. Cellos how do you play quietly?

Wednesday: Open String Warm-up, Listening Log, D scale, Dotted Quarter Notes Post test---make sure you follow the road map and count all dotted quarter notes (1-2-3). You will be taking this by stands in small ensembles. Rites of Tamburo excerpts with cello/ bass accompaniment---guess what they play dotted quarter notes : ) 1st violins play Symphony from measures 35-53. Continue working on Viola Hero from 25 to the end....what special effects do we need for this piece!!!!

Thursday: Theory--play your chord progression for each other and be able to explain it. D scale and Rites of Tamburo---the major riff....all of our bows need to go the same direction and follow the articulation. Danny Rocks from the beginning through the time signature....focus on changing the changing timbres, how must you change your bow stroke, articulations, dynamics, and bow speed?

Friday: Test on Rites excerpts and Viola Hero as a class from beginning to the end. 1st violins will also play Symphony from measures 35-53.

Learning Goals:

1. Viola Hero
2. Rite of Tamburo main riff with appropriate articulations
   
3. Have an understanding of how to create standard chord progressions
4. Learn how to count dotted quarter notes