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Grade 5 Music Theory
Grade 5 Music Theory Below is the ‘information sheet’ which I give to pupils when we have covered all aspects of grade 5 theory. The subjects are listed under ‘Question 1’, ‘Question 2’ ‘… 3’ etc. as a means of … Continue reading
Tagged alto clef, cadences, chords, grade 5 theory, instruments, Italian terms, key signatures, melodic intervals, melody-writing, ornaments, phrasing, scales, tenor clef, theory, time signature, transposition
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4) New and Old Pieces
Piano Lesson Format 4: New and Old Pieces Depending what stage the ‘piece in progress’ is at, I might also give the pupil a new piece to work on. New Piece With the John W. Schaum series of books, this … Continue reading
Tagged articulation, dynamics, fingering, key signatures, new piece, notes, old piece, pedalling, phrasing, play slowly, practice habits, rhythm, separate hands, staccato, time signature
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Parental Involvement
Parental Involvement in Piano Lessons The feelings and opinions of parents are obviously extremely important as it is generally they who pay for the piano lessons. Therefore it is vital to have a good relationship with them so that you … Continue reading
Tagged crotchet, first lesson, Italian terms, minim, parental involvement, perform, time signature, treble clef
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