Lessons and Progress: Lesson Notes Part 1

February 28, 2008 at 12:02 AM

I am going to write notes that i would be writing in my note book and I will call these notes Lessons Notes. Not too creative or catchy but for me I am starting a new direction with my lesson and I promised myself to keep track of what I plan to do and then do it.
Instead of zipping through the Suzuki books as fast as I can, I am going to take what time is necessary to memorize 4 or 5 measures at a time and then when I have the entire piece committed to memory I am going to work on other refinements.
This week I was given the added incentive that I could possibly--in the future--play in an actual community orchestra. This to me was a carrot--or a Snickers--or a 75% Dark Chocolate bar! I remember the fun of playing in a small high school orchestra and thinking that there was nothing better than to be part of a bunch of musicians who as soloists were not remarkable but sitting side by side we had the power to produce some really great sounds.
So to get to that point, my plan for this week is to concentrate on bow direction,
rhythm and memorization of the entire piece. A suggestion from my instructor is to get it right 5 times in a row and move on. (We are talking real basic stuff so those of you who are not beginners you may want to pass these "Notes" up.)
If you want to sing and have a voice that would make Simon Cowl throw up his hands the violin is a wonderful thing to grab when you NEED to sing!

From PM Chu
Posted on February 28, 2008 at 12:06 AM

Yay!! I will look forward to reading your notes, I'm a beginner as well (well, very beginning i should say!)

I like the idea of getting 5x in a roll right and move on!

As for community orchestra, that's my goal as well. How much experience do you have to have before you can join one? (just so i have something to look forward to!)

From Stephen Brivati
Posted on February 28, 2008 at 12:34 AM

Greetings
>(We are talking real basic stuff so those of you who are not beginners you may want to pass these "Notes" up.)

See preceding blog...
Cheers,
Buri

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