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How to Practice

Posted on January 7, 2013 by miriamtroxler

How to Practice – Begin The Chinese philosopher said, “Even the longest journey must begin where you stand.” 1. Open the case or sit down at the piano. Progress begins when you are at your instrument. Often beginning is the … Continue reading →

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Mystery Composer 2013

Posted on January 6, 2013 by miriamtroxler

Listen to the audio clip of this year’s Mystery Composer. Submit the name of the composer and the work by email or on paper at your lesson. (25 points)

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Symbol Saturday

Posted on January 5, 2013 by miriamtroxler

Do you know what this musical symbol is? Draw it and write your answer in your notebook and bring it to your next lesson. (1 point)

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Five Facts

Posted on January 4, 2013 by miriamtroxler

Today’s Point Contest challenge is find five facts about a musical instrument. Submit your five facts in the comments. (5 points)

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Seeing Intervals

Posted on January 2, 2013 by miriamtroxler

Part of reading music quickly is the ability to see intervals. The most basic part of this skill is being able to tell if the note is a line note or a space note. For a line note, a line … Continue reading →