still working...

I am still practicing the first two pages..and I definitely feel more comfortable as to where the notes are and not hesitating as much in that aspect. I am still trying to get more comfortable with the rhythm, but I feel a little more comfortable. Anyways, I'm still working and hopefully it will be done soon =)

i made a little progress with fur elise. not as far along as i would like to be. but my goal for next week is to be able to play through the entire song with my right hand....so the wee after that i can start working on the left

4/9/09

Hola!

Just thinking about this Thursday- a bunch of people told me they were not going to be here, and I'm just trying to figure out a condensed schedule for those people who will still be here. Can you please post a message ASAP listing what times you are available on Thursday? I can be at Marist anytime from 5-9. After you send me your availability I'll let you know what time your lesson will be. If I won't see you, have a good break!

Laura

counting again

after last time, i've decided just to practice the right hand for now so i don't confuse myself. i think on thursday i need to hear it played a few times (just the 2 pages i'm working on) and get some notes clarified. basically i need a tiny theory lesson because this piece is more complicated....and since i don't remember how all of it is supposed to sound its hard for me to figure out the right timing and if i'm playing it somewhat correctly. but i'll play what i can on thursday night.

new piece

so i lost the book with pachabel's canon. now i'm using the other book to learn fur elise, i can play the part everyone's heard pretty easily, but very slowly. the next section is a little confusing b/c i don't know what it sounds like so i don't know if i'm playing it correctly. i'm also having trouble remembering which notes are which. i'll probably just make fur elise my recital piece because it will take me that long to perfect it =(

3/26/09

Just a quick note reminding you that there's no class tomorrow. Let me know if you have any questions about your practicing. Enjoy your week, and I'll see you in April!

progressing slowly

I am getting more comfortable with the third page and piecing it all together. Still a little slow, but the first two pages feel pretty good. The hardest part right now is just trying to get more and more comfortable with the piece. I am so anxious to finish it =)