Purple Magic Lesson #2

Teacher Tidbits
This week I introduced our "Mystery Points". Each student has a picture at their keyboard and when I see exceptional behavior, or if they try a new skill or do something really hard, they can color in a portion of the picture.  When all colored in, they receive a "Mystery Card" (that you filled in at orientation). Should take 3-4 weeks to earn.  So exciting!!

Dictation happened in class this week for the first time! Your students successfully notated (wrote down) quarter notes!

If your child has been playing Scale In and Out with just the RH, they might try using BOTH this week. Here's a video link that will help!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=49&v=5QnLGfsaEP4

Purpose in the Play

Caterpillar Cousins
Our old favorite caterpillar is BACK to help our finger strength, coordination, and dexterity! This time we are asking even MORE out of your little musician by requiring their hands to play in parallel motion.

Bounce and Roll
Our first repertoire piece will have your child sight reading and playing hands together. It will also teach us how to accurately execute and recognize the articulation markings for staccato and legato that we experienced physically last week!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Articulation_(music)


Making Musicians
A little Staccato and Legato humor for you...
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