Getting Ready for the Talent Show!

Here's the link to the new version of our song:

Hallelujah Sheet Music

1. Figure out your fingerings and write them in as you move to work on each new chunk.
2. Work on each hand separately, then as you put them together figure out which notes of the melody in the right hand happen at the same time as the notes you're playing in the left hand.
3. Work on the chunks slowly without the metronome first, then add the metronome as you feel more comfortable playing the parts. Make sure you set the metronome correctly, either to 6/8, or to 2/4 and count 123 to each beat.
4. Try to keep your hands, fingers, and arms relaxed especially while shifting, it will make it easier to play and sound smoother.

Slow practice is good practice!

1. Practice slooooooow. Build up speed after starting slow only if the song calls for it.
2. Make sure you're playing the right notes as you learn your songs. Listen while you practice and make sure the song sounds right.
3. Work on dynamics, especially crescendos (make sure they get louder gradually).
4. Pages 34-39.

Practice Sheet

1. Focus! Make sure you're ready to play before you start.
2. Pages 34-39
3. Remember dynamics.
4. Go slow! Start 60 BPM or slower. 
5. Don't play forte so hard it messes you up.
6. Make sure you're playing the right rhythm.