Dodgems
STEP 1
Step 2
Familiarise and Analyse
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listen to the recording of the piece carefully at least 3 times
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identify a key signature (which sharps, flats?)
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play the scale with the same key signature for one octave
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check time signature ( how will you count?)
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what is the character of the piece? ( sad, happy, fast slow etc.)
Reading the Notes
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read the notes aloud without playing
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work on one line at a time
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play hands with separately only
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find the correct hand position
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play slowly and say the letter names of the notes
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use the correct fingering (check finger number carefully)
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follow the video, stop the video when instructed and master each section
STEP 3
STEP 4
Establishing Melody and Rhythm
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clap the rhythm of the right hand and count aloud 1,2,3,4,1,2,3,4 etc.
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play with the right hand and count aloud
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clap the rhythm of the left hand and count aloud 1,2,3,4,1,2,3,4 etc.
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play with the left hand and count aloud
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keep mastering with hands separately until it is in time and flowing/continuous
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try to add articulation ( legato, staccato)
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play in time and count in your head
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add metronome if possible
Playing with Both Hands Together
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play very slowly with both hands together and master one line at a time
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play again with both hands but now count aloud
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don't move to another line until mastered and flowing
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play the whole piece from the beginning till the end ( do not rush )
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​keep playing until you have almost memorised it
STEP 5
Adding More Details
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add the dynamics ( loud, soft etc. )
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if you feel confident try to play a little faster
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check for tempo changes (last bar)
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keep playing and find the good feeling while you play
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add character by using all of the covered elements ( dynamics, articulation, right tempo etc. )
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enjoy playing the piece and always keep the standard high