KEYS TO SUCCESS
 
1. Read your practice goals for the week.

2. Do warm-ups and skill-building exercises before practicing songs.

3. Practice songs slowly and carefully.

4. If possible, listen to the recordings on this Great Oak music website.  You can also get sheet music and practice notes here in case you lose yours.


How to Practice a Song
 
SLOW AND STEADY, NOT FAST AND MESSY!!
 
1. Tap the beat and say the note names in rhythm.

2. Tap the beat and say the rhythm using silent DU’s.

3. Check the fingerings.

4. Chin play: say the note names while fingering the notes.

5. Chin play: say silent DU’s while fingering the notes.

6. Play the song in proper playing position (fingers, hands, arms, mouth, and eyes) with gentle air and silent DU’s.  Remember your HAT!!!

7. LISTEN TO YOURSELF!  What went well?  What needs work?

8. Practice the hard parts separately.