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In this lesson students focus on reading and playing their first 4 songs using one hand at a time. There are two songs for each hand. One review song and then the next more challenging piece. This begins to further develop finger dexterity, demonstrates patience and it continues their familiarity on the notes of each clef in the Penta Scale positions.
Lesson Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
Understand that music on the treble clef will be played by the right hand.
[Identification]
Understand that music on the bass clef will be played by the left hand.
Remind the students how far they’ve climbed in earning their White K-Tag.
Hand Game
Knowledge Check: Left Hand vs. Right Hand Live Slide Game.
Grand Staff
Review: Right Hand plays notes on top staff.
Review: Left Hand plays notes on bottom staff.
Grand Staff Game 2
K-Piano Method
The 4 Step System:
The Beat
The Seat
One Hand
Both Hands
The Beat: Count the rhythms.
The Seat: Find the hand position.
One Hand: Play the right hand or left hand.
Both Hands: Play fully.
Right Hand Bounce
Students review Right Hand Bounce with a series of challenges. First they play alone to learn the notes, then they have metronome and backing track challenges at various speeds.
Magic Train
The students now do the same for a more challenging song: Magic Train.
Left Hand Bounce
Students review Left Hand Bounce with a series of challenges. First they play alone to learn the notes, then they have metronome and backing track challenges at various speeds.
Go Go Lefty
The students now do the same for a more challenging song: Go Go Lefty.