FORM+AND+ANALYSIS

TOPIC ONE: Come up with ways/methods in which to learn the circle of fifths...as many as you want. Out of these, pick which method works best for you, and explain why. How fast can you recite the circle of fifths? I use to require my student to keep drilling until they could recite under 2 minutes; some actually got it in 30 seconds! Now let's add your also playing scales and arpeggios. I will show you what/how I practice, and you can add--or discard!--ideas as fit your needs.

TOPIC TWO: We will start going through piano literature, which you will analyze: key, modulations (to where?), chords, form. We'll start with the beginning literature. Although I do not go into key with very beginner students, you need this information. I do go over form; most easy pieces are in simple AB ("question and answer form), ABA, AABA, form. I'll give you some beginner books/pieces to analyze.