Lesson 2: Practicing a Teacher-Selected Excerpt
Duration of Days: 180
Lesson Objective
Identify and practice challenging sections that extend range, rhythm, or articulation.
Which notes or rhythms challenge me?
How do I practice them effectively?
excerpt, range, rhythm, articulation, technique
MU:Pr4.2.6a, MU:Pr4.1.6a
Break excerpt into sections and focus on high/low notes or tricky rhythms.
Must play perfectly immediately; fast practice is better.
Step-by-step practice; add simple dynamics for early finishers; peer feedback.
Successfully perform at least one challenging section.