Tied Notes Exercise 2 (Performance)
Lesson time: (1min 3sec)
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This lesson is part of the course Piano Foundations: Rhythm & Range
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Lesson transcript:
Music Lesson: Tied Note Exercise 2
Let's perform the tune 'Tied Note Exercise 2' from the Rockschool Piano Method, Part 2.
Make sure to pay attention to the following aspects as you practice:
- Tied Notes: Ensure each tied note is held for its full value.
- Dynamics: Observe the dynamics indicated in the score.
- Tempo: Maintain a steady tempo throughout the exercise.
Tips for using the interactive sheet music:
- Switch between my performance and the backing track using the player controls.
- Turn the virtual keyboard on and off using the button in the control bar to see the notes being played.
- Start slow and gradually increase tempo by using the speed control.
- Loop tricky sections by clicking on the sheet music and dragging with your mouse or finger.
- Use the built-in metronome to keep a steady tempo.
Enjoy your practice!
About the instructor
Talia Girton is a musician and HCPC-registered music therapist, and the founder of The Cycling Music Teachers. Her work brings together music therapy, counselling and education, and she tutors internationally on the music therapy training course at UDELAS in Panama as well as contributing to professional development with the European Piano Teachers Association (EPTA). On MusicGurus she teaches the Piano Method and Piano Foundations courses, guiding complete beginners from first steps through rhythm, both hands, theory and performance. read more