Homework 2011-2012 C6 #1-3

Answer the following questions:

Homework #1

1. What is the numbering system for the fingers when playing piano?
2. When playing from left to right where do the notes on the piano go from G back to A?
3. What notes are used when playing "Ode to Joy"?
4. Why do you need to curve some fingers when playing the piano?

Homework #2

1. What is the "Hanon"?
2. What is an example of expansion in piano fingering?
3. What should you do if you get a cramp when playing piano?
4. What can you do to prevent getting cramps when you play?

Homework #3

1. What technique do you need to use to play a 7 note scale?
2. What finger should you avoid using when playing black keys?
3. What is a root position chord?
4. What is a 7th chord?

Due Friday May 18 or May 25 if by email (albertwestside@gmail.com)