Suzuki Pieces
Name 2 folk songs in Suzuki book 1. Play 1 together.
Lightly Row, Song of the Wind, Go Tell Aunt Rhody, O Come Little Children, May Song, Twinkle Theme
How do you play a D? (play or describe how to play any D)
Open D or 3 on A
What dynamic tells us to play loudly?
f or Forte
What does "Allegro" mean?
Happy, with life or vitality, upbeat
Name a piece that Dr. Suzuki wrote. Play it together.
Twinkle variations, Allegro, Allegretto, Andantino, Etude
How do you play a C#? (play or describe how to play a C#)
High 2 on A
Describe "staccato", give an example of a piece that uses it, and play it together.
short, separated sounding notes, sticky bows
(Song of the Wind, Allegro, Perpetual Motion, Allegretto, Etude, Gossec Gavotte)
What tempo is "Andantino?"
A medium speed, like a walking pace
What pieces in Suzuki Book 1 have multiple variations? Play 1 together.
Twinkle, Perpetual Motion, Etude
How do you play a B? (Play or describe how to play any B)
1 on A, 4 on E, 2 on G
What is a medium quiet dynamic?
What is a "fermata," and what is a piece in book 1 that we can we find one in?
Looks like: curved line with dot underneath. Tells us to hold a note or rest longer than written.
(Allegretto, Andantino)
Name a piece in Book 1 that is in 3/4 time.
Minuet 1, 2, or 3
How do you play an F#? (Play or describe how to play an F#)
1 on E or high 2 on D
Describe "legato" and give an example of a piece that uses it.
Sustained, connected notes
(Lightly Row, Go Tell Aunt Rhody, O Come Little Children, Long Long Ago)
Gradually slow down
How many pieces in Book 1 are "dances?" Pick one to play together.
4 (Minuet 1, 2, & 3, Gavotte)
There are 4 different ways to play A in first position. Play or describe 2.
Open A
3 on E
4 on D
1 on G
Describe a crescendo.
Gradually play louder and louder
What does "D.C. al Fine" tell us to do in the music?
(Da Capo al Fine) Return to the beginning of the piece and play until Fine without repeats.