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In Twinkle Variation C we are working toward finger tip control. The research question might be phrased "what do I need to do with my body to make consistently beautiful small, delicate sounds?" We are after very easy, nearly effortless playing. In general, the faster we go in music the lighter the sound must be.

Things To Listen for:

• All beautiful, clear short, small notes; all the same for beginners.
• An absolutely accurate rhythmic pattern.

Things To Watch for:

• PlayingPosition - feet flat, balanced, sitting tall, shoulders and arms relaxed, spinal curves correct.
• HandPosition - thumb near the black key and over white keys at all times - wrist stable - moving finger tips.

Practice Notes:

• ManusDexter
  • Practice the pattern many times with finger 1 on treble C.
  • Practice jumping quickly from finger 1 on C to finger 4 on G many times. (You have half as much time to get there as in TwinkleVariationA).
  • Practice the pattern with finger 4 many times.
  • Practice with the rest of the fingers just like TwinkleVariationA.
  • Always remember to listen carefully and evaluate the work constantly.

• M. S.
  • Do not start Left hand work until you have can play all of the Twinkles well with your Right hand.
  • Then, use the same procedure for the Left hand.
  • If you are right-handed, please practice the Left hand even more that you do the Right hand.

Related Links

• Please read Parts 2 and 3 of "How to Teach Beginners" by SenseiHarukoKataoka.
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-- FloydPerryThistle - 26 Aug 2003
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