Piano Adventures 2A: Scale and Chord Adventure Warmups

 This post includes lesson plans for "Adventure Warmups" in Piano Adventures 2A.

Music Sample

Listen to Adventure Challenge Slow and Fast in C Major.  

Theory

Draw pictures above each section that match the pattern of the keys (Vanilla Cone-All White, Hamburger, Oreos and Killer B/Chocolate.

Improvisation

Choose a backing track below and improvise melodies using notes from the scale in any order.

C Major

Ukulele, Little Idea, Hey!, A New Beginning, Buddy
Tenderness, Once Again, Retro Soul, A Day to Remember

G Major

Acoustic Breeze, Freedom

D Major

Going Higher, Clear Day, Perception or Pop and Rock

A Major

Cute, Funny Song, Pop and Rock

E Major

Memories, A Better World, Adventure, Sweet

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