Piano Adventures 3A: Simple Gifts and D Major, Sus Chords

 This lesson plan includes activities for "Simple Gifts" in Piano Adventures 3A.

Music Sample

Tap the rhythm as you listen to Simple Gifts.

Theory

Watch the Video about  Suspended (sus4) chords

Improvisation

Improvise Melodies using the notes from the D major scale in any order as you play along with one of these backing tracks. 

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Perception

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