Piano Adventures 3B: Rondoletto and Technique Review

 This post includes lesson plans for "Rondoletto" by Christian Brunner in Piano Adventures 3A Technique.

Music Samples

Choose a video of Rondoletto to watch below and pay attention to the different technique motions the pianist uses.

Improvisation

Can you create your own piece that imitates the melody rhythms in this piece but uses the notes in a different order?

1. Choose a key signature for your improvisation.

2. Experiment with right-hand melodies as you think of the words "Caterpillar Jump, Caterpillar Jump, Caterpillar Caterpillar Fly."

3. Consider adding a melodic sequence or repeating your theme in the relative minor key.

4. Add left-hand chord harmony to match your melody notes.

Piano Improvisation "Are You Sleeping" Leila Viss Noodle Challenge Day 2

 

I signed up for Leila Viss's noodle challenge because I have loved hearing about and implementing her creative ideas in the past after attending her workshops and reading her blog for years. I hope to expand my own confidence in improvising. I got a late start after being out of town, but had a lot of fun creating this quick video of a jazzy version of "Are You Sleeping" that I created in less than 2 minutes. It is a lot of fun to play with energy but my kids might name it "The Rude Awakening" if I start playing it in the early morning hours!

To sign up and get some fresh and free  improv ideas for this month Visit https://www.leilaviss.com/30day-noodle-challenge