Summary Action Item for Piano Student
Lesson Focus: Minor Key Song Tutorial – “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” in G# Minor
- Understand Key Selection:
- Grasp why G# minor is chosen over Ab minor.
- Learn the distinction between naming notes as flats or sharps.
- Scale and Mode Study:
- Study the G# minor scale (Natural Minor/Aeolian mode).
- Recognize the structure and notes of the scale.
- Song Structure and Melody:
- Familiarize with the melody of “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel”.
- Practice the melody for all three skill levels (beginner, intermediate, advanced).
- Chord Progressions and Voicings:
- Learn and practice the 1-4-5 chord progression in G# minor.
- Understand chord inversions and their application in the song.
- Study the diatonic chords of the natural minor key.
- Sectional Practice:
- Divide the song into sections and practice each separately.
- Combine sections gradually as proficiency improves.
- Melody and Chords Integration:
- Practice playing the melody with the right hand and chords with the left hand.
- Work on synchronization and fluency.
- Backing Track Practice:
- Utilize the provided backing track to enhance practice.
- Experiment with chord voicings and rhythms.
- Advanced Techniques (for Intermediate/Advanced Students):
- Explore more complex chord variations and inversions.
- Practice breaking up chords and adding rhythmic variations.
- Resources and Progression:
- Utilize the available score, chord charts, backing track, and MIDI file.
- Once comfortable, progress to the intermediate version of the tutorial.
Key Reminder: Focus on understanding the logic behind key and chord choices, and practice in sections to gradually build up the complete piece.
