3.1.5: Performing One At A Time

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3.1.5 Performing "One at a Time"

Needs: MIDI Keyboard, Rhythm Sticks

Key Vocab: backing track, etiquette, formal performance, informal performance

• Plug in your keyboards!

• Log into Edio and open the Musescore attachment or shared piano. 

• Let's review! 

• Drop your favorite emoji in the chat when you are ready to go!

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Get Ready!

Break it Down!

Follow along with me to review 4 measure segments in edio on page 4! I will also help you with the segments below! 

​Piano Song: "One at a Time"

Practicing at Increasing Tempos

• We will now be practicing at 56 BPM, 72 BPM, and 80 BPM. 

• Remember, the higher the number, the faster the tempo.

• When practicing remember slower and cleaner is better than faster and messy! 

• Strive for accuracy! 

• Practice at various tempos with me on page 5 in edio! 

BrAiN BrEaK!

• Elvis recorded over 600 songs and he didn’t write a single one of them.

• Paul McCartney performed at the London Olympics Opening Ceremony in 2012 for only one pound ($1.57). 

• Chuck Berry originally only performed music to buy photography equipment.

• ZZ Top’s drummer, Frank Beard, is the only guy in the band who doesn’t have a beard.

Etiquette

Etiquette is appropriate behavior in a specified setting.

 

Etiquette is different between a professional or formal setting vs. a casual or informal setting.

 

There is proper etiquette for all types of situations! Think about how you behave at a sporting event versus a fancy dinner. What do you wear, and what volume do you talk at? 

 

Formal dinner

​Man shouting at sporting event

Formal Versus Informal

Formal performances are more standardized.

 

• dress such as ties or dresses 

• applause only between pieces of music

• specific venue

• focus on only the performance with nothing else going on

​Informal performances are more relaxed.

• audience interaction

• can happen anywhere

• casual wear
  

​Orchestra Concert

​Street Performance

Word Cloud

Yes or No: Do you think your performance is formal or informal? Use the microphone or chat pod to tell me wy or why not? Should you take it seriously?

Backing Track

Backing track: a digital music track used in the background to support the main line of music. In this case, you are the keyboard soloist playing along with the backing track accompaniment.

 

Let's practice one more time using a backing track! Remember to have musescore open and the first measure highlighted. 

 

Play along with me! On page 9 in edio! 

​Tips for a successful Performance:

1: Be prepared for your performance. Be sure that you have practiced and feel confident performing. If you feel you need more practice go back and review the lesson or ask your teacher for advice.

 

2. Take a deep breath! Take a moment before you begin to focus on your performance. Gather your thoughts, and think about everything you know. Don't be nervous!

 

3. Your teacher is here to help you and will not look down upon any mistakes you make. If you make a mistake, just keep going. Your teacher will understand your mistake and provide you with feedback to help you correct it in the future. Remember you can try your recording more than once!

What was challenging to you as you learned to perform the song
"One at a Time"? Explain why.

A) Playing the correct pitches
B) Playing the song at the tempo of 80 BPM
C) Playing the correct rhythms
D) Playing with the appropriate fingers
E) Something else

A) Playing with the appropriate fingers
B) Playing the correct rhythms
C) Playing the song at the tempo of 80 BPM
D) Playing the correct pitches
E) Something different

What did you feel most successful doing as you learned to perform the song "One at a Time"? Explain why.

​Time to Shine

It is now time for you to record your performance! 

 

If watching a recording: please log into edio and upload your recording. If it is done correctly, you will earn 2 bonus points on your piano exam.

 

If here: Go into chrome music lab and record yourself. Send me save linked in the chat! You will earn 2 bonus points on your piano exam for this.

 

I will stay in zoom for the remainder of the class time if anyone needs any help, or has questions! 

 

If it's after class, don't be afraid to send me an edio message, phone call, or email, and be sure to attend one of my help sessions! Good luck! 

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