Here is an outline of the steps we follow to practice and get excellent at our Twinkle Variations and Theme:
- Violin hold
- Bow hold
- Bow Song
- Twinkle Variations Rhythms:
- A – TTTT-Ta-Ta
- B – 1-2-shh-4
- C – Jack-Rabbit-Eats-Carrots
- D – Blueberry-Strawberry
- E – Wish I had a motorcycle
- Twinkle Theme
- Practicing Rhythms (Implementation):
- Clapping
- Bow in the air
- Bow on shoulder
- Play on E string
- String Crossings w/ Twinkle Rhythms (E & A strings)
- Flower Song
- Monkey Song
TWINKLE VARIATIONS (Twinkle Burger)
- Practice only breads and only meats with every rhythm
- Put burger together with each rhythm variation (stopping before putting fingers 1, 2, & 3)
- Practice burger with each rhythm variation (reducing the stop before putting fingers 1, 2, & 3 until is gone)
- Practice the whole burger, same variation many times (repetition) with each one
- Practice two, three variation rhythms at a time until stamina is built
- Practice ALL Twinkle Variations in “one take” with NO STOPPING
- Practice ALL Twinkle Variations in “one take” WITH PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT (live or from the recording)
- Practice PERFORMING ALL Twinkle Variations in “one take” WITH PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT (live or from the recording) for friends and family
- Perform all, beautifully played Twinkle Variations in a lesson
- GET TWINKLE CERTIFICATE
- Perform Twinkle Variations at a Play-In or Concert
- KEEP REVIEWING TWINKLE VARIATIONS
- Learn other variations / make up your own
- Play “mental skill” games with Twinkle Variations: Ghost game, clapping game, on/off switch game, etc.
- PLAY BETTER!!
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