Lesson 7. Piano Man Jazz Intro and AccidentalsIn this lesson, you will review some piano staff basics and discover how accidentals (sharps, flats, and naturals) affect notes while you learn the Piano Man Jazz Intro.

Assessment: Formal or InformalGo= 10 pointsLearn= 10 pointsShow= 10 points

Playing Test= 29 formal points Jazz Intro

GO: For 10 points, login right away and watch the short Accidentals video in the Lesson Folder and learn about accidentals called Sharps, Flats, and Naturals. Know how to find these on your piano!

LEARN: Use the Lesson 7a slides to learn the left hand chords to the Jazz Intro. All for 10 points.

SHOW: #1. Raise your hand to show the two left hand chords. #2. I will give you a sharp or flat note, you will have to show it to me. Once shown, move forward to the right hand. All for 10 points.

Lesson 7a. Jazz Intro & Accidentals

Remember, learning how to break complex things into smaller chunks is a strategy you can use in any subject.

Before you begin trying to play it, let’s break it down and look at all of the pieces of the sheet music.

7a. Let’s Break it Down!

7a. Jazz Intro- Left ClefsCan you tell the difference between the left hand clef symbol and theright hand? Look, the arrow is pointing to the left hand clef called the Bass Clef or F Clef. The symbol almost LOOKS like an F, doesn’t it?

A secret-the two little dots surround the F line on the staff. Maybe that’s why it’s called the F Clef.

7a. Jazz Intro- Right ClefsLook below at the clef at the beginning of the staff. The arrow is pointing to the right hand clef called the Treble Clef or G Clef.

Can you think of a reason why this clef is called the G Glef?

7a. Jazz Intro- Time Signature

Non-Math-minded Students:Time Signatures are numbers found at the beginning of a staff that tells information about the beats in each measure.

Math-minded Students: In 4/4 time, there are 4 beats worth of ¼ notes in each measure. Those 4 beats can be combined or divided into any total of 4 note values possible. In the right hand the quarter rest- 1/4th + 10/16ths + 1/8= 4. (In music, you don’t count the value of any grace note).

7a. Rests: The QuarterLook at the symbol below. This is a quarter rest. It means that the right hand “rests” for one beat. Look what’s under the rest. The left hand plays this DFAC chord and holds it down, the right hand rests for a moment, then begins to play.

7a. Rests: The Eighth Rest Look below at the arrow. This is an Eighth Rest. It means that the right hand “rests” for a very short moment. Look under the rest. This left hand D F Ab B chord is held down while the right hand follows.

7a. Double Bar

A Double Bar means the end of a section of the song.

7a. AccidentalsAs you heard in the video, accidentals are changes to regular or “natural” note names. A sharp looks like a hash tag #. A flat looks like a lower-case b. ANatural looks like this: Please find the sharps, flats, and naturals below. Flats move left, sharps move right,And naturals undo any flats or sharps.

7a. Grace NoteA grace note is a little tiny note that asks you to play it really fast. When you Play the first two notes in the right hand, you play the first, then almost “flick”To the next note as quickly as you can.

7a. Grace NoteA grace note is a little tiny note that asks you to play it really fast. When you play the first two notes in the right hand, you play the first, then almost “flick”to the next note as quickly as you can.

7a. Now It’s Time to Learn the 2 Left Hand Chords!

Understand EVERYTHING!

7a. Jazz Intro Left Hand- Chord 1Look at the first chord in the left hand. How many notes does it have? 4.

Since they are vertically aligned, you are to play them all at once. They each last for 4 beats because the are what are called WHOLE NOTES. Notice whereMiddle C is located. That is your left hand thumb at middle C. Keeping your thumb on Middle C, what fingers work best for your hands?

Remember? Middle C is the one with the little line through it.

Still don’t understand? You are starting atMiddle C with your left hand thumb. You arePlaying a 4 note chord DFAC (C is the thumb)

D, F, A, C

7a. Jazz Intro Left Hand- Chord 2Look at the arrow: the second chord in the left hand. Figure out how to play

D, F, Ab, and B in the left hand. Remember our lesson on hand pain? What fingers are the most comfortable for you?

Helpful Hint: You can zoom thisslide by moving the slider at the Bottom right hand corner.

D, F, Ab, B

D, F, A, C

7a. Show the instructor your two left hand chords and be able to play a sharp, flat, or natural on the piano.

Also, be able to:

Locate any given flat, sharp, or natural on the keyboard.

When done, start the right hand.

Go: Login and Start lesson 7b. 10points.

LEARN: Use Lesson 7b to learn Part 1 of the right hand to the Piano Man Jazz Intro.

SHOW: Raise your hand when you are ready to show the right hand to the Jazz Intro. Repeat, Review, Rehearse all for 10 points.

Lesson 7b. The Jazz Intro-Right Hand Part 1

Before you start the right hand, know these rules. Don’t move-on until you know these!

1. Sharps or #’s mean that you play the note to the right regardless of its color.

2. Flats or b’s, mean to play the key to the left regardless of its color.

3. Once a note is sharpened or flattened in a measure, it stays sharpened or flattened unless it is undone by a natural sign.

7b. Hints and Reminders

7b. Jazz Intro Right Hand- Part 1

Helpful Hint: You can zoom by Moving the slider at the bottomRight hand corner.

Learn the top staff only. Use the correct fingers numbers and note names to play the right hand.Note Arrow: The first two notes are the G# and A above Middle C.

Find the note, play it with the finger number in green.

Note: The righthand is aboveMiddle C.

Garrett, pleaseDo your report!

7b. Show the instructor Part 1-the top staff of the right hand Jazz Intro before you leave.

When done, continue to practice working to get your playing up to speed.

Use the recordings in the lesson folderto play along.

GO: For 10 minutes & 10 points, log-in right away & review right hand Part 1 of the Intro.

LEARN: For 10 points, use Lesson 7c to learn Part 2 of the right hand to the Piano Man Jazz Intro.

SHOW: Raise your hand when you are ready to show the right hand to the Jazz Intro. Repeat, Review, Rehearse all for 10 points.

Lesson 7c. The Jazz Intro-Right Hand Part 2

7c. Jazz Intro Right Hand- Part 2

Rule 3:Once aNote is #, it stays# for the Rest of thatMeasure untilIt is undone With a natural. Helpful Hint: You can zoom by

Moving the slider at the bottomRight hand corner.

Use the correct fingers numbers and note names to learn the bottom staffright hand.

7c. Show the instructor Part 2-the bottom staff of the right hand Jazz Intro before you leave.

When done, continue to practice working to get your playing up to speed.

Use the recordings in the lesson folderto play along.

Go: For 10 minutes, log-in right away and practice for your Jazz Intro playing test for 10 points.

LEARN: For 10 points, write the following words on a music slip: Jazz Intro, Verse A/B, Arpeggio, Bridge A/B, and 2C’s-2F’s. Then, give yourself a score on a 0-10 scale rating how well you believe you play each part of the song. During class, leave it out for me to see. After class, drop it off in your period’s box.

SHOW: If you’re ready for your Jazz Intro Playing Test, I’ll be around to evaluate. If not, I’ll be around to help you fix any issues. Practice etiquette for 10 points.

Lesson 7d. Self-AssessmentJazz Intro Test

GO: For 10 points, log-in right away and open Lesson 7e to practice for your Jazz Intro Playing Test.

LEARN: If you make a mistake, fix it and re-take that portion of the test until you get 100%.

SHOW: If you’re ready, raise your hand and show your Jazz Intro and Accidentals. There are recordings of Piano Man at 3 different speeds in the Lesson folder. Choose the slowest and play along working your way through to the full-speed version. All for 10 points.

Have your Lesson 7e slide open as you play. You will play with headphones on. Names will be drawn to determine order. You may go as slowly as your abilities allow, but you must keep the beat. Performance/Audience Etiquette applies.

Lesson 7e. Jazz Intro Test

7e. Jazz Intro TestPlease have this slide open during your test.

Thank you!

D, F, Ab, B

D, F, A, C

If you are ahead on a daily basis:

◦ 1. Make sure you’ve played with the Finale Software to be sure to keep a steady rhythm.

◦ 2. Try the advanced versions in the lesson folder. If you’re brave enough, try the Piano Man solo instructional video.

Advanced

If you find that you’re behind:◦ If you have access to a piano at home

1. Print out copies of the sheet music 2. Lesson PowerPoint slides are available at

www.bhsmusic1.weebly.com 3. Practice

◦ No access to a piano 1. Be here! 90% of success is showing up. 2. Lab Time. The lab is open after school each day until 3pm.

Bring a friend! 3. Request peer tutoring. I can get a Piano 2 student to help

you. 4. Take notes. Raise your hand & ask more questions. 5. Eat breakfast & get sleep. Research proves this helps.

Are you behind?

Go back and adjust assessment values Jazz Intro= 29 Points Verse A/B= 42 points Arpeggio= 24 points 2c’s= 6 points 2c’s-2f’s= 12 points Bridge A/B= 36 points Sheet Music Open= 5 points Consistent Rhythm= 25 points

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