Peter's Practice Log

goforasong · January 31, 2023, 12:48pm

Tuesday, January 31, 2023 (Day 197) 3 pomodoro cycles

FOUNDATIONS

Royal Conservatory of Music, Level 4 Technical:
- Chromatic scale, one-octave starting on C, 104-bpm (HS, HT) ✓
- Two-octave scales @ minimum 92-bpm (HT)
  ⇒ B, G, C minors, harmonic & melodic
  ⇒ D, A, B♭, E♭ majors (+ formula pattern & scales in 10ᵗʰˢ)
- C harmonic minor formula pattern @ 92-bpm ✓
- Tonic triads & inversions, broken & solid, two octaves ascending (HT)
  ⇒ Gm⟶E♭⟶Bm: broken @ 66-bpm, solid @ 132-bpm
  ⟶ use half note authentic cadence (I-V-I) at end of each sequence
Whole tone 251 drills
- ABA Form ⇒ C Major to D Major; D♭ Major to E♭ Major
- BAB Form ⇒ C Major to D Major; D♭ Major to E♭ Major
9ᵗʰ Chords: Majors & minors, stacked 3ʳᵈˢ, circle of fourths
Two-octave scales + one-octave broken tonic triads & inversions (HT)
random selection ⇒ B, G♯m, G, A♯m, D♭, C♯m

COURSES / LESSONS

↻ Extended Chords & Voicings: My Foolish Heart Tutorial
⟶ (from time index 18:02 to 19:18)

REPERTOIRE

“Misty” complete ⟶ focus on mm. 23 & 24
“My foolish Heart” ⟶ big voicings, mm. 1-8
“One For My Baby,” mm. 1-8
“Angel Eyes” (Jim Brickman) ⟶ proficiency practice mm. 1-23

goforasong · February 1, 2023, 10:31am

Wednesday, February 1, 2023 (Day 198) 4 pomodoro cycles

FOUNDATIONS

Royal Conservatory of Music, Level 4 Technical:
- Chromatic scale, one-octave starting on C, 104-bpm (HS, HT) ✓
- Two-octave scales @ minimum 92-bpm (HT)
  ⇒ B, G, C minors, harmonic & melodic
  ⇒ D, A, B♭, E♭ majors (+ formula pattern & scales in 10ᵗʰˢ)
- C harmonic minor formula pattern @ 92-bpm ✓
- Tonic triads & inversions, broken & solid, two octaves ascending (HT)
  ⇒ Gm⟶Bm⟶B♭: broken @ 66-bpm, solid @ 132-bpm
  ⟶ use half note authentic cadence (I-V-I) at end of each sequence
Whole tone 251 drills
- ABA Form ⇒ C Major to D Major; D♭ Major to E♭ Major
- BAB Form ⇒ C Major to D Major; D♭ Major to E♭ Major
9ᵗʰ Chords: Majors & minors, stacked 3ʳᵈˢ, circle of fourths
Royal Conservatory of Music, Level 5 Technical:
- Two-octave scales @ minimum 104-bpm (HT)
  ⇒ A, E, F minors, harmonic & melodic
  ⇒ E, F, A♭ majors (+ formula pattern & scales in 10ᵗʰˢ)
- Tonic triads & inversions, broken & solid, two octaves ascending (HT)
  ⇒ Am w/ I-V-I cadence: broken @ 66-bpm, solid @ 132-bpm

COURSES / LESSONS

↻ Extended Chords & Voicings: My Foolish Heart Tutorial
⟶ (from time index 17:20 to 19:18)

REPERTOIRE

“My foolish Heart” ⟶ big voicings, mm. 1-8
“Misty” complete ⟶ focus on mm. 23 & 24
“Angel Eyes” (Jim Brickman) ⟶ proficiency practice mm. 1-23
“Merry Little Christmas”

MUSIC

Deezer Jazz Lounge playlist; “Soft jazz music for a delightful night!”

goforasong · February 2, 2023, 12:41pm

Thursday, February 2, 2023 (Day 199) 2 pomodoro cycles

FOUNDATIONS

Royal Conservatory of Music, Level 4 Technical:
- Chromatic scale, one-octave starting on C, 104-bpm (HS, HT) ✓
- Two-octave scales @ minimum 92-bpm (HT)
  ⇒ B, G, C minors, harmonic & melodic
  ⇒ D, A, B♭, E♭ majors (+ formula pattern & scales in 10ᵗʰˢ)
- C harmonic minor formula pattern @ 92-bpm ✓
- Tonic triads & inversions, broken & solid, two octaves ascending (HT)
  ⇒ Gm⟶A⟶B♭: broken @ 66-bpm, solid @ 132-bpm
  ⟶ use half note authentic cadence (I-V-I) at end of each sequence
Whole tone 251 drills
- ABA Form ⇒ C Major to D Major; D♭ Major to E♭ Major
- BAB Form ⇒ C Major to D Major; D♭ Major to E♭ Major
9ᵗʰ Chords: Majors & minors, stacked 3ʳᵈˢ, circle of fourths
Royal Conservatory of Music, Level 5 Technical:
- Two-octave scales @ minimum 104-bpm (HT)
  ⇒ A, E, F minors, harmonic & melodic
  ⇒ E, F, A♭ majors (+ formula pattern & scales in 10ᵗʰˢ)
- Tonic triads & inversions, broken & solid, two octaves ascending (HT)
  ⇒ Am w/ I-V-I cadence: broken @ 66-bpm, solid @ 132-bpm

REPERTOIRE

“Misty” complete ⟶ focus on mm. 23 & 24
“Angel Eyes” (Jim Brickman); mm. 1-23
⟶ focus on mm. 17-20; mm. 21-23

goforasong · February 3, 2023, 7:12am

Friday, February 3, 2023 (Day 200) 3 pomodoro cycles

FOUNDATIONS

Royal Conservatory of Music, Level 4 Technical:
- Chromatic scale, one-octave starting on C, 104-bpm (HS, HT) ✓
- Two-octave scales @ minimum 92-bpm (HT)
  ⇒ B, G, C minors, harmonic & melodic
  ⇒ D, A, B♭, E♭ majors (+ formula pattern & scales in 10ᵗʰˢ)
- C harmonic minor formula pattern @ 92-bpm ✓
- Tonic triads & inversions, broken & solid, two octaves ascending (HT)
  ⇒ Gm⟶E♭⟶Bm: broken @ 66-bpm, solid @ 132-bpm
  ⟶ use half note authentic cadence (I-V-I) at end of each sequence
Whole tone 251 drills
- ABA Form ⇒ C Major to D Major; D♭ Major to E♭ Major
- BAB Form ⇒ C Major to D Major; D♭ Major to E♭ Major
9ᵗʰ Chords: Majors & minors, stacked 3ʳᵈˢ, circle of fourths
Royal Conservatory of Music, Level 5 Technical:
- Two-octave scales @ minimum 104-bpm (HT)
  ⇒ A, E, F minors, harmonic & melodic
  ⇒ E, F, A♭ majors (+ formula pattern & scales in 10ᵗʰˢ)
- Tonic triads & inversions, broken & solid, two octaves ascending (HT)
  ⇒ Am w/ I-V-I cadence: broken @ 66-bpm, solid @ 132-bpm
Two-octave scales + one-octave broken tonic triads & inversions (HT)
random selection ⇒ G♭, D♭, D♯m, C♯m, A♯m

REPERTOIRE

“Angel Eyes” (Jim Brickman); mm. 1-27
⟶ focus on mm. 21-27
“Misty” complete ⟶ focus on mm. 23 & 24
⟶ working on a four-bar intro

goforasong · February 4, 2023, 1:08pm

Saturday, February 4, 2023 (Day 201) 4 pomodoro cycles

FOUNDATIONS

Royal Conservatory of Music, Level 4 Technical:
- Chromatic scale, one-octave starting on C, 104-bpm (HS, HT) ✓
- Two-octave scales @ minimum 92-bpm (HT)
  ⇒ B, G, C minors, harmonic & melodic
  ⇒ D, A, B♭, E♭ majors (+ formula pattern & scales in 10ᵗʰˢ)
- C harmonic minor formula pattern @ 92-bpm ✓
- Tonic triads & inversions, broken & solid, two octaves ascending (HT)
  ⇒ Bm⟶D⟶A: broken @ 66-bpm, solid @ 132-bpm
  ⟶ use half note authentic cadence (I-V-I) at end of each sequence
Royal Conservatory of Music, Level 5 Technical:
- Two-octave scales @ minimum 104-bpm (HT)
  ⇒ A, E, F minors, harmonic & melodic
  ⇒ E, F, A♭ majors (+ formula pattern & scales in 10ᵗʰˢ)
- A Major, A harmonic minor formula pattern @ 104-bpm ✓
- Tonic triads & inversions, broken & solid, two octaves ascending (HT)
  ⇒ Am w/ I-V-I cadence: broken @ 66-bpm, solid @ 132-bpm
- Dominant 7ᵗʰ Chords, root-position arpeggios & inversions (HS)
  ⇒ A (E7): broken @ 72-bpm, solid @ 60-bpm
Whole tone 251 drills
- ABA Form ⇒ C Major to D Major; D♭ Major to E♭ Major
- BAB Form ⇒ C Major to D Major; D♭ Major to E♭ Major
9ᵗʰ Chords: Majors & minors, stacked 3ʳᵈˢ, circle of fourths
Two-octave scales + one-octave broken tonic triads & inversions (HT)
random selection ⇒ B, F♯m, C♯m, G♭

COURSES / LESSONS

↻ Extended Chords & Voicings: My Foolish Heart Tutorial
⟶ (from time index 15:08 to 18:46)

REPERTOIRE

“Angel Eyes” (Jim Brickman); mm. 1-27
⟶ focus on mm. 21-27
“Misty” complete ⟶ focus on mm. 23 & 24
⟶ working on a four-bar intro
“My foolish Heart” ⟶ big voicings, mm. 1-5

goforasong · February 5, 2023, 5:56am

Sunday, February 5, 2023 (Day 202) 4 pomodoro cycles

FOUNDATIONS

Royal Conservatory of Music, Level 4 Technical:
- Chromatic scale, one-octave starting on C, 104-bpm (HS, HT) ✓
- Two-octave scales @ minimum 92-bpm (HT)
  ⇒ B, G, C minors, harmonic & melodic ✓
  ⇒ D, A, B♭, E♭ majors (+ formula pattern & scales in 10ᵗʰˢ) ✓
- C harmonic minor formula pattern @ 92-bpm ✓
- Tonic triads & inversions, broken & solid, two octaves ascending (HT)
  ⇒ Bm⟶E♭⟶B♭: broken @ 66-bpm, solid @ 132-bpm ✓
  ⟶ use half note authentic cadence (I-V-I) at end of each sequence
9ᵗʰ Chords: Majors & minors, stacked 3ʳᵈˢ, circle of fourths ✓
Whole tone 251 drills
- ABA Form ⇒ C Major to D Major; D♭ Major to E♭ Major ✓
- BAB Form ⇒ C Major to D Major; D♭ Major to E♭ Major
Royal Conservatory of Music, Level 5 Technical:
- Two-octave scales @ minimum 104-bpm (HT)
  ⇒ A, E, F minors, harmonic & melodic ✓
  ⇒ E, F, A♭ majors (+ formula pattern & scales in 10ᵗʰˢ) ✓
- A Major, A harmonic minor formula pattern @ 104-bpm ✓
- Tonic triads & inversions, broken & solid, two octaves ascending (HT)
  ⇒ Am w/ I-V-I cadence: broken @ 66-bpm, solid @ 132-bpm ✓
- Dominant 7ᵗʰ Chords, root-position arpeggios & inversions (RH)
  ⇒ A [E7]: broken @ 72-bpm, solid @ 60-bpm ✓
Two-octave scales + one-octave broken tonic triads & inversions (HT)
random selection ⇒ G♭, B, C, Dm, G

COURSES / LESSONS

↻ Extended Chords & Voicings: My Foolish Heart Tutorial
⟶ (from time index 18:04 to 18:54)

REPERTOIRE

“My foolish Heart” ⟶ big voicings, mm. 1-6
“Angel Eyes” (Jim Brickman); mm. 1-27
⟶ focus on mm. 21-27
“Misty” complete ⟶ focus on mm. 23 & 24
⟶ working on a four-bar intro

goforasong · February 6, 2023, 11:19am

Monday, February 6, 2023 (Day 203) 4 pomodoro cycles

FOUNDATIONS

Royal Conservatory of Music, Level 4 Technical:
- Chromatic scale, one-octave starting on C, 104-bpm (HS, HT) ✓
- Two-octave scales @ minimum 92-bpm (HT)
  ⇒ B, G, C minors, harmonic & melodic
  ⇒ D, A, B♭, E♭ majors (+ formula pattern & scales in 10ᵗʰˢ)
- C harmonic minor formula pattern @ 92-bpm
- Tonic triads & inversions, broken & solid, two octaves ascending (HT)
  ⇒ Bm⟶B♭⟶Gm: broken @ 66-bpm, solid @ 132-bpm
  ⟶ use half note authentic cadence (I-V-I) at end of each sequence
Whole tone 251 drills
- ABA Form ⇒ C Major to D Major; D♭ Major to E♭ Major
- BAB Form ⇒ C Major to D Major; D♭ Major to E♭ Major
9ᵗʰ Chords: Majors & minors, stacked 3ʳᵈˢ, circle of fourths
Royal Conservatory of Music, Level 5 Technical:
- Two-octave scales @ minimum 104-bpm (HT)
  ⇒ A, E, F minors, harmonic & melodic
  ⇒ E, F, A♭ majors (+ formula pattern & scales in 10ᵗʰˢ)
- A Major, A harmonic minor formula pattern @ 104-bpm
- Tonic triads & inversions, broken & solid, two octaves ascending (HT)
  ⇒ Am w/ I-V-I cadence: broken @ 66-bpm, solid @ 132-bpm
- Dominant 7ᵗʰ Chords, root-position arpeggios & inversions (HS)
  ⇒ A (E7): broken @ 72-bpm, solid @ 60-bpm
Two-octave scales + one-octave broken tonic triads & inversions (HT)
random selection ⇒ D♯m, B, G♯m, F♯m

REPERTOIRE

“Angel Eyes” (Jim Brickman); mm. 1-27
⟶ focus on mm. 21-27
“Misty” complete ⟶ focus on mm. 23 & 24
⟶ working on a four-bar intro
“My foolish Heart” ⟶ big voicings, mm. 1-5

goforasong · February 7, 2023, 8:22am

Tuesday, February 7, 2023 (Day 204) 4 pomodoro cycles

FOUNDATIONS

Royal Conservatory of Music, Level 4 Technical:
- Chromatic scale, one-octave starting on C, 104-bpm (HS, HT) ✓
- Two-octave scales @ minimum 92-bpm (HT)
  ⇒ B, G, C minors, harmonic & melodic ✓
  ⇒ D, A, B♭, E♭ majors (+ formula pattern & scales in 10ᵗʰˢ) ✓
- C harmonic minor formula pattern @ 92-bpm ✓
- Tonic triads & inversions, broken & solid, two octaves ascending (HT)
  ⇒ Gm⟶E♭⟶Bm: broken @ 66-bpm, solid @ 132-bpm ✓
  ⟶ use half note authentic cadence (I-V-I) at end of each sequence
Whole tone 251 drills
- ABA Form ⇒ C Major to D Major; D♭ Major to E♭ Major ✓
- BAB Form ⇒ C Major to D Major; D♭ Major to E♭ Major ✓
9ᵗʰ Chords: Majors, stacked 3ʳᵈˢ, circle of fourths ✓
Royal Conservatory of Music, Level 5 Technical:
- Two-octave scales @ minimum 104-bpm (HT)
  ⇒ A, E, F minors, harmonic & melodic ✓
  ⇒ E, F, A♭ majors (+ formula pattern & scales in 10ᵗʰˢ) ✓
- A Major, A harmonic minor formula pattern @ 104-bpm ✓
- Tonic triads & inversions, broken & solid, two octaves ascending (HT)
  ⇒ Am w/ I-V-I cadence: broken @ 66-bpm, solid @ 132-bpm ✓
Two-octave scales + one-octave broken tonic triads & inversions (HT)
random selection ⇒ G♭, C, D♭, D♯m, B ✓

COURSES / LESSONS

Jazzy Christmas Lessons: Christmas Time Is Here
⟶ (to time index 4:10)

REPERTOIRE

“Angel Eyes” (Jim Brickman); mm. 1-27
⟶ focus on mm. 21-27
“Misty” complete ⟶ focus on mm. 23 & 24; w/ four-bar intro
“Christmas Time Is Here”; mm. 1-5

goforasong · February 8, 2023, 4:49am

Wednesday, February 8, 2023 (Day 205) 4 pomodoro cycles

FOUNDATIONS

Royal Conservatory of Music, Level 4 Technical:
- Chromatic scale, one-octave starting on C, 104-bpm (HS, HT) ✓
- Two-octave scales @ minimum 92-bpm (HT)
  ⇒ B, G, C minors, harmonic & melodic ✓
  ⇒ D, A, B♭, E♭ majors (+ formula pattern & scales in 10ᵗʰˢ) ✓
- C harmonic minor formula pattern @ 92-bpm ✓
- Tonic triads & inversions, broken & solid, two octaves ascending (HT)
  ⇒ Bm⟶B♭⟶E♭: broken @ 66-bpm, solid @ 132-bpm ✓
  ⟶ use half note authentic cadence (I-V-I) at end of each sequence
Whole tone 251 drills
- ABA Form ⇒ C Major to D Major; D♭ Major to E♭ Major ✓
- BAB Form ⇒ C Major to D Major; D♭ Major to E♭ Major
9ᵗʰ Chords: Majors, stacked 3ʳᵈˢ, circle of fourths ✓
Royal Conservatory of Music, Level 5 Technical:
- Two-octave scales @ minimum 104-bpm (HT)
  ⇒ A, E, F minors, harmonic & melodic ✓
  ⇒ E, F, A♭ majors (+ formula pattern & scales in 10ᵗʰˢ) ✓
- A Major, A harmonic minor formula pattern @ 104-bpm ✓
- Tonic triads & inversions, broken & solid, two octaves ascending (HT)
  ⇒ Am w/ I-V-I cadence: broken @ 66-bpm, solid @ 132-bpm ✓
- Dominant 7ᵗʰ Chords, root-position arpeggios & inversions (HS)
  ⇒ A [E7]: broken @ 72-bpm, solid @ 60-bpm ✓
Two-octave scales + one-octave broken tonic triads & inversions (HT)
random selection ⇒ A♯m, G♯m, D♯m, Dm ✓

COURSES / LESSONS

↻ Jazzy Christmas Lessons: Christmas Time Is Here
⟶ (to time index 5:06)

REPERTOIRE

“Angel Eyes” (Jim Brickman); mm. 1-33
⟶ focus on mm. 21-27
“Misty” complete ⟶ focus on mm. 23 & 24; w/ four-bar intro
“Christmas Time Is Here”; mm. 1-8

goforasong · February 9, 2023, 9:48am

Thursday, February 9, 2023 (Day 206) 5 pomodoro cycles

FOUNDATIONS

Royal Conservatory of Music, Level 4 Technical:
- Chromatic scale, one-octave starting on C, 104-bpm (HS, HT) ✓
- Two-octave scales @ minimum 92-bpm (HT)
  ⇒ B, G, C minors, harmonic & melodic ✓
  ⇒ D, A, B♭, E♭ majors (+ formula pattern & scales in 10ᵗʰˢ) ✓
- C harmonic minor formula pattern @ 92-bpm ✓
- Tonic triads & inversions, broken & solid, two octaves ascending (HT)
  ⇒ A⟶B♭⟶E♭: broken @ 66-bpm, solid @ 132-bpm
  ⟶ use half note authentic cadence (I-V-I) at end of each sequence
Whole tone 251 drills
- ABA Form ⇒ C Major to D Major; D♭ Major to E♭ Major ✓
- BAB Form ⇒ C Major to D Major; D♭ Major to E♭ Major ✓
9ᵗʰ Chords, circle of fourths
- Majors, Type A (stacked 3ʳᵈˢ) & Type B (closed position) ✓
Royal Conservatory of Music, Level 5 Technical:
- Two-octave scales @ minimum 104-bpm (HT)
  ⇒ A, E, F minors, harmonic & melodic ✓
  ⇒ E, F, A♭ majors (+ formula pattern & scales in 10ᵗʰˢ) ✓
- A Major, A harmonic minor formula pattern @ 104-bpm ✓
- Tonic triads & inversions, broken & solid, two octaves ascending (HT)
  ⇒ Am w/ I-V-I cadence: broken @ 66-bpm, solid @ 132-bpm ✓
- Dominant 7ᵗʰ Chords, root-position arpeggios & inversions (HS)
  ⇒ A (E7): broken @ 72-bpm, solid @ 60-bpm ✓
Two-octave scales + one-octave broken tonic triads & inversions (HT)
random selection ⇒ C, G♯m, C♯m, G♭

COURSES / LESSONS

↻ Jazzy Christmas Lessons: Christmas Time Is Here
⟶ (From time index 3:27 to 7:05)

REPERTOIRE

“Angel Eyes” (Jim Brickman); mm. 1-33
⟶ focus on mm. 21-27
“Misty” complete ⟶ focus on mm. 23 & 24; w/ four-bar intro
“Christmas Time Is Here”; mm. 1-12

goforasong · February 10, 2023, 12:15pm

Friday, February 10, 2023 (Day 207) 3 pomodoro cycles

FOUNDATIONS

Royal Conservatory of Music, Level 4 Technical:
- Chromatic scale, one-octave starting on C, 104-bpm (HS, HT) ✓
- Two-octave scales @ minimum 92-bpm (HT)
  ⇒ B, G, C minors, harmonic & melodic ✓
  ⇒ D, A, B♭, E♭ majors (+ formula pattern & scales in 10ᵗʰˢ)
- C harmonic minor formula pattern @ 92-bpm ✓
- Tonic triads & inversions, broken & solid, two octaves ascending (HT)
  ⇒ Gm⟶Bm⟶E♭: broken @ 66-bpm, solid @ 132-bpm ✓
  ⟶ use half note authentic cadence (I-V-I) at end of each sequence
Whole tone 251 drills
- ABA Form ⇒ C Major to D Major; D♭ Major to E♭ Major ✓
- BAB Form ⇒ C Major to D Major; D♭ Major to E♭ Major
9ᵗʰ Chords, circle of fourths
- Majors, Type A (stacked 3ʳᵈˢ) & Type B (closed position)
Royal Conservatory of Music, Level 5 Technical:
- Two-octave scales @ minimum 104-bpm (HT)
  ⇒ A, E, F minors, harmonic & melodic ✓
  ⇒ E, F, A♭ majors ✓
- A Major, A harmonic minor formula pattern @ 104-bpm ✓
- Tonic triads & inversions, broken & solid, two octaves ascending (HT)
  ⇒ Am w/ I-V-I cadence: broken @ 66-bpm, solid @ 132-bpm ✓
- Dominant 7ᵗʰ Chords, root-position arpeggios & inversions (HS)
  ⇒ A (E7): broken @ 72-bpm, solid @ 60-bpm ✓
Two-octave scales (HT), random selection ⇒ C♯m, B, Dm, G, A♯m ✓

REPERTOIRE

“Angel Eyes” (Jim Brickman); mm. 1-35
⟶ focus on mm. 21-27
“Christmas Time Is Here”; mm. 1-12
“Misty” complete ⟶ focus on mm. 23 & 24; w/ four-bar intro
Clementi, Op.36, No.1/i, “Sonatina in C Major”; mm. 1-8, RH, HT

goforasong · February 11, 2023, 9:06am

Saturday, February 11, 2023 (Day 208) 5 pomodoro cycles

FOUNDATIONS

Royal Conservatory of Music, Level 4 Technical:
- Chromatic scale, one-octave starting on C, 104-bpm (HS, HT) ✓
- Two-octave scales @ minimum 92-bpm (HT)
  ⇒ B, G, C minors, harmonic & melodic ✓
  ⇒ D, A, B♭, E♭ majors (+ formula pattern & scales in 10ᵗʰˢ) ✓
- C harmonic minor formula pattern @ 92-bpm ✓
- Tonic triads & inversions, broken & solid, two octaves ascending (HT)
  ⇒ E♭⟶Bm⟶A: broken @ 66-bpm, solid @ 132-bpm ✓
  ⟶ use half note authentic cadence (I-V-I) at end of each sequence
Whole tone 251 drills
- ABA Form ⇒ C Major to D Major; D♭ Major to E♭ Major ✓
- BAB Form ⇒ C Major to D Major; ✓ D♭ Major to E♭ Major
9ᵗʰ Chords, circle of fourths
- Majors, Type A (stacked 3ʳᵈˢ) & Type B (closed position)
Royal Conservatory of Music, Level 5 Technical:
- Two-octave scales @ minimum 104-bpm (HT)
  ⇒ A, E, F minors, harmonic & melodic ✓
  ⇒ E, F, A♭ majors ✓
- A Major, A harmonic minor formula pattern @ 104-bpm ✓
- Tonic triads & inversions, broken & solid, two octaves ascending (HT)
  ⇒ Am w/ I-V-I cadence: broken @ 66-bpm, solid @ 132-bpm ✓
- Dominant 7ᵗʰ Chords, root-position arpeggios & inversions (HS)
  ⇒ A (E7): broken @ 72-bpm, solid @ 60-bpm ✓
Two-octave scales (HT), random selection ⇒ B, Dm harmonic, A♯m, G♭, C♯m ✓

REPERTOIRE

Clementi, Op.36, No.1/i, “Sonatina in C Major”; mm. 1-15 (HT)
⟶ 92-bpm; focus on mm. 7-8
“Angel Eyes” (Jim Brickman); mm. 1-35
⟶ focus on mm. 21-27
“Christmas Time Is Here,” mm. 1-12
“Misty” complete ⟶ focus on mm. 23 & 24; w/ four-bar intro

goforasong · February 12, 2023, 7:49am

Sunday, February 12, 2023 (Day 209) 3 pomodoro cycles

FOUNDATIONS

Royal Conservatory of Music, Level 4 Technical:
- Chromatic scale, one-octave starting on C, 104-bpm (HS, HT) ✓
- Two-octave scales @ minimum 92-bpm (HT)
  ⇒ B, G, C minors, harmonic & melodic ✓
  ⇒ D, A, B♭, E♭ majors (+ formula pattern & scales in 10ᵗʰˢ) ✓
- C harmonic minor formula pattern @ 92-bpm ✓
- Tonic triads & inversions, broken & solid, two octaves ascending (HT)
  ⇒ B♭⟶D⟶Gm: broken @ 66-bpm, solid @ 132-bpm ✓
  ⟶ use half note authentic cadence (I-V-I) at end of each sequence
Whole tone 251 drills
- ABA Form ⇒ C Major to D Major; D♭ Major to E♭ Major ✓
- BAB Form ⇒ C Major to D Major; D♭ ✓ Major to E♭ Major
Royal Conservatory of Music, Level 5 Technical:
- Two-octave scales @ minimum 104-bpm (HT)
  ⇒ A, E, F minors, harmonic & melodic ✓
  ⇒ E, F, A♭ majors ✓
- A Major, A harmonic minor formula pattern @ 104-bpm ✓
- Tonic triads & inversions, broken & solid, two octaves ascending (HT)
  ⇒ Am w/ I-V-I cadence: broken @ 66-bpm, solid @ 132-bpm ✓
- Dominant 7ᵗʰ Chords, root-position arpeggios & inversions (HS)
  ⇒ A (E7): broken @ 72-bpm, solid @ 60-bpm ✓
Two-octave scales (HT), random selection ⇒ D♯m, A♯m, G♭

REPERTOIRE

Clementi, Op.36, No.1/i, “Sonatina in C Major”; mm. 1-15 (HT)
⟶ 92-bpm; keep slow tempo
“Angel Eyes” (Jim Brickman); mm. 1-35
⟶ focus on mm. 21-27
“Christmas Time Is Here,” mm. 1-12

goforasong · February 13, 2023, 1:38pm

Monday, February 13, 2023 (Day 210) 3 pomodoro cycles

FOUNDATIONS

Whole tone 251 drills
- ABA Form ⇒ C Major to D Major; D♭ Major to E♭ Major ✓
- BAB Form ⇒ C Major to D Major; D♭ Major to E♭ Major ✓
9ᵗʰ Chords, circle of fourths
- Majors, Type A (stacked 3ʳᵈˢ) & Type B (closed position)
Royal Conservatory of Music, Level 4 Technical:
- Chromatic scale, one-octave starting on C, 104-bpm (HS, HT) ✓
- Two-octave scales @ minimum 92-bpm (HT)
  ⇒ B, G, C minors, harmonic & melodic ✓
  ⇒ D, A, B♭, E♭ majors (+ formula pattern & scales in 10ᵗʰˢ) ✓
- C harmonic minor formula pattern @ 92-bpm ✓
- Tonic triads & inversions, broken & solid, two octaves ascending (HT)
  ⇒ E♭⟶B♭⟶Gm: broken @ 66-bpm, solid @ 132-bpm ✓
  ⟶ use half note authentic cadence (I-V-I) at end of each sequence
Two-octave scales (HT), random selection ⇒ G, G♯m, D♭, D♯m ✓

REPERTOIRE

Clementi, Op.36, No.1/i, “Sonatina in C Major”
⟶ mm. 1-15; 108-bpm
⟶ mm. 16-22; 96-bpm
“Angel Eyes” (Jim Brickman); mm. 1-35
⟶ focus on mm. 21-27
“Christmas Time Is Here,” mm. 1-12

goforasong · February 14, 2023, 2:10pm

Tuesday, February 14, 2023 (Day 211) 4 pomodoro cycles

FOUNDATIONS

Whole tone 251 drills
- ABA Form ⇒ C Major to D Major; D♭ Major to E♭ Major
- BAB Form ⇒ C Major to D Major; D♭ Major to E♭ Major
9ᵗʰ Chords, circle of fourths
- Majors, Type A (stacked 3ʳᵈˢ) & Type B (closed position)
Royal Conservatory of Music, Level 4 Technical:
- Chromatic scale, one-octave starting on C, 104-bpm (HS, HT) ✓
- Two-octave scales @ minimum 92-bpm (HT)
  ⇒ B, G, C minors, harmonic & melodic ✓
  ⇒ D, A, B♭, E♭ majors (+ formula pattern & scales in 10ᵗʰˢ) ✓
- C harmonic minor formula pattern @ 92-bpm ✓
- Tonic triads & inversions, broken & solid, two octaves ascending (HT)
  ⇒ E♭⟶Gm⟶B♭: broken @ 66-bpm, solid @ 132-bpm ✓
  ⟶ use half note authentic cadence (I-V-I) at end of each sequence
Exercises: Clementi Op.821. No.1 (RH) ✓
Royal Conservatory of Music, Level 5 Technical:
- Two-octave scales @ minimum 104-bpm (HT)
  ⇒ A, E, F minors, harmonic & melodic ✓
  ⇒ E, F, A♭ majors (+ formula pattern & scales in 10ᵗʰˢ) ✓
- A Major, A harmonic minor formula pattern @ 104-bpm
- Tonic triads & inversions, broken & solid, two octaves ascending (HT)
  ⇒ Am⟶A w/ I-V-I cadence: broken @ 66-bpm, solid @ 132-bpm ✓
- Dominant 7ᵗʰ Chords, root-position arpeggios & inversions (HS)
  ⇒ A (E7): broken @ 72-bpm, solid @ 60-bpm ✓
Two-octave scales (HT) random selection
⇒ Dm harmonic & melodic, C♯m melodic, F♯m melodic

REPERTOIRE

Clementi, Op.36, No.1/i, “Sonatina in C Major”
⟶ mm. 1-15; 120-bpm
⟶ mm. 16-25; fingering, 96-bpm
“Angel Eyes” (Jim Brickman); mm. 1-35
⟶ focus on mm. 21-27
“Misty” complete ⟶ focus on mm. 23 & 24

goforasong · February 15, 2023, 8:01am

Wednesday, February 15, 2023 (Day 212) 2 pomodoro cycles

FOUNDATIONS

Whole tone 251 drills
- ABA Form ⇒ C Major to D Major; D♭ Major to E♭ Major ✓
- BAB Form ⇒ C Major to D Major; D♭ Major to E♭ Major ✓
9ᵗʰ Chords, circle of fourths
- Majors, Type A (stacked 3ʳᵈˢ) & Type B (closed position)
Royal Conservatory of Music, Level 4 Technical:
- Chromatic scale, one-octave starting on C, 104-bpm (HS, HT) ✓
- Two-octave scales @ minimum 92-bpm (HT)
  ⇒ B, G, C minors, harmonic & melodic ✓
  ⇒ D, A, B♭, E♭ majors (+ formula pattern & scales in 10ᵗʰˢ)
- C harmonic minor formula pattern @ 92-bpm ✓
- Tonic triads & inversions, broken & solid, two octaves ascending (HT)
  ⇒ E♭⟶Gm⟶B♭: broken @ 66-bpm, solid @ 132-bpm ✓
  ⟶ use half note authentic cadence (I-V-I) at end of each sequence
Royal Conservatory of Music, Level 5 Technical:
- Two-octave scales @ minimum 104-bpm (HT)
  ⇒ A, E, F minors, harmonic & melodic ✓
  ⇒ E, F, A♭ majors (+ formula pattern & scales in 10ᵗʰˢ) ✓
- A Major, A harmonic minor formula pattern @ 104-bpm ✓
- Tonic triads & inversions, broken & solid, two octaves ascending (HT)
  ⇒ Am w/ I-V-I cadence: broken @ 66-bpm, solid @ 132-bpm ✓
- Dominant 7ᵗʰ Chords, root-position arpeggios & inversions (HS)
  ⇒ A (E7): broken @ 72-bpm, solid @ 60-bpm ✓
Two-octave scales (HT) random selection
⇒ G♭, G♯m harmonic, C♯m melodic, B, D♯m melodic ✓
Exercises: Clementi Op.821, No.1 ✓

REPERTOIRE

Clementi, Op.36, No.1/i, “Sonatina in C Major”
⟶ mm. 1-15; 120-bpm
⟶ mm. 16-25; fingering, 88-bpm
“Misty” complete ⟶ focus on mm. 23 & 24; w/ four-bar intro
“Angel Eyes” (Jim Brickman); mm. 1-35
⟶ focus on mm. 21-27

goforasong · February 16, 2023, 5:31pm

Thursday, February 16, 2023 (Day 213) 5 pomodoro cycles

FOUNDATIONS

Whole tone 251 drills
- ABA Form ⇒ C Major to D Major; D♭ Major to E♭ Major ✓
- BAB Form ⇒ C Major to D Major; D♭ Major to E♭ Major ✓
9ᵗʰ Chords, circle of fourths
- Majors, Type A (stacked 3ʳᵈˢ) & Type B (closed position) ✓
Royal Conservatory of Music, Level 4 Technical:
- Chromatic scale, one-octave starting on C, 104-bpm (HS, HT) ✓
- Two-octave scales @ minimum 92-bpm (HT)
  ⇒ B, G, C minors, harmonic & melodic ✓
  ⇒ D, A, B♭, E♭ majors (+ formula pattern & scales in 10ᵗʰˢ) ✓
- C harmonic minor formula pattern @ 92-bpm ✓
- Tonic triads & inversions, broken & solid, two octaves ascending (HT)
  ⇒ A⟶E♭⟶B♭: broken @ 66-bpm, solid @ 132-bpm
  ⟶ use half note authentic cadence (I-V-I) at end of each sequence
Royal Conservatory of Music, Level 5 Technical:
- Two-octave scales @ minimum 104-bpm (HT)
  ⇒ A, E, F minors, harmonic & melodic ✓
  ⇒ E, F, A♭ majors ✓
- A Major, A harmonic minor formula pattern @ 104-bpm ✓
- Tonic triads & inversions, broken & solid, two octaves ascending (HT)
  ⇒ Am w/ I-V-I cadence: broken @ 66-bpm, solid @ 132-bpm ✓
- Dominant 7ᵗʰ Chords, root-position arpeggios & inversions (HS)
  ⇒ A (E7): broken @ 72-bpm, solid @ 60-bpm ✓
Exercises: Clementi Op.821, No.1, mm. 1-3 ✓

REPERTOIRE

Clementi, Op.36, No.1/i, “Sonatina in C Major”
⟶ mm. 1-15; 114-bpm
⟶ mm. 16-25; fingering, 88-bpm
“Angel Eyes” (Jim Brickman); mm. 1-35
⟶ focus on mm. 21-27
“Misty” complete ⟶ focus on mm. 23 & 24

goforasong · February 17, 2023, 1:59pm

Friday, February 17, 2023 (Day 214) 4 pomodoro cycles

FOUNDATIONS

Whole tone 251 drills
- ABA Form ⇒ C Major to D Major; D♭ Major to E♭ Major
- BAB Form ⇒ C Major to D Major; D♭ Major to E♭ Major
9ᵗʰ Chords, circle of fourths
- Majors, Type A (stacked 3ʳᵈˢ) & Type B (closed position) ✓
Royal Conservatory of Music, Level 4 Technical:
- Chromatic scale, one-octave starting on C, 104-bpm (HS, HT) ✓
- Two-octave scales @ minimum 92-bpm (HT)
  ⇒ B, G, C minors, harmonic & melodic ✓
  ⇒ D, A, B♭, E♭ majors (+ formula pattern & scales in 10ᵗʰˢ)
- C harmonic minor formula pattern @ 92-bpm ✓
- Tonic triads & inversions, broken & solid, two octaves ascending (HT)
  ⇒ A⟶D⟶Gm: broken @ 66-bpm, solid @ 132-bpm ✓
  ⟶ use half note authentic cadence (I-V-I) at end of each sequence
Exercises: Clementi Op.821, No.1: mm. 1-4 ✓

REPERTOIRE

Clementi, Op.36, No.1/i, “Sonatina in C Major”
⟶ mm. 1-15; 114-bpm
⟶ mm. 16-25; fingering, 88-bpm
“Misty” complete ⟶ focus on mm. 23 & 24; w/ four-bar intro
“Grow Old With Me” (John Lennon, performed by Mary Chapin Carpenter)
⟶ mm. 1-6

goforasong · February 18, 2023, 4:12pm

Saturday, February 18, 2023 (Day 215) 2 pomodoro cycles

FOUNDATIONS

Whole tone 251 drills
- ABA Form ⇒ C Major to D Major; D♭ Major to E♭ Major ✓
- BAB Form ⇒ C Major to D Major; D♭ Major to E♭ Major ✓
9ᵗʰ Chords, circle of fourths
- Majors, Type A (stacked 3ʳᵈˢ) & Type B (closed position) ✓
Royal Conservatory of Music, Level 4 Technical:
- Chromatic scale, one-octave starting on C, 104-bpm (HS, HT) ✓
- Two-octave scales @ minimum 92-bpm (HT)
  ⇒ B, G, C minors, harmonic & melodic ✓
  ⇒ D, A, B♭, E♭ majors (+ formula pattern & scales in 10ᵗʰˢ) ✓
- C harmonic minor formula pattern @ 92-bpm ✓
- Tonic triads & inversions, broken & solid, two octaves ascending (HT)
  ⇒ Gm⟶A⟶E♭: broken @ 66-bpm, solid @ 132-bpm ✓
  ⟶ use half note authentic cadence (I-V-I) at end of each sequence
Exercises: Clementi Op.821, No.1: mm. 1-4 ✓
Royal Conservatory of Music, Level 5 Technical:
- Two-octave scales @ minimum 104-bpm (HT)
  ⇒ A, E, F minors, harmonic & melodic ✓
  ⇒ E, F, A♭ majors ✓
- A Major, A harmonic minor formula pattern @ 104-bpm ✓
- Tonic triads & inversions, broken & solid, two octaves ascending (HT)
  ⇒ Am w/ I-V-I cadence: broken @ 66-bpm, solid @ 132-bpm ✓
- Dominant 7ᵗʰ Chords, root-position arpeggios & inversions (HS)
  ⇒ A (E7): broken @ 72-bpm, solid @ 60-bpm ✓
Two-octave scales (HT) random selection
⇒ G, D♯m melodic, G♭, B ✓

COURSES / LESSONS

↻ Extended Chords & Voicings course: Jazz Piano Chord Extensions 9, 11 & 13

REPERTOIRE

Clementi, Op.36, No.1/i, “Sonatina in C Major”
⟶ mm. 1-25; 114-bpm
“Grow Old With Me” (John Lennon, performed by Mary Chapin Carpenter)
⟶ mm. 1-8

goforasong · February 19, 2023, 1:01pm

Sunday, February 19, 2023 (Day 216) 4 pomodoro cycles

FOUNDATIONS

Whole tone 251 drills
- ABA Form ⇒ C Major to D Major; D♭ Major to E♭ Major ✓
- BAB Form ⇒ C Major to D Major; D♭ Major to E♭ Major ✓
9ᵗʰ Chords, circle of fourths
- Majors, Type A (stacked 3ʳᵈˢ) & Type B (closed position) ✓
Royal Conservatory of Music, Level 4 Technical:
- Chromatic scale, one-octave starting on C, 104-bpm (HS, HT) ✓
- Two-octave scales @ minimum 92-bpm (HT)
  ⇒ B, G, C minors, harmonic & melodic ✓
  ⇒ D, A, B♭, E♭ majors (+ formula pattern & scales in 10ᵗʰˢ) ✓
- C harmonic minor formula pattern @ 92-bpm ✓
- Tonic triads & inversions, broken & solid, two octaves ascending (HT)
  ⇒ Gm⟶D⟶A: broken @ 66-bpm, solid @ 132-bpm ✓
  ⟶ use half note authentic cadence (I-V-I) at end of each sequence
Exercises: Clementi Op.821, No.1: mm. 1-4 ✓
Royal Conservatory of Music, Level 5 Technical:
- Two-octave scales @ minimum 104-bpm (HT)
  ⇒ A, E, F minors, harmonic & melodic ✓
  ⇒ E, F, A♭ majors ✓
- A Major, A harmonic minor formula pattern @ 104-bpm ✓
- Tonic triads & inversions, broken & solid, two octaves ascending (HT)
  ⇒ Am w/ I-V-I cadence: broken @ 66-bpm, solid @ 132-bpm ✓
- Dominant 7ᵗʰ Chords, root-position arpeggios & inversions (HS)
  ⇒ A (E7): broken @ 72-bpm, solid @ 60-bpm ✓
Two-octave scales (HT) random selection
⇒ A♯m, C♯m, Dm, D♯m, G ✓

REPERTOIRE

“Grow Old With Me” (John Lennon, performed by Mary Chapin Carpenter)
⟶ mm. 1-10
Clementi, Op.36, No.1/i, “Sonatina in C Major”
⟶ mm. 1-25; 114-bpm
“Angel Eyes” (Jim Brickman); mm. 1-35
⟶ focus on mm. 21-27
“Misty” complete ⟶ focus on mm. 23 & 24