Japs Cunanan
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Japs Cunanan
Bachelors degree
/ 55 min
Japs graduated from St. Paul University


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Music concepts taught by Japs
The tutor and student worked on developing music reading skills for the piano, including identifying notes, understanding pickup measures, and transcribing melodies. They also practiced forming various chords on the ukulele, with a focus on G7. The student was assigned to practice the reviewed piano pieces and ukulele chords for future lessons.
Hand Position Shifts on Musical Instruments
Ukulele Chord Fingerings
Music Reading: Note to Number Conversion
Musical Notation: Pickup Notes
The Student and Tutor worked on foundational skills for both ukulele and piano. For ukulele, the Student learned to tune the instrument, read chord diagrams, and practice basic chords (C, A minor, F, G7, C7, A7), with homework assigned to improve chord transitions. On the piano, the Student practiced two-hand melodies, scales (E flat, A flat), and played several well-known songs, with further reading practice assigned as follow-up.
Introduction to Two-Hand Piano Reading
Smooth Ukulele Chord Transitions
Developing Proper Ukulele Finger Technique
Interpreting Ukulele Chord Diagrams
Ukulele Tuning Fundamentals
Essential Ukulele Chords: C
A minor
F
The Student and Tutor focused on piano technique and sight-reading. They reviewed existing pieces, identified chord patterns, and practiced new sections with an emphasis on grace notes and complex left-hand harmonies. The Tutor introduced a new piece, "Claire DeLoon," explaining its key signature, and assigned it for daily practice.
Sheet Music Reading: Key Signatures & Harmony
Arpeggio & Rolled Chord Techniques
Grace Notes (Ornaments)
Chord Shape Recognition & Memorization
Left-Hand Chord Voicings & Progressions
Effective Piano Practice Strategies
The Tutor and Student worked on piano technique, focusing on two-hand coordination and reading sheet music. They reviewed practice pieces, introduced new two-hand exercises, and discussed learning strategies for songs found online. The Student also demonstrated familiarity with several existing songs.
Ukulele Basics: Tuning and Fretting
Repetition and Practice Strategies
Finger Numbering and Notation
Proper Hand Positioning and Posture
Learning Music Through YouTube Tutorials
The student and tutor worked on piano technique, focusing on passages from "Spring Theme" and "Für Elise." They addressed hand coordination, reading complex musical notation, and developing automaticity through practice strategies. The student was advised to focus on consistent tempo and smooth hand transitions for the practiced pieces.
Tempo Consistency and Fluctuations
Hand Coordination and Crossing Over
Automated Movement and Muscle Memory
Efficient Hand Positioning and Preparation
Rhythmic Synchronization Between Hands
The tutor and student worked on advanced piano chord voicings and the application of the pentatonic scale. They practiced transitional licks, shell voicings, and a basic 12-bar blues progression, with a focus on visualizing musical concepts and developing rhythmic precision.
Pentatonic Scale Application
Shell Voicings and Chord Analysis
12-Bar Blues Progression
The Diminished Interval in Blues
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