This week, though extremely busy, I found some time to learn a few new chords, and sight-sing and sightread a few songs. I learned E minor, and D minor, neither of which are my favourite to try to reach for, but extremely common in songs. I find sight-singing valuable because when we just start learning chords and strumming patterns, it is easy to lose sight of the whole picture.

Somewhere over the rainbow sing through

The first run for me has always been about getting a feel for the piece I am learning; to capture the energy and meaning of it. Fluency between chords comes with practice, but this was just getting through with minimal pausing, as to not get stuck in that habit.

Another song I sang thorough! I quickly went through it and went for it. For me, doing these without extensive practice isn’t easy, but it is important because it is okay for our students to know we aren’t perfect because it helps connect us all.

Thanks for reading! -K