Learn all about sixteenth note rhythms while you master the Intermediate arrangement

of this classic Beatles hit.

The Pop Lesson Series: BLACKBIRD contains 5 video lessons, each approximately 40-60 minutes in length.  Some practice time is built into each lesson making each video roughly equivalent to a 60-90 minute lesson.  You will have access to the entire video series for 12 months, so you can proceed thru the lessons at your own pace and return to any areas that may need a little extra work.  the lessons each build on the previous one and are meant to be viewed in chronological order.  A minimum of at least 5 practice sessions will likely be needed between each lesson.

Once you have purchased the Series, you will receive an email confirmation within 72 hours containing class information, a teaching copy of the arrangement, and video site passwords.  The lessons are stored on a private video site and only registered students will have access to the lessons.  In addition, registered students will also receive - 

1. A hard copy of the arrangement via mail.
   
2. A Series of Worksheets  developed specifically for the online series and complete with my fingerings and brackets.
   
3. A series of audio practice MP3's organized by lesson.
   
4. Instructional rhythm PDFs.

HARP SKILL REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS SERIES

1. PIVOTS - (changes in direction) in both the right and left hand.
2. Basics of 16TH NOTE RHYTHMS - eighth, sixteenth and dotted quarter notes and rests.
3. LH and RH CROSSUNDERS
4. PLACING GROUPS OF 3 AND 4 fingers at the same time.
5. TIED NOTES
6. LEGER LINES
7. some experience and comfort with LEVER/PEDAL CHANGES
8. experience using a METRONOME
9. familiarity with standard INTERVAL FINGERING

Students should also have BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS and a high speed connection is recommended.

The Video Lesson Series: A THOUSAND YEARS contains 5 lessons, each approximately 20-40 minutes in length.  Some practice time is built into each lesson making each video roughly equivalent to a 45-60 minute lesson.  You will have access to the entire video series for 12 months, so you can proceed thru the lessons at your own pace and return to any areas that may need a little extra work.  the lessons each build on the previous one and are meant to be viewed in chronological order.  A minimum of at least 5 practice sessions will likely be needed between each lesson.

Once you have purchased the Series, you will receive an email confirmation within 72 hours containing class information, a teaching copy of the arrangement, and video site passwords.  The lessons are stored on a private video site and only registered students will have access to the lessons.  In addition, registered students will also receive - 

1. A hard copy of the arrangement via mail.
   
2. A PDF of my teaching copy of the arrangement developed specifically for the online series and complete with my fingerings and brackets.
   
3. A series of audio practice MP3's organized by lesson.
   
4.   An instructional rhythm PDF.

HARP SKILL REQUIREMENTS  

1. PIVOTS - (changes in direction) in both the right and left hand.
2. ROLLED CHORDS - 
3. FUNDAMENTALS OF 6/8 RHYTHM, counting while playing
4. Understanding of EIGHTH, SIXTEENTH, and DOTTED QUARTER notes and rests.
5. Comfort with 4-2-1 FINGERINGS IN THE LEFT HAND
6. JUMPS in the left hand accompaniment, playing a single note with the 4th finger and jumping up for a chord.
7. PLACING GROUPS OF 3 AND 4 fingers at the same time.
8. TIED NOTES
9. LEGER LINES
10. LEVER HARP TUNING for the key of Bb
11. experience using a METRONOME.

Students should also have BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS and a high speed connection is recommended.