I. Check- Because of key, speed, and unpredictability this piece can intimidating
     A. Do you like it? Can it be fun?
     B. Consider and create positive aspects
     C. It will require diligence, consistency and a positive attitude
     D. You must be sold to be convincing
II. Determine Character
     A. "Frizzante" - sparkling; bouncy, full of life
     B. Full of surprises
     C. Create imagery to help
          1. Popcorn, pop-rock candy, see-saw, swinging
          2. Confusion, adventure or "dream" state in the middle section
III. Practice and Practical Thoughts
     A. Be very familiar with key, practice very slowly
     B. Start in different places on a regular basis
     C. Consistent air stream and much air support
     D. Sense of line
     E. Try different note patterns and note lengths: e.g. legato, "sticky," bell tones, slur groups of three
     F. Try different rhythm patterns
     G. Strong sense of pulse- sometimes meter in three instead of two
     H. At first, practice all f, then mf, p, pp
     I. Many opportunities for nuances and contrasts between slurs, releases, and accents
     J. Practice lines "backwards"
     K. Last phrase is "summary," play convincingly
IV. Performance Ready
     A. Play for people often!
     B. Tape record and listen
     C. Should be played as fast as possible with cleanest technique- should sound easy

Additional notes:

• This piece does not have to be triple tongued.

• When playing this etude the tendency is to not support the sound, make sure you practice playing everything loudly with a lot of air, and then use the same type of air when playing softly.

This etude should be divided into sections.

Student should pick their worst section and divide it up into smaller chunks.

Practice these smaller chunks with a rest between them. This helps with the technique and accents in the etude. Regroup notes and practice them in this manner *(refer to helpful exercises)

When performing this piece always ease into it. Warm-up your fingers to help you remember the notes

Always focus on the character of the music.

Fingering for High C sharp in measure 41 is Left Hand: finger 2 (middle finger) and A flat key, Right Hand: finger 4 (index finger) and pinky finger on C sharp and C keys.