LESSON PAGE.  MAXIME
Gabriel absent on January 27 and February 3.  Next lesson on February 10

Lesson notes. January 20, 2026

  • KEYBOARD SKILLS (Scales) level 5 A Major
    • Tráela lista para la próxima clase
  • ​SIGHTREADING
  • CZERNY 17
    • ​Completa manos juntas
  • J.S. BACH. Prelude Nr. 1 in C Major (from WTC Book I)
    • Matices (dynamics) para la página 2. 
    • Metronomo MM=60 o más rápido si puedes
  • RETIRED. Waltz in B minor by Frederic Chopin
  • NEW REPLACEMENT: Song without Words Op 19 Nr. 6 by Felix Mendelssohn
    • Partitura la encontrarás abajo
  • SATIN DOLL exercise
    • Próxima clase con improvisación

Scales.  Levine Curriculum Level -5
C, G, D, A, E, B, F, Bb, Eb, Db, Ab Major.
A, E, D, G, C, F minor.

Tech routine reference

SCALES LEVEL -5- C-M, A-m
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SIGHT-READING for both hands
LECTURA A PRIMERA VISTA
354 READING EXERCISES C
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LARGO sight-reading
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MORNING sight-read
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BRAHMS sight-read
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MOZART sight-read
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CHORD exercises in C, G and D Major
Lv-1 MAJOR KEYS chords - Full Score
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CHORD exercises in A-E-D-C minor
SIGHTREADING EXERCISES Lv-1 A-E-D-C MINOR chords
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CZERNY-GERMER Etudes

PASSED and ready: Exercise number 15
NEW: Exercise number 16
maxime_czerny-germer_vol_2.pdf
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NEW: Felix Mendelssohn
Song without Words Op. 19, Nr. 6 in G minor
mendelssohn-sww_op-19_nr.6_grb_marking.pdf
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J.S. BACH. Prelude Nr. 1 in C Major (from WTC Book I)

https://youtu.be/LkZSHbft7TM?si=pczsV3VR2qPhsJV2​
bach_prelude_1_wtc_1.pdf
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SATIN DOLL (Duke Ellington)

YOUTUBE LINK: https://youtu.be/bidNbXEt54M?si=ftjjndDJfl69edRK​
satin_doll_exercise
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satin_doll_real_book.pdf
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Repertory from last semester

RETIRED. FREDERIC CHOPIN
​Waltz Nr. 10 in B minor Opus 69 Nr. 2
chopin_waltz_b_minor_op69_nr2.pdf
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ROBERT SCHUMANN. 1. Santa Claus (Knight Rupert)
(from Lyric Pieces Book I, Op.12.)

https://youtu.be/p78EhTtN9RA?si=A91qyvw8KguEtXDM
schumann-knight-ruppert-op.-68-no.-12.pdf
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EDWARD GRIEG. 1. Arietta
(from Lyric Pieces Book I, Op.12.)

https://youtu.be/5TbQftYOKms?si=LmRN613tE0L2xoF0
grieg_arietta.pdf
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CANTALOUPE ISLAND (Herbie Hancock)

YOUTUBE LINK: https://youtu.be/8B1oIXGX0Io?feature=shared​
cantaloupe_island.pdf
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WATERMELON MAN (Herbie Hancock)

YOUTUBE LINK: https://youtu.be/CrmFJjmRIi4?si=TfyLblxaQClK0NVB​
watermelon_man_-real_book_3-.pdf
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watermelon_man_-rhythm_chords-_-_.pdf
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DUKE ELLINGTON. C-Jam Blues
c_jam_blues.pdf
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TRANSCRIPTION: Oscar Peterson https://youtu.be/PrEcT2Q51lw?si=vwWCQYzguQcz4z4y
IMPROVISATION CHART:

Option 1. Blues scale in C
Option 2:
C7 - Use F Major scale (white keys except B-flat)
F7 - Use Bb Major scale (white keys except B-flat and E-flat)
G7 - Use C Major scale (white keys)



Pieces already passed after the spring jury:

C.P.E. Bach. Solfeggio in C minor
bach_cpe_solfeggio.pdf
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Transcription: 
​"Duel of Fates" ("Star Wars") Transcribed for Maxime
DUEL of FATES April-22
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On Reserve:
​A. Ellmenreich. Spinning Song
​A. Ellmenreich. Spinning Song
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PASSED. Beethoven. Sonata Op. 49 Nr.2 in G Major
SCORE WITHOUT DYNAMICS:
beethoven_sonata_g_major_henle.pdf
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SCORE WITH DYNAMICS:
BEETHOVEN WITH DYNAMICS
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Transcription: "In Dreams" by Howard Shore ("The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring")

IN DREAMS December 4 2024
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LINK TO YOUTUBE FILE:
​ youtu.be/xyAjtOxUtmg?si=JJ0kgXCWIYpOs9gd

After the juries are finished: 

​Music of John Williams.  
Theme from "Schindler's List".

schindlers-list-theme-solo-piano-john-williams.pdf
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In progress: "Blues in GRB"
blues_in_grb.pdf
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DECEMBER 10. We will work on Blues at the next lesson.

On Green Dolphin Street
Green Dolphin Street
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NOTES from lesson 5/23/23
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Next goal: rest of the song.
At the lesson: learning the chords

Transposing simple melodies and harmonizing using II - V - I

DECEMBER 10
Lullaby, ode to Joy, Happy birthday.
Prepare Happy Birthday en F y G

Other melodies:
  • Lullaby by Brahms
  • Row, Row, Row Your Boat
  • (Sept-5) Beethoven Ode to Joy
  • (July-11) Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
  • Happy Birthday
  • Mary Had a Little Lamb
  • (Sept 12) Jingle Bells

Passed. INDIANA JONES

Passed. DAVY JONES. (Pirates of the Caribbean)
maxime_pirates-of-the-caribbean-the-dead-men-chest-book.pdf
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Blues-based improvisation

Somewhere Over the Rainbow

Harry Potter (played by ear)
HARRY POTTER with Maxime's chords
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BOURLESQUE by L. Mozart
l_mozart_burleske_in_g.pdf
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Autumn Leaves.  Chart reading
AUTUMN LEAVES WITH RED CHORDS
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IT HAD TO BE YOU
IT HAD TO BE YOU -usa esta versión-
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PASSED: BURGMULLER Innocence
BURGMULLER Innocence
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PASSED: BEETHOVEN German Dance
BEETHOVEN German Dance
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BEATLES: Yesterday
yesterday_real_book.pdf
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​CLEMENTI Sonatina Op. 36 Nr. 1 in C Major (2nd mov)
CLEMENTI Sonatina Nr. 1 C Major
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Libertango by Astor Piazzola

​BIZET: Toreador Song (from Carmen)
toreador_song__from_carmen__with_chords.pdf
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Patrik Pietschmann "Star Wars: The Mandalorian (Main Theme)"

March 30
​Nueva versión de la partitura con final -April 20-
MANDALORIAN version April 20
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April 26
Estupendamente.

El final necesita un poco de práctica.
Te enviaré otra versión con más cambios.
​​Envía una grabación el Viernes

Versión antigua

star_wars-_the_mandalorian__main_theme_.pdf
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MANDALORIAN Marked March-15
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"Prelude in A Major" by F. Chopin
chopin_prelude_a_major.pdf
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PRELUDIO CON SELECCION DE NOTAS
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IN PROGRESS: "Sonatina  Op. 36 in G Major" by Muzio Clementi.  1st movement

July 12
Aprende la mano derecha muy bien y con metrónomo
El primer movimiento son las dos primeras páginas sólamente
clementi_op_36_nr_2_g_major.pdf
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FINISHED: MARCH from Nutcracker
tempo_di_marcia_vivo.pdf
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PASSED: "Take Five" by Paul Desmond
Take Five (Paul Desmond)
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"Arabesque" by Burgmuller
burgmuller_arabesque.pdf
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IMPERIAL MARCH
imperial_march_v4_-_full_score.pdf
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"Reverse Flash Theme"
reverse_flash_theme_-_2-28-2023.pdf
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"Ballade" by F. Burgmuller
burgmuller_op100_etudes_ballade.pdf
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"Toccatina" by D. Kabalevsky
toccatina_kabalevsky.pdf
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FOR THE FUTURE: "The Entertainer" (Scott Joplin)

Sept 12
Esta la vamos a ir aprendiendo poco a poco.  Esta semana: melodía solamente.  Usa la partitura especial que he creado para ti.
Imprime y aprende la partitura en el margen derecho ---->
THE ENTERTAINER original score
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Imprime esta partitura

the_entertainer_practice_reduction_v1_-_melody.pdf
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"Pirates of the Caribbean"
Pirates of the Caribbean
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LAST PAGE (here it is two pages)
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​"March" by J.S. Bach
bach--march_in_d.pdf
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F. CHOPIN. Waltz in A minor Nr.11
chopin_waltz_a_minor_3.pdf
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WITH FINGERING CHOPIN waltz a minor
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​PATRIK PIETSCHMANN. "Hedwig's Theme" (Harry Potter)
hedwigs_theme_-_full_score.pdf
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FOR LATER TIME:
​CHOPIN Nocturne op. 9 No.2 in E Major
chopin_nocturne_op._9_no.2_in_e_flat_major.pdf
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MARKED CHORDS
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Previous Repertory

PEZOLD: Minuet in G
​Over the Rainbow
Star Wars
DUNCOMBE: Fanfare
​Carefree Waltz
Boxcar Rumble
Left hand piece
​Shave and a Haircut
fanfare.pdf
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STAR WARS -short- chord exercise
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STAR WARS -extended- chord exercise
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Future pieces with score:

Future pieces with chart or by ear:

Autumn Leaves
Beatles: Let It Be
Beatles: Yesterday

Critiqued recital: Fall 2024

Scales: level 4 A Major
Etude:  Czerny-Germer: Etudes Nr. 5 and 6
Piece Nr.1: Beethoven. Sonata Op. 49 Nr.2 in G Major. 1st movement
Piece Nr.2: Howard Shore. (transcribed by M.Goussev) "In Dreams" (from "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring")
Sightreading: level 4?

JURY: Spring 2024

Scales: level 3 D Major
Etude:  Czerny-Germer: Etudes Nr. 3 and 4
Piece Nr.1: F. CHOPIN. Waltz in A minor Nr.11
Piece Nr.2: PATRIK PIETSCHMANN. "Hedwig's Theme" (Harry Potter)
Sightreading: level 3

Fall 2023

Scales: level 3 La Mayor
Etude:  Czerny 1+2
Piece Nr.1: March (J.S. Bach)
Piece Nr.2: Pirates of the Caribbean
Sightreading: level 3

Spring 2023

Etude:  Ballade (F. Burgmuller)
Piece Nr.1: Toccatina (D. Kabalevsky)
Piece Nr.2: Reverse Flash Theme.

Fall 2022

Technique: Scale routine lv. 2 G Major
Piece Nr.1: Arabesque (Burgmuller)
Piece Nr.2: Imperial March (John Williams)

Spring 2025 Jury Information:

Friday, May 16, 2025
4:10 PM- Room 115    
NWDC
TECHNIQUE
Etude. Czerny-Germer Nr. 14
REPERTORY
C.P.E. Bach: Solfeggio
John Williams: Duel of Fates (transcribed for Maxime)

Fall 2025 Jury Information:

JURY (CRITIQUED RECITAL)
TECHNIQUE EVENT
Keyboard Skills level-5 Key: G Major
Etude: Czerny-Germer Nr. 16
CRITIQUED RECITAL
"Arietta" by Edvard Grieg
"Knight Rupert" by Robert Schumann
Critiqued Recital Information check ✅ 
Gabriel Ruiz-Bernal // MaximeGoussev 12
Level 5
Combo: Technique Event followed by Critiqued Recital
Thursday, December 186:30 PM Technique Event (Room 211)
Keyboard Skills G Major
Etude Nr. 16 Czerny-Germer

Thursday, December 18 7:30 PM Critiqued Recital (Room 309)
"Arietta" Edvard Grieg
"Knight Rupert" Robert Schumann

Natalia Gousseva [email protected]

Spring 2026 Jury Information:

Date, May XX, 2026
0:00 PM- Room XXX   
LOCATION
TECHNIQUE
Keyboard Skills level-5 Key: 
​Etude. Czerny-Germer Nr. 
REPERTORY
Piece Nr. 1
Piece Nr. 2
SIGHTREADING LEVEL 5