Moonlight Sonata by Arthur White

Coaching Notes:

Pre-Teach: No
Focus: internal
Purpose: to dramatically play the piano with the whole body

First move: Play piano. We’re going to act like we’re playing the piano. So move your fingers like you’re playing the piano. Add breathe. Now start to take that all around your body. See how creative you can start to become with your piano playing. You might play with balance. Or try playing on the floor. You’ve got walls and anything else you can use in the room. You might even play on your body. Get your whole body in it. See if you can add a little expression and drama. How do you feel it? Let the music guide you through it. Accent it how you feel it and how you hear it. You can’t get it wrong. This is your dance. Like a meditation. Lots of breath. Expression. Dramatic. Dance your piano playing.

Transitions:

0:00 Play the piano through the whole song.