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Items to preparebeforethe next lesson:

1. Findall C's,E's,G's andA's on the piano (including To Joy)whilecounting - 4 2. Clapall rhythm Ode 1 exercises 3. Be ableto identifyfingernumber1, number4, and nurnber5 4. Practice fingering keeping rhythm in OdeTo Joy,usingproper and