Deep Thinking

Based on a call-and-response dynamic where the piano leads with the "call"—playing a specific rhythm that the student immediately copies—"Deep Thinking" was described by most students as simple yet enigmatic upon its introduction. Featuring a clear melody, it creates a rich, nuance-filled sound atmosphere, complete with repetitions and an accelerating tempo.

It's a fantastic tool for working on rhythms on the open E string while keeping students focused on crucial details like posture and tone production. As one observant student put it, "It's like there's always a question to be answered." Is that really the case?