When she opened the April Friend magazine and saw that there was a simplified Easter song, Miriam decided she wanted to learn it. Upon closer investigation, I noticed that the Duet Part 2 was written at about Henry's level and decided it would be awesome for our kids to play their first duet!
They each worked well on their own to learn their parts, but putting it together was extremely challenging. Our goal was to videotape the song and post it for your viewing pleasure on Easter Sunday. Obviously that didn't happen. (Can we blame it on the random scheduling of Easter?)
In spite of Henry's repeated protests and tears, I refused to let them start a project without finishing it. So, with the reward (bribe?) of refreshments following their recital recording, the two were finally able to pull off a presentable performance this morning. There's definitely room to improve and polish, but I took mercy on Henry and decided he had reached his limit.
Here's hoping for more duets in the future, when Henry's a little more up to the challenge. Nothing cuter than two siblings sharing a piano bench and tickling the ivories together! Eliza just wishes it could have been a trio.
We wish you a Happy Belated Easter!
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