Are familiar melodies easier to learn? Not necessarily! While familiar melodies are fun for students to play, learning the music may not be as easy as one would presume. Watch as Randall Faber discusses the potential stumbling points for the Primer level student, and presents solutions to create an engaging and successful learning experience. After mastering the popular melody, why not add an interlude? This five-finger pattern lends itself to expressive and creative playing to personalize and capture the spirit of the melody, even at the Primer level. From PreTime Piano Popular, Pg. 10.
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Wow! Awesome. Thank you so much.