Before playing, “Giddy-up, Pony,” Nancy prepares her students by having them sing the letter names and finger numbers. As they sing, the twins also point to each note in the music. Singing and pointing strengthens the ear and eye connection in the young pianist. This helps the student walk, trot, and…
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My First Piano Adventure
As piano teachers, we’re quite adept at bridging our adult world to that of the typical seven- or eight-year-old beginner. It requires only modest effort because most 1st and 2nd grade students also try to bridge their world to ours. The attempt to “bridge worlds” is two-way, so teaching and…
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