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An Overview For The Parent
Welcome to your child's first in-depth musical experience!
Since your child is between the ages of 8 and 10, it is important
that we stress certain elements in their early musical development.
Students will be exposed to and taught note reading, counting,
dynamics and playing hands together. Most importantly, the student
will dictate the pace in which they progress through their effort
and understanding of the material.
Other than experiencing the joy and satisfaction, there are many
more benefits for a child in the study of music. Please visit
the following article to see how music education can be more than
just simply learning to play an instrument..."The
Mozart Effect" - Music & Brain Research
Lesson Time: 1/2 hour per week
Books: To be supplied by the teacher. Parent will reimburse
teacher at a later date.
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| Alfred's Piano Basic Course, Level 1A |
songbook |
| "Getting Started"; A booklet accompanying
Level 1A |
includes finger exercises, written
theory work and songs by rote |
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Practise Time: approximately 10 to 15 minutes a day. Since
children have difficulty understanding duration of time, I stress
that they play each assigned song or exercise 5 times a day unless
otherwise stated.
How Do I Know What They Are Supposed To Practise?
Pieces or exercises that are to be practised will have their page
number circled and dated. If the piece was prepared well, the
page will be given a "Happy Face" and no longer need
to be practised.
Extras!
- Practise Chart: This keeps track of practise habits since
the student has to check off a spot on the chart after they
practise. Students are rewarded with stars for their weekly
effort. When they complete this level, they are given a special
prize for their hard work!
- Note Card Game: This will routinely end the lesson, a fun
way for students to strengthen note reading.
- Listen & Watch: Students will be given the opportunity
to borrow recordings that will enrich their understanding and
love for music.
In The Future...
Your child will move on to Level 1B of Alfred's Basic Course where
they will begin playing longer pieces which will require specific
types of touch to be used. Also, they will begin performing in
recitals.
» Child Chart
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