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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 5 and 7, it is important
that we stress certain elements in their early musical development.
Since they are so young, the material they study must be presented
in a simplistic and stimulating manner. Having a good knowledge
of finger numbers, counting, the musical alphabet and some introduction
to note reading will be stressed.
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 Prep Course, Level A |
songbook |
| "Getting Started"; A booklet accompanying
Level A |
includes finger exercises and written
theory work |
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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.
In The Future...
Your child will move on to Level B of Alfred's Prep Course where
they will begin to learn to play using Both Hands at the same
time.
» Child Chart
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