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This method has been
trialled with students aged between 7 and 9, over many years. Depending
on the frequency and duration of lessons, timelines may vary, but
essentially, students can play tunes quickly and experience success
early on. Book 1 is taught mostly aurally: no staff-reading. Singing is
the key - letter names, showing fingers, clapping rhythms and
time-names. All pieces use basic chords, so making up accompaniments on
piano or guitar is simple. A keyboard or digital “drum beat” can be
used, freeing the teacher to get around the class. It also means NO
MUSIC STANDS and LESS CHAIRS, as upper strings stand while playing, and
sit on the floor to sing. The teacher can “think outside the box”
adding other material. Mixed classes are free of clef issues in this
crucial “setting up” phase, as the letters are the same for all
instruments! Suggested time frame is included. |
