初級鋼琴團體課程

In this 8 week class, we will learn sitting and hand positions at the piano, as well as basic musical concepts.  The piano book I am using is appropriate for ages 7-10 and the student will move at a slow pace at first as they learn the notes and fingering.  The theory book will reinforce the thinking skills through reading and writing activities.  Music theory tells the "why".  I am a very patient and interactive teacher who will make even a shy child feel comfortable.
The student will learn notes, fingering, music terms (such as forte-loud and piano-soft).   
They will also learn note values.  That is, to say, how many beats does a whole, half, quarter, and eighth note have.
In addition, music develops recall that will stimulate the brain in many other areas of life.
Lesson 1: Proper Sitting Position, Hand Position , Finger Numbers and Flashcard Practice, Off Keyboard Fingering Activity 
Lesson 2;  Left hand on White Keys with The Pecking Rooster,  Right Hand on White Keys- The Pecking Hen,  2 and 3 Black keys practice
Lesson 3: Three Black Keys activity, Quarter Note (TA), Right then Left Hand practice, The Walking Song (right and left hands) Fingertip check
Lesson 4: Eyes on Music awareness, 5 black keys playing,  Saying finger numbers or words,  The Half Note *TA-AH , off keyboard fingering and counting.
Lesson 5: Dynamics - "Forte " (LOUD) and "piano" (soft).  These are Italian words that are used in music.  Right and Left hand play I Hear the Echo and learn the rhythm pattern.
Lesson 6: Whole Note value (TA-Ah-Ah-Ah),   Forte and Piano Review, Old MacDonald Had a Song,  Repeat Sign
Lesson 7:The Musical Alphabet,  Learning C-D-E on the white keys, Merrily We Roll Along and Playing a Step 
Lesson 8: Learning F-G-A-B on the white keys, C-D-E-F-G March,  C 5-Finger Scale, What is a Measure?
****This is just an overview of the goals for each week.  What is accomplished depends of the abilities of the students in each class.****