Piano Lessons
I’ve started giving Thérèse piano lessons the other week. She’s very excited that she has mastered the “Mud Games in May” exercise:
The assistant at Strait Music said 4 is the perfect age to start. I found the Bastiens’ Invitation to Music series to be just that – very inviting. Level A starts with differentiating left from right, finger numbering, distinguishing low from high sounds and where to find them on the keyboard. The books contain various coloring, matching, and writing activities. Some of the exercises require the teacher to play a few simple pieces and ask the student about them, so if you as a parent have even just a few basic keyboarding skills, I recommend taking a look at these books. Adults can learn too, just ask Sharon!
Hooray! Another Gretencord on the piano!
You and Therese just may have to play a little duet for us the next time we see you!
To make it really authentic, you need about 20 cats running around the house!
Therese little fingers reaching all thoughs keys. She’s doing a great job. Now I think Fulton is ready to play chop sticks. Way to go Adam and Sharon, getting the kids in music so young is great. Sharon I think you could do really well on the piano also. The one thing I miss having the kids gone is someone playing on the piano. When Mary comes homes to visit she plays that beautiful song she wrote. I can’t remember the title right now, but the melody is so beautiful I end up humming it the rest of the day.
Can’t wait for the first recital!!