Can songs, rhymes and finger plays help the young child enjoy playing the piano while learning new skills? Yes!
A new collection of songs and rhymes, Finger Dance is designed to assist young children learn the physical and aural skills required to play the piano or keyboard. Through active participation and fun the young pianist is encouraged to sing, play, move and create alongside the teacher. Technical skills are practised and reinforced before approaching the instrument: building finger strength, muscle awareness and musicianship. The material adapts elements of both the Orff and Kodály approaches to build confidence, relaxation and success at the piano.
Teachers using Finger Dance will develop a rapport with their students and identify physical and aural problems before reaching the keyboard. The material in this collection has been designed to complement any piano method written for the 4-6 year old.
Music Therapists and Early Childhood educators will find this book useful when developing the fine motor coordination skills required for writing.
Finger Dance is an innovative compilation of songs and rhymes that will encourage the young pianist to achieve technical and musical success.
The Quiet Heart introduces primary aged children to Christian meditation and helps them discover Jesus as a friend and guide. Discussion, reflection and prayer with detailed resources.
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