Piano Lesson Demonstrations
Non-Legato
Working on a non-legato articulation. I’m using a little percussion frog to accompany. (TipToe, PianoForte Level 3)
Singing A Major (Kodaly)
We are singing the letter names of the A Major Scale with a special way for sharps (Magenta, The Colour Suites)
Key Signatures
We are using the Key Signature Flashcards and playing the matching scales. (Printable Membership)
Singing and Playing in Canon
Singing in canon is a wonderful way to develop aural ability (Rose Red, PianoForte Level 3)
Learning to Listen Together
Playing in ensemble like this helps to really engage the ear. (Summer Train, PianoForte Level 2)
Counting 16th Notes/Semiquavers
We use Kodaly counting syllables and I am accompanying with my Bodhran to help support the pulse. (Strawberries, PianoForte Level 3)
Curwen Hand Signs (So-Mi)
We are using the hand signs along with the words to help learn the difference between the higher and lower sounds. (My Bike, PianoForte Level 1)
Playing in Ensemble
Developing the ear and the skill of listening and playing together (The Gnome, PianoForte Level 2)
Keyboard Geography Patterns
A fun way to help identify the differences between black and white keys. (Printable Membership)
Chromatic Scale (Kodaly)
This little song helps us hear the interval of a semitone/half-step. (Semitone Song, Printable Membership)
Keeping Pulse
We are using the Key Signature Flashcards and playing the matching scales. (Printable Membership)
Singing Rhythm
Using Kodaly Rhythm Syllables to practice rhythm (Tall Hat, PianoForte Level 2)
Singing the Lower Voice
This is one way we develop aural skills by learning to hear two voices by singing the lower one. (Pet Rocks, PianoForte Level 3)
Learning Dynamics
This piece teaches dynamics in such a clever musical way. (Thunder and Sunshine, PianoForte Level 3)
Reading & Transposing Roman Numerals
Using Movable Solfa is such a powerful way to study harmonic theory. (Harmony Improv in C Major, Printable Membership)
Keeping Pulse
I am using a simple percussion instrument to provide a steady rhythm alongside his playing (Bluebells, PianoForte Level 2)
Non-Legato
A wonderful visual to help us feel what non-legato feels like. (Major Scales Book)
Learning the Quarter Note/Crotchet
A fun chant to learn the quarter note with simple percussion. (Four Dog Chant, PianoForte Level 1)
Singing and Playing in Two Voices
Singing a simple broken minor triad alongside a melody line (Daydream, Stories Collection , Printable Membership)
Body-Solfa
We are using ‘Body-Solfa’. This is a wonderful way to make a physical connection with the reading. (The Mountains, PianoForte Level 1)
Transposing in Level 1
This is pre-reading in solfa. She is reading small diagrams to change positions. (The Mountains, PianoForte Level 1)
Listening and Playing in Two Voices
We are singing one voice and playing the other. This is an extremely powerful way to develop aural skills (Poor Bird, PianoForte Level 3)