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Piano Tip of the Week
(from Music Masters, Inc.)
Practice advice
Take a section, and play each hand separate until you can do it well. Then play it hands together
until you can do that well.
ADVANTAGES:
Playing each hand separate is easier.
The left hand can be weaker and
just fumble along without being noticed too much. Giving it special attention will strengthen it.
WHEN TO USE IT:
Usually
you should only use this method if you are having trouble playing hands together, or having particular trouble with one hand
in a certain section. In sections where you can, it is usually better to start out with both hands.
Hands separate practice
works well with hymns, polyphonic pieces (for instance, fugues), and any piece where the hands are fairly independent.
Classics for Kids
At the Classics for Kids website you can compose music, be a rockin' rhythm master, test your
note naming skills and learn about the composers!
NY Philharmonic Kids
The NY Philharmonic Kids website has so much to do, you just have to visit it! Be sure to check
on the Instrument Lab, which shows you how to make a variety of instruments at home!
NoteAttack
NoteAttack is a free download. Learn the notes on the staff in a fun way. Kids, please
ask permission from your parents before downloading this program!
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