Friday, March 5, 2010

How Can I Help My Child Learn Piano? Observation

Rhythm is the heartbeat of music.  It’s what makes music pleasing to our ears and bodies.  We feel the rhythm in our bodies.  Ever noticed your foot tapping or hand tapping the steering wheel as you listen to music?  That’s rhythm.  image

I am constantly reminding students to count, say something, outloud so that they keep the rhythm steady.  You can help by tapping your foot or clap along with their playing. If you can’t, then the rhythm is not correct. (Unless you really have no sense of rhythm. In that case, get another family member to do it! lol)  

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