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- Leonie 4.5 years old - Level B
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Leonie 4.5 years old - Level B
30 Oct 2013 22:38 - 30 Oct 2013 22:50 #12245
by bk
Leonie 4.5 years old - Level B was created by bk
Hello everybody,
So nice to be here! We began learning with SM when Leonie was almost 3 years old. We did quite a few things: played all songs with both hands from Introductory Songs and some from nursery primer and nursery 1. But unfortunately we didn't do much finger exercice, as she didn't like it... And also with the playing, I think it maybe was too much for her, because she didn't like to play and almost never wanted to exercice.
So I thougt, we should begin from the beginning
to have more fun afterwards. We started with Prep Level B 4 weeks ago, just as described, we listened often to the Suprise Symphony, looked at it on YouTube, discussed, which instruments were played, etc. Then we repeated the finger names (do to so) and did also every time the finger exercise with right hand (do to so) with putting weight on the thumb. She loved, when I tried to remove her finger 
Then - and I don't know, if this was a bit too little to do - we only concentrated on HCB, she played it with both hands, first view 1, then 2 and 3-5 also. I always recorded her numbers, and it got better and better.
1. oct: HCB P1 32/37 T15
9. oct: P1 37/37 T14
16. oct P1 37/37 T11
20. oct P5 37/37 T10
Unfortunately we didn't play every day, but 3-4 times a week. Usually we would do:
1. do to so with right hand, 1-3 times
2. play HCB with both Hands, different views, recording best points
3. play guess key game for 30 seconds
Was that maybe too little to do? She really enjoyed it, so for us it was ok. But in the next month I will try to add a bit more... when we were not in front of the piano we listened to Surprise Symphony, did one section with Little Musician (learning of instruments, componists, etc) and played with the symbol cards (door to door).
I've uploaded two videos of her, one playing do to so with right hand:
and one when she playes HCB.
On the guess key game she also got better and better. In the beginning she made about 30-35 points, now 50-60 points.
We would now like to begin with the second section. I have noticed, that you didn't mention any song to play. Which ones would you recommend? And should they also be played in different views or learned by heart?
So nice to be here! We began learning with SM when Leonie was almost 3 years old. We did quite a few things: played all songs with both hands from Introductory Songs and some from nursery primer and nursery 1. But unfortunately we didn't do much finger exercice, as she didn't like it... And also with the playing, I think it maybe was too much for her, because she didn't like to play and almost never wanted to exercice.
So I thougt, we should begin from the beginning
to have more fun afterwards. We started with Prep Level B 4 weeks ago, just as described, we listened often to the Suprise Symphony, looked at it on YouTube, discussed, which instruments were played, etc. Then we repeated the finger names (do to so) and did also every time the finger exercise with right hand (do to so) with putting weight on the thumb. She loved, when I tried to remove her finger Then - and I don't know, if this was a bit too little to do - we only concentrated on HCB, she played it with both hands, first view 1, then 2 and 3-5 also. I always recorded her numbers, and it got better and better.
1. oct: HCB P1 32/37 T15
9. oct: P1 37/37 T14
16. oct P1 37/37 T11
20. oct P5 37/37 T10
Unfortunately we didn't play every day, but 3-4 times a week. Usually we would do:
1. do to so with right hand, 1-3 times
2. play HCB with both Hands, different views, recording best points
3. play guess key game for 30 seconds
Was that maybe too little to do? She really enjoyed it, so for us it was ok. But in the next month I will try to add a bit more... when we were not in front of the piano we listened to Surprise Symphony, did one section with Little Musician (learning of instruments, componists, etc) and played with the symbol cards (door to door).
I've uploaded two videos of her, one playing do to so with right hand:
and one when she playes HCB.
On the guess key game she also got better and better. In the beginning she made about 30-35 points, now 50-60 points.
We would now like to begin with the second section. I have noticed, that you didn't mention any song to play. Which ones would you recommend? And should they also be played in different views or learned by heart?
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31 Oct 2013 16:09 #12248
by hellene
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Replied by hellene on topic Leonie 4.5 years old - Level B
Hi, BK!
So great to see your little daughter progress! I remember her video from the last school year and can say that she grew up a lot intellectually, her fine motor skills improved and her 2 hands coordination is great for her age!
Good idea: it is always helpful to repeat the learned materials! As for exercises... Tell her that each of her fingers is different: have different size, shape, even different personality. Some fingers are stronger - some weaker and lazier. Exercises help all of them become friends and work as one team.
I was watching her playing the exercise. She does really good job! Please, tell her that Mrs. Hiner is very proud of her!
[/uote]Then - and I don't know, if this was a bit too little to do - we only concentrated on HCB, she played it with both hands, first view 1, then 2 and 3-5 also. I always recorded her numbers, and it got better and better.
1. oct: HCB P1 32/37 T15
9. oct: P1 37/37 T14
16. oct P1 37/37 T11
20. oct P5 37/37 T10 [/quote]
The numbers are great. She is ready to practice the piece on hiding mode (RH, LH, PH) and with TEACHING VIDEOS softmozart.com/forum/55-teaching-videos/...roductory-songs.html
Yes, I think she is ready for the second segment of her curriculum: softmozart.com/forum/63-school-year-2013...d-to-5-year-old.html
You are right by not pushing her too hard. Our ultimate goal is to keep her interest and motivation to learn music. But my observation is: she is musically inclined. She can play more advanced music pieces.
[/quote]I've uploaded two videos of her, one playing do to so with right hand:
and one when she playes HCB. [/quote]
I enjoyed watching the videos very much!
Is she singing the notes names Solfeggio? It helps to develop and voice and music ear. Many students even get perfect pitch!
Yes! I think, she may continue learning pieces from Introductory songs (Jingle Bells) and start piano pieces from 1st Level Albums:
Favorite classics 1 - Musette
Nursery 1 - This old man.
So great to see your little daughter progress! I remember her video from the last school year and can say that she grew up a lot intellectually, her fine motor skills improved and her 2 hands coordination is great for her age!
bk wrote: Hello everybody,
So nice to be here! We began learning with SM when Leonie was almost 3 years old. We did quite a few things: played all songs with both hands from Introductory Songs and some from nursery primer and nursery 1. But unfortunately we didn't do much finger exercice, as she didn't like it... And also with the playing, I think it maybe was too much for her, because she didn't like to play and almost never wanted to exercice.
So I thougt, we should begin from the beginning
Good idea: it is always helpful to repeat the learned materials! As for exercises... Tell her that each of her fingers is different: have different size, shape, even different personality. Some fingers are stronger - some weaker and lazier. Exercises help all of them become friends and work as one team.
We started with Prep Level B 4 weeks ago, just as described, we listened often to the Surprise Symphony, looked at it on YouTube, discussed, which instruments were played, etc. Then we repeated the finger names (do to so) and did also every time the finger exercise with right hand (do to so) with putting weight on the thumb. She loved, when I tried to remove her finger
I was watching her playing the exercise. She does really good job! Please, tell her that Mrs. Hiner is very proud of her!
[/uote]Then - and I don't know, if this was a bit too little to do - we only concentrated on HCB, she played it with both hands, first view 1, then 2 and 3-5 also. I always recorded her numbers, and it got better and better.
1. oct: HCB P1 32/37 T15
9. oct: P1 37/37 T14
16. oct P1 37/37 T11
20. oct P5 37/37 T10 [/quote]
The numbers are great. She is ready to practice the piece on hiding mode (RH, LH, PH) and with TEACHING VIDEOS softmozart.com/forum/55-teaching-videos/...roductory-songs.html
Unfortunately we didn't play every day, but 3-4 times a week. Usually we would do:
1. do to so with right hand, 1-3 times
2. play HCB with both Hands, different views, recording best points
3. play guess key game for 30 seconds
Yes, I think she is ready for the second segment of her curriculum: softmozart.com/forum/63-school-year-2013...d-to-5-year-old.html
Was that maybe too little to do? She really enjoyed it, so for us it was ok. But in the next month I will try to add a bit more... when we were not in front of the piano we listened to Surprise Symphony, did one section with Little Musician (learning of instruments, componists, etc) and played with the symbol cards (door to door).
You are right by not pushing her too hard. Our ultimate goal is to keep her interest and motivation to learn music. But my observation is: she is musically inclined. She can play more advanced music pieces.
[/quote]I've uploaded two videos of her, one playing do to so with right hand:
and one when she playes HCB. [/quote]
I enjoyed watching the videos very much!
On the guess key game she also got better and better. In the beginning she made about 30-35 points, now 50-60 points.
Is she singing the notes names Solfeggio? It helps to develop and voice and music ear. Many students even get perfect pitch!
We would now like to begin with the second section. I have noticed, that you didn't mention any song to play. Which ones would you recommend? And should they also be played in different views or learned by heart?
Yes! I think, she may continue learning pieces from Introductory songs (Jingle Bells) and start piano pieces from 1st Level Albums:
Favorite classics 1 - Musette
Nursery 1 - This old man.
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01 Nov 2013 09:55 - 01 Nov 2013 10:07 #12261
by bk
Replied by bk on topic Leonie 4.5 years old - Level B
Hello Hellene,
Thank you so much for your answer and the many good ideas! I've printed out your reply, so I can always re-read it.
We will start so play the HCB in hide-mode. I wonder, if it is difficult for her to play with a metronome? I will write here about it
Tomorrow we will start with section 2. Should I post our progress once a week here?
Oh, and one more question: how much exercising would you reccomend? Is every second day 10-15 minutes too little for making good progress?
Thanks again.
BK
Thank you so much for your answer and the many good ideas! I've printed out your reply, so I can always re-read it.
We will start so play the HCB in hide-mode. I wonder, if it is difficult for her to play with a metronome? I will write here about it
Tomorrow we will start with section 2. Should I post our progress once a week here?
Oh, and one more question: how much exercising would you reccomend? Is every second day 10-15 minutes too little for making good progress?
Thanks again.
BK
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03 Nov 2013 18:19 #12280
by hellene
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Replied by hellene on topic Leonie 4.5 years old - Level B
Hi, BK!
I am here to help! You are always welcome!
Good Idea. I will try mu best answering everybody's posts!
Please, keep in mind that playing a piano piece in hiding mode and playing with a metronome are 2 entire STAGES. One has to be after entire completion of another.
Yes! It would be very good. This way I will be able to watch your development and help you more with advices/suggestions.
As much as SHE appreciates it. For us the main goal is her ENJOYMENT and motivation.
I am here to help! You are always welcome!
bk wrote: Hello Hellene,
Thank you so much for your answer and the many good ideas! I've printed out your reply, so I can always re-read it.
Good Idea. I will try mu best answering everybody's posts!
We will start so play the HCB in hide-mode. I wonder, if it is difficult for her to play with a metronome? I will write here about it
Please, keep in mind that playing a piano piece in hiding mode and playing with a metronome are 2 entire STAGES. One has to be after entire completion of another.
Tomorrow we will start with section 2. Should I post our progress once a week here?
Yes! It would be very good. This way I will be able to watch your development and help you more with advices/suggestions.
Oh, and one more question: how much exercising would you reccomend? Is every second day 10-15 minutes too little for making good progress?
Thanks again.
BK
As much as SHE appreciates it. For us the main goal is her ENJOYMENT and motivation.
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