Piano Lessons for Young Children Helps Develop Their Dexterity
There was an article in our Sunday newspaper identifying factors affecting left versus right handedness in individuals. I remember the first time I started teaching a child who was definitely left handed. I was excited because I thought he would have an easier time learning the bass notes and creating music with his left hand. Actually I have never found that to be true. What I have found is playing the piano strengthens the use, coordination, and dexterity of both hands which in turn develops both sides of the individuals brain.
If you think about it, playing the piano is a very complex task. As a student advances, they find their hands must move over the entire keyboard; they can not leave them in any one set position. Each hand is doing its own special task. In fact, each individual finger must perform smoothly and efficiently at all times. The student must develop the ability to remain focused on the task during the entire piece. What an amazing accomplishment. It is no wonder we all admire anyone who can play this complex instrument well.
The beginning student needs a strong, comfortable, and workable foundation. The Animal Note method with its fun, friendly notes and word clues enable children to learn to play the piano at an earlier age. They are able to study and learn timing because the notes are easily identified. The word clues they learn help them identify standard notes on the Grand Staff. Children as young as four can successfully be taught, allowing them to be well on their way to playing the piano and developing good dexterity early in their lives.
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