Future of Animal Notes
The Animal Notes have an exciting future. Yes, they are officially a business, Noteimals LLC. You guessed it; this is a shortened form of Note Animals. We are busy writing books for other instruments, so the basics of note reading and timing can be introduced to more children through more avenues. You will note that we already have the basic book for the guitar; it is doing a great job. All of the students started on the guitar last fall now play the melody line of songs in standard music notation. The next book in this series will introduce chord formation based on the knowledge the children already have. This will also give the children a foundation in chord structure which is the basis of harmony.
We also have moved into two new schools, where the Animal Notes are busy helping young children read notes and understand timing. One new school is in Montana and the other Brooklyn, New York. The teachers are delighted with the material and their students‘ responses. We now have the Animal Note Flash Cards in a larger size, deluxe edition for classroom use. The Note Flash Cards are not on the web site yet, so please contact us at glenna@piano4kids.com if you need a set for classroom instruction.
A new book in the series ,” Moving On,” is being developed and will be very helpful. Each new piece will be written in the Animal Notes on one side of the page, and the same song will be in standard music notation on the back of the page. The songs will emphasize various aspects of music theory that can be discussed as the piece is introduced and studied as the piece is practiced. It will be available by the first of the year.
It is so exciting to see more young children begin music in a fun and encouraging way that allows a smooth transition to standard music notation, thus giving the child the gifts of music appreciation and enjoyment at an early age. We hope you will seriously consider giving this wonderful educational opportunity to your young children
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