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Piano Recital November 2009

Piano Recital November 2009

Did you know...PIANO LESSONS CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Music plays an important part in the lives of people. Everyone can learn and benefit from the study of music. There is musical potential in every individual and like all potential, it should be developed to its fullest. Music can connect us to our history, tradition and heritage while providing a constructive use for leisure time.
The study of music aids in mental, physical and personal needs. Music is a uniquely powerful means of involving and integrating the activities of both the right and left halves of the brain, combining the rational and the aesthetic.
There is a proven correlation between musical study and the following:

Muscular Development: It improves a child's small motor skills, hand-eye coordination and over-all physical coordination.
Increased Listening Ability: This helps to increase the attention span, concentration, and long and short term memory.
Increased Primary Mental Abilities: (verbal, perceptual, number, and spatial) This sharpens a child's communication, critical thinking and problem solving skills. He or she learns to understand, interpret and use symbols in new contexts.
Creative Potential: This promotes awareness of student's capabilities using imagination and responsibility. They learn to work for and cooperate with others.Through participation in music, children learn the gratification of work shared and challenges met. It helps your child learn how to learn.

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Summer Fun-Music to Explore

Looking for ways to encourage more practice through the summer?

Great books to explore!


Alfred Publishing
Famous & Fun Series- solo or duet
They have solo books and duet books.
If you are level 3 in Mayron Cole then choose level 2.
There are many great fun, popular pieces in these selections.

Hal Leonard
Popular Piano Solos or More Popular Piano Solos.
If you are Mayron Cole level 3 then choose level 3.
Great pieces

Alfred's Basic Piano Library
Solo Book- Top Hits
Another fun series
If you are level 3, then choose level 2

Mcpiano.com
Mayron Cole Method
There are some solo books and sheet music available for most levels
This is a great place to start. Choose the level you are currently in.

MORE SUMMER IDEAS TO FOLLOW
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