Music theory can sometimes have a reputation for being a bit boring and difficult, but this can avoided by teaching it through games and activities that little ones enjoy. Children will happily accept basic theory concepts by playing games which combine the lesson with having some fun! They love characters and giving things identities, so when teaching […]
Mary Had A Little Lamb Easy Piano Music
This Mary Had A Little Lamb Easy Piano Music always goes down very well with young beginners in their first piano lessons. It is so enjoyable to play a tune that everyone knows. Easy to learn and fun to play! Both excellent incentives to get little ones off on a good start when beginning the […]
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Easy Piano Music
This Twinkle Twinkle Little Star easy piano music is perfect for little beginner hands. It’s simple, repetitive melody and small five finger range is ideal for first piano lessons. As Twinkle Twinkle Little Star is usually one of the first songs a small child will sing, it makes a great choice as one of the […]
Happy Birthday Easy Piano Music
Here are two Happy Birthday easy piano music arrangements for young pianists. One is for children who have only just started to play, with just the simple melody line centered on middle C so that they’ll find it really quick to master. And the other is an easy piano music arrangement for both hands together […]
First Piano Lessons: Finger Strengthening Exercises
New here? Make sure you visit our Introduction to First Piano Lessons before you start! I Like Sticky Candyfloss: A Fun Finger Strengthening Exercise Here is a catchy little finger strengthening exercise perfect for first piano lessons, that is excellent for developing and increasing finger co-ordination. Ask the child whether they prefer Sticky Candy floss or Chewy Chocolate […]
First Piano Lessons: Fingers!
New here? Make sure you visit our Introduction to First Piano Lessons before you start! Up and Down the Escalator. First Piano Lessons is a fun and playful way to introduce finger exercises. Start by drawing around the hands of the child on a sheet of paper, or alternatively you can print the finger chart shown below by […]
First Piano Lessons: Introducing the Note Family
Introducing musical notation as the note family with characters to represent each note makes a tricky concept immediately accessible. This way, children find the note names and their time values so much easier to remember. Make sure to explain that these are their nick-names to help us to tell which is which, and point out […]
First Piano Lessons Easiest Way To Learn The Notes
New here? Make sure you visit our Introduction to First Piano Lessons before you start! First Piano Lessons Animal Memory Game There are many methods to help learn piano notes but this way is easy and children immediately engage with this animal memory game. They are so keen to memorise the order of the animals […]
First Piano Lessons: Getting Started
The First Piano Lessons are a series of short exercises disguised as games which combine strengthening and co-ordination with note recognition and memory. Presented in a playful and engaging way that doesn’t cause frustration, they’re perfect for introducing your child to piano at home, while bringing a lot of fun and satisfaction along the way. When […]
Body Percussion Rhythm Activities
Body Percussion Rhythm Activities are a great way to bring the class together and focus. Kids just love to move and this is a perfect way to encourage them to engage. But you’ll also find that it increases concentration. So while they’re absorbing the lesson, they’re having lots of fun at the same time. Gross […]