Everyone loves a slice of Birthday cake and it’s a really easy way to explain the concept of note values to small children. Birthday Cake Music Note Matching Song Happy Birthday to you, Do you think it is true? That a whole note (semibreve) has 4 beats, Do you think it is true? (sing to […]
Introducing the C Major Scale for Beginners
Everyone learns the scale and key of C major first on the piano, it conveniently starts on middle C and it has only white notes with no sharps or flats. The right hand is all ready to start in the beginners hand position, so it feels familiar. If you are just starting out, do visit […]
Top Ten Tips For Sight Reading
These Top Ten Tips For Sight Reading will help to tackle a problem that kids often find difficult. While there is no easy fix, it is quite possible to overcome these difficulties with a bit of patience and perseverance. It is important to equip your fledgling pianists with the tools and strategies to solve the […]
How To Read Music Made Easy
Learning to read music can be rather daunting, especially if you haven’t had any music lessons before. While it is important to realise that there is no quick fix, it is something anyone can do with practice when broken down into easy steps. In this post I hope to dispel a few myths, and hopefully give enough […]
Understanding the Clefs & Stave : Easy Music Theory
The lines of the Stave and Clefs look a lot more daunting than they really are. They are just a way to express whether the notes are high or low or in the middle. They are of course part of the language of music. At first it seems foreign – but once they are familiar […]
Christmas Rhythm Game
These Christmas Rhythm Game cards can be used in various ways according to the age and musical experience of the child. You don’t need any extra equipment, although some wooden tone blocks or a tambourine might come in handy. If you need a little help with reading the music notes, take a look at Introducing […]
How to Tell the Difference Between the Rhythm & the Beat
The difference between the rhythm and the beat in music can often cause confusion. But it doesn’t matter if you don’t play an instrument or haven’t had music lessons before – here’s a simple explanation. The beat is the steady pulse that you feel in the tune, like a clock’s tick. It’s the beat you’d […]