If you’ve ever wondered how to go about teaching rhythmic ear training, this is an easy and fun introduction. We start off with recognizing the rhythms first. Once we have done plenty of rhythm measure clapping, we move onto clap back and rhythm bingo. (view post)
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Piano Teacher Resources – Monthly Subscription
After (unsuccessfully) searching for a program just like this for a very long time, I decided to create my own. Yes, there are other websites you can get piano teacher resources from. Some are packed with so much information, it is hard to navigate. Some offer resources with too many embellishments to justify printing at home due to cost factor / ink wastage. And some do not give you full transparency of product choice / member options. (view post)
Claps and holds and more holds
Young children (and preschoolers in particular) love clapping rhythms! We use rhythm blocks, rhythm cards, and even a metronome (just because they get such a big kick of it). We start by simply introducing what each value sounds like, with basic words. Once they can easily identify the symbols and clap a few bars, we focus our attention to feeling the beat getting into a groove. (view post)