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a-okI just finished teaching my 6 year old class that's using the Preparatory MMP book. By the end of the class, each student was able to play "The Woodpecker" along with the teacher duet. Their rhythm was impecable! Not one single hiccup in their playing.
The other day, I downloaded a creativity worksheet from http://www.wendyspianostudio.com Basically, the sheet provided starting points for creative exploration at the piano. (You need to register - it's free- to view the page.)
The starting point I gave the students today was "Sam went running down the beach until he jumped in the ocean." The first little girl made quick sounds in the middle of the piano, which, she explained, was the sound of Sam chasing a seagull. The other little boy made big loud sounds all over the place, which he said was the sound of Sam splashing in the big waves.
It was so cool to see these kids creating, using their imaginations, and discovering music as a tool for self-expression!!
