Are you wondering what you must do prior to your child starting piano lessons? If you’re a parent who comes from music-related background this could be a totally new world. To help you understand and make it easy here are 9 things to consider before your child begins their lessons in the season.
1. Purchase an Instrument
No matter if you opt for an acoustic or a digital piano, having access to the piano is a requirement. If you decide to purchase the digital piano, make sure that you buy one that is educational and musically suitable, with keys that are weighted (ones that feel similar to an acoustic instrument) as well as with a fixed pedal, as well as excellent sound. Our sales experts on Piano Central can provide you with great suggestions on the ideal piano for the child in yours.
2. Place the Instrument Well
If you are deciding where to place your instrument, you must not) place it in a location that is out of sight or isolated or) near where the TV is. The child may not have any desire or interest in practicing when your child is comparing the practice as being completely isolated in an unlit corner. However, the practice session in the same space when the TV is playing will be a nightmare and not profitable.
3. Make sure you keep your instrument
If you have an acoustic instrument, make sure that you tune it. It is typical for this to occur every six months to an entire year, based on the weather.
4. Make the Piano Part of Everyday Life
If you can, keep the piano at home for a few months, or years prior to when your child starts lessons. Not only will this help make the piano a part of daily living, but it will help your child discover more independently throughout the day.
5. Encourage Exploration
Have your child play at the piano. Perhaps you could make an activity out of finding white keys and black keys and note the way the black keys go into groups of two or three. Try experimenting with the pedals to see which one makes more of a sound. Let your child enjoy “free play” and praise your child’s small compositions. Making sure that the instrument is comfortable prior to start formal lessons will help your child gain confidence to experiment with new techniques, as well as an advantage during an initial couple of weeks!
6. Find a Height-Adjustable Bench
Being capable of sitting at the proper position and at the right proximity to the piano is crucial. While distance can be adjusted easily, however, the height could be a problem when you don’t have an adjustable bench. If your digital or piano was equipped with an adjustable bench, look to purchase an adjustable one prior to beginning lessons.
7. Talk About Their Music
Pay attention to what your child is doing. Is he trying to perform an existing tune? Are they making up their own? While you listen at times, you can discuss what your child is experiencing. Discuss what the music is like to the child, or how it makes him feel. Inviting your child to consider the music they are playing will develop a keen sense of music.
8. Distinguish Between Left and Right
The distinction between left hand and right is vital and knowing the difference between left and right can help a child develop a sense of spatial-physical awareness. People with a greater sense of spatial awareness will be better able to develop new skills at the piano. Any activity that helps your child differentiate between right and left will prove helpful. The ability to jump left or right and using Simon Says with left and right commands, using the Red Light/Green Light, with left and right commands are all fantastic activities that can help reinforce this concept.
9. Know Treble Vs. Bass Clef
If you are unsure of the meaning of a treble clef or not the only thing your child has to know is) identify that symbols (Google Images is an excellent alternative) and 2)) be aware that Treble Clef is used for high notes, and Bass clef is designed for low notes.
10. Find a Great Teacher
With over thirty teachers PCS is determined to ensure that the perfect teacher-student relationship is in place starting from the beginning. It’s one of the most important questions we ask when we try to connect you with the teacher that is the best suited to your individual as well as your learning style and music objectives.