Hello again! It's been awhile since we posted. Lisa has been busy moving and I've been busy with my other businesses and 4 rambunctious boys. However, after 4 busy boys, lately I've been thinking.....PINK! That's right! Baby number 5 is on the way and it's a sweet (we hope!) little girl :) As much as I love primary music, and I LOOOVE primary music, sometimes piano students want to switch it up. I feel very strongly that piano lessons should be FUN, especially in the beginning stages. Otherwise, the joy of playing gets lost in the difficulty. Many of my students, but especially my girls, have loved playing Disney music. Here's an arrangement that was requested by one of my students who loved the movie, Mulan. The notes are very simple. I have them place their left hand with thumb on middle c and right hand with thumb on d. Then they don't have to move their hand position the entire song. Since the notes are easy, it's a good opportunity to learn more complex timing. Don't go into too much detail and overwhelm them, but practice the timing both on and off (tapping, clapping, stomping) the piano. Enjoy!
