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24 Cards in this Set
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Describe the initial interview with a student and their parent |
-basic information -music he likes -clap back at different speeds -low or high register -song on black keys by rote -have them play something -what lessons entail -what is expected -piano at home, fees, etc. |
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Describe the ideal teaching studio. Include a list of the equipment and materials it would contain and the purpose of each. |
-spacious -1 or 2 pianos or keyboards -table and chairs -chalkboard -recording device -CD player -Computer and software -small stool for students |
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Describe how you would develop note reading skills during the first year of study. Refer to your chosen beginner method and any additional resources you might use. |
-Using Bastien method -quarter notes and half notes -directional reading -play and sing finger numbers on black notes -story to teach names -Play and sing note names -flash cards. Add two per week. -Staff wars -Alfred 1A sightreading book |
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Explain how you would respond to this situation: Consider short term and long term strategies and give reasons. A 10 year old Level 1 student has never performed in public and is nervous about the end of the year recital. |
-help them prepare their pieces -meditation -low pressure performances -visualize keyboard. Different octaves |
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Explain how you would respond to the following: A thirteen year old Level 4 student is losing interest in his piano studies and prefers playing sports and video games |
-video game theme songs -motivation- can play video games after practicing. -make a practice schedule -engagement- have him write his own songs and find music he likes -If the student still has little interest in the piano, let him quit. |
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Identify five activities you could use to develop a strong sense of internal pulse and rhythm. |
-march to song in 2/4 or 4/4. Clap on first beat -play duets -tap and count rhythms of pieces aloud -use movement. Tap and stomp. March and clap. Tap with both hands -improvise on black keys together. |
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Describe how you would work with an elementary level student in scale playing |
-pentascales. Relaxed, curved fingers. Fingertips glued -1 octave in tetrachords both hands - finger crossing exercises -1 octave one hand -scalloping |
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Describe how you would work with an elementary level student in chord playing |
Solid chords -braced 3 plucking hen -each triad in C major same wrist motion -triads, saying finger number that changes. Broken chords: -fingering- say finger number that changes -scalloping circles |
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Discuss ways to guide an 11 year old level 3 student in creating her first composition. Consider organisation, inspiration, possible resources and notation |
Inspiration- imagine composition. Story, mood, tempo Organisation- draw out a plan Inspiration- improvise at the piano and record. All white or all black? Resources- youtube- classical pieces. Also pieces the student has played. Notation- notate rhythm and notes |
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Describe how you would work with a student to develop technical control and facility in the first year or study |
-pentascales and triads. -fingers glued to the keys. -stand up soldiers -pecking hen -hanon exercise 1 |
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Describe how you would work with a student to develop imagination and creativity in the first year of study |
-improvising -stories about pieces -make up a song about a mouse and an elephant -composition assignments -listening- what does this piece remind you of? |
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Five things to learn about a student in the initial interview |
-basic information -if they have taken lessons before -can they match pitch? High and low -sense of rhythm. Clapback -are they interested in performing and goals |
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Five things for the student and parent to learn about me |
-practice expectations -background and teaching philosophy -fees and payment information -structure of lessons -scheduled recitals |
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Discuss your practice expectations for a beginning student in the first year of study |
6 days per week. 30 minutes each day. -clap and count rhythm Play and sing finger numbers Play and count aloud Play and sing the note names Play and sing the words 2 to 3 pieces from the lesson book per week Weekly theory assignment and flashcards |
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Describe how the technical requirements for Level 3 or Level 4 can be used to explore theoretical concepts. |
-circle of fifths -inversions of chords -avoidance of augmented seconds in vocal music -leading tone |
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List four examples of elementary level pop, jazz or ragtime repertoire. |
-Smooth and Crunchy (E. Milne)- off beat -Jazz Blast (Faber) flattened seventh, syncopation -Frere Jacques (Music for Young Children) sing and play -Morning has Broken (The Music Tree). Homophonic |
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Describe two creative activities to build rhythmic awareness. |
-stomp the rhythm of one hand. Clap rhythm of the other hand. -student plays rhythmic ostinato. You improvise. Then switch roles. |
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Describe four ways you could use technology to help develop an elementary level student's musicianship skills and increase their enjoyment of music |
-recording software -staff wars -youtube -online practice log |
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Describe four activities you would include in a first lesson with a seven year old beginner. |
-sitting at the piano -finger numbers -high and low sounds on the piano -quarter notes |
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List five ways you can encourage students to develop effective practice habits, and include a brief explanation of each point. |
-practice chart -reward for practicing -goal (exam, festival, recital) -parental involvement and routine -practice directions |
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Five ways a teacher can encourage creativity and the development of an active imagination |
-improvising at the lesson -make up stories about their pieces -create compositions at home -listening assignments -attending concerts |
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Describe how parents can participate in their child's piano studies by building a supportive environment and providing additional musical experiences outside the lesson. |
-developing and enforcing a practice schedule. -if child is young, may need to sit with them -concerts -playing recordings -maintenance of the piano -encourage performances |
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List five resources you might find useful in your ongoing development as a teacher of elementary level students. |
-Cadenza practice app.com -Mach "The well tempered keyboard teacher" -ARMTA workshops and masterclasses -Basten "How to teach piano successfully" -Tim Topham "No Book Beginners" |
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Discuss the value of assesment and the benefits of preparing for practical piano examinations at the elementary level. Refer to all exam components and examples of how working towards an examination contributes to the development of well rounded musicianship |
-specific goal is motivating. -technique helps set technical foundation -etudes improve technique -List A, B and C. Variety of styles -Sight reading and ear training improve note reading |
