It is a real treat to discover a new and imaginative approach to teaching the piano which really works and is completely accessible and user-friendly.
Faye Caley, Music Teacher magazine
Dogs and Birds - Book 1 (Animal Notes Edition) - ebook:
- is recommended for ages 3 to 6
- has animal symbols printed in every note-head
- includes pieces, rhythm exercises and musical games
- has a storyline with beautiful coloured illustrations to stimulate the child
- uses blue and red to distinguish between left and right
Download pdf of sample pages: Book 1 (Animal Notes Edition)
As they work through the material children:
- start playing music using both hands from day 1
- learn the position of notes on the keyboard and staves using animals
- sing the animal names as the play thus developing musicality and their inner ear
- learn to count, understand rhythm, and feel the pulse
- love the animals and stories, and learn in an enjoyable and fun way
- can practice unaided using this simple approach
There is a blank notes edition of Book 1 which:
- helps the child to progress to using conventional music
- is best used together with the animal notes edition
- contains the same material but without animal symbols and colours
- can be purchased with the animal notes edition at a discount
Info on blank notes edition - ebook
The material in Book 1 is supplemented by other products:
- Notes to Book 1 for Parents and Teachers, Second Edition, Including Downloadable MP3s - info
- Small Animal Tiles and Coloured Staves - info
Link to animal notes edition - print book
- Ebook:
- 50 pages
- Composer:
- Elza and Chris Lusher
- Illustrator:
- Mark Chambers
- Publisher:
- Dogs and Birds
