Piano Lesson (Book 1)

Author: (English) Waterman / (English) Heywood / Zhou Yuying / Zhou Guangren
Publisher:
Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: The Waterman and Heywood Piano Series has the following characteristics:
1. Through learning the piano, one can step into the world of music, learn the language of music, understand the meaning of music, and thus fall in love with and appreciate music. Therefore, teaching children to play the piano should not just involve hands without brains. From the beginning, theoretical knowledge should be integrated into piano lessons. Consolidate theoretical knowledge through solving "monkey riddles."
2. Emphasis on building a solid technical foundation. Systematically learn scales and arpeggios, requiring proficiency. The purpose of technical training is clear, and the methods are scientific, making it interesting for children to practice.
3. The pieces in the are titled and vividly illustrated, aligning with children's developmental stages. Tailor instruction to each child's abilities, progress steadily without rushing, and lay a strong foundation.
4. The provides specific instructions for teachers, parents, and students, clearly explaining what each should do. With clear roles and close coordination among all parties, students will show noticeable progress during their learning process.
5. Understand children's psychology, focusing on encouragement. Assign scores for each lesson, and reward outstanding performers with five-star ratings and incentives. We recommend this piano because we believe it offers many valuable insights into teaching methods that can be to address some shortcomings in the current, less comprehensive and scientific piano education in China.