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Tag: Notation

Alternatives to teaching notation early on

Following on from Let’s Make Music…  the article Demonstration, Imitation, Improvisation then Notation,  suggests some alternative ways of getting your students to play musically from the start – without getting tied up reading notation. It goes on to suggest ways of introducing notation when the time is right.

A ‘part two’ to this article will be online soon to develop this further.

Thanks to those who have made positive comments about the articles. Please do keep your feedback coming.

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Unknown's avatarAuthor Robert LennonPosted on Dec 7, 2012Dec 9, 2012Categories Instrumental Music, Music EducationTags Instrumental Teaching, Music Education, Music Teaching, Musical notation, Notation, Read music, ReadingLeave a comment on Alternatives to teaching notation early on
"Clear, authoritative, simple and didactic explanation of a rather difficult-to-grasp topic in classical music. Bravo!"
"That is nothing less than a simply perfect presentation ! You are a fantastic teacher."
"Thank you for your videos. Your explanations are clear and concise."
'Highlands' by Jeff Album, arranged and orchestrated by Robert Lennon (digital realisation)
"Fantastic insight into the hidden unity of music, thanks for these videos I hope you can continue them."
"Thank you so much ! This was very helpful and so clearly explained."
"Contemporary piano music in an uncompromising style."

Robert Lennon – Musician & Educator

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      • NEW Debussy – Fêtes
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      • Debussy – Le vent dans la plaine
      • Debussy – La fille aux cheveux de lin
      • Ravel – Pavane pour une infante défunte
      • Two Preludes for Brass Sextet
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      • Instrumental Teaching
        • Keeping Young Musicians Motivated
        • Is Reading Music Essential for Beginner Musicians?
        • From Imitation & Improvisation to Notation
        • Beyond ‘Practice Makes Perfect’
        • Instrumental Music Teaching – Book
      • Group Teaching
        • Why Group Music Lessons Enhance Student Learning
        • Optimising the Use of Space & Time in Group Lessons
        • Tuning Tips for Teachers of Student/Amateur Wind Ensembles
        • Maximising Engagement in Group Music Lessons
        • Enhancing Learning in Mixed Ability Group Music Lessons
      • Article Downloads
    • Theoretical
      • Pythagoras and the Music of the Future Part I – Timbre
      • Pythagoras and the Music of the Future Part II – Melody & Harmony
      • Pythagoras and the Music of the Future Part III – Musical Time
      • Pythagoras and the Music of the Future Part III (contd.)
      • Article Downloads
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    • Klee Connections for Piano
    • Risonanze for Clarinet & Electronics
    • Songs of the Aristos (2014)
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    • Instrumental Music Teaching – eBook (PDF)
    • Sheet Music & Audio Downloads
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