Music Teaching Methods
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Ramona Said:
What is the best age to start teaching kids music? Which method is the best?We Answered:
I plan on starting with my child as soon as she can hold her head up. Just by playing music and moving her with me to the beat. I don't think it's ever to early too start letting them get used to rhythm.Don Said:
What and how is the kodally method of teaching music?We Answered:
(m)Kodály Method
Zoltán Kodály - method developed by Kodály, his colleagues and his students (not him alond) evolved under his inspiration and educational principles. None of the practices associated with Kodaly originated with him -- Tonic Sol-fa from England, rhythmic symbols from Chevé, hand signals an adaptation of English system of John Curwen, and other solfège techniques from Jacques-Dalcroze.
The Academy in Budapest became a training centre for teachers and the method has been adapted for use in other countries around the world, reflecting the different cultures.
Features
early age
singing and ear training precede notation (from concrete to abstract)
four step process: preparation - awareness - reinforcement - evaluation
repertoire: folk songs of own people, then of other cultures. Classical music used in advanced classes. Many compositions by Kodály himself.
melodic and rhythmic elements introduced in a precise orderly sequence
techniques used: relative solmization (Tonic Sol-fa, moveable doh), use of hand signals, rhythmic duration syllables and notation
primarily a vocal method, eventually instruments introduced such as xylophones with removable bars, recorder
much time devoted to development of music reading and writing skills
teacher training
Leslie Said:
Need help teaching music?We Answered:
If you found your way to this website to ask the question, you've probably Googled keywords such as MUSIC, TEACHING and KODALY.From what I know of teaching music, you really should have formal music training of some sort - instrument or vocal lessons - and be able to read music yourself if you're going to go with the Kodaly approach.
I Googled your words and found the following website which looks helpful. http://musicnotes.net/ti.html
If you have a budget, contact your local education textbook publishers and ask which one sells a music series that comes with CD's.
Good luck!
Beth Said:
What is the suzuki method of teaching music? Is it tconsidered better than the traditional method?We Answered:
It works real well with young students who are not readers yet. My daughter started Suzuki piano lessons when she was 3 and by elementary school age was better than most adults. It involves a lot of practice, and learning by memorization.Sara Said:
I need a good method of teaching a beginner how to read music and rhythms. Help!?We Answered:
don't forget to explain the time signature to her, starting with the simplest, 2/4 time or 4/4 time. For beats to the measure and the quarter note gets a beat. a scale is like c d e f g a b c. I never heard of a four note scale. there are tons of tutorials on the Internet. Maybe she would do better with this.