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Publication
Alfred Music (1998), 44 pages. CD in sleeve taped to inside back cover.
Description
Alice Kay Kanack's method focuses on enhancing the natural creative ability of children through the use of improvisation. The book begins with an introduction to the philosophies of her method, then guides the parent or teacher through a series of improvisational games to play with the child. A CD is included, with 27 different songs and games.
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LibraryThing member moominmamma
This book and CD set is perfect for parent and young child (age 2 up to about age 10) in the home. Little previous musical experience is required -- just a basic familiarity with the keyboard. The book includes musical story-telling, listening exercises, teaching and examples concerning the scales
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and modes, guidance concerning the improvisation process with very young children, and wonderful accompaniment tracks that make even one's first tentative pokes at the keyboard seem musical. There's plenty of opportunity for growth in sophistication, but beginners can find hours and hours of gratifying opportunity for true musical creativity here. This is a brilliant bit of gentle structure to a child in the pre-piano-lesson phase of musical learning, or for any child who is curious and motivated to make music on the piano in self-directed ways. Show Less
Language
Original language
English
Physical description
44 p.; 8.75 x 0.25 inches
ISBN
0874877725 / 9780874877724
UPC
029156911589
Local notes
New 8/18/2014.