Suzuki Piano School, Vol. 1 [Paperback] Review

I quit Suzuki piano as a child (didn't like my teacher, didn't like learning notes), but recently took it back up again.I now understand the value of Suzuki--and wish my first teacher had embodied what the method is all about.I am currently teaching myself, but see how the use of both hands and chord usage in progressing songs is very valuable in the learning process.What they teachyou in the building/base songs transfer easily to more complex songs and classic pieces--and the pieces are all very nice--I recommend ordering the CD/tape to learn, as learning by ear is just as valuable as learning to read at this stage--I think they go hand in hand--and memorizing the song from the CD then being able to translate it onto the piano is very rewarding.I'm now on the second book...looking forward to the third!I was able to easily branch out to other piano books based on my foundation knowledge from the Suzuki method.That said, I did supplement it with some theory (as I don't have a teacher, and these books rely on a teacher for that aspect).I recommend Humphries book for theory--with internet reading as a supplement!Hanon exercises are very helpful, too.

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Titles: Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star Variations (Shinichi Suzuki) * Lightly Row (German Folk Song) * The Honeybee (Bohemian Folk Song) * Cuckoo (German Folk Song) * Lightly Row (German Folk Song) * French Children's Song (French Folk Song) * London Bridge (English Folk Song) * Mary Had a Little Lamb (American Nursury Song) * Go Tell Aunt Rhody (Folk Song) * Au Clair de la Lune (J. B. Lully) * Long, Long Ago (T. H. Bayly) * Little Playmates (F.X. Chwatal) * Chant Arabe (Anonymous) * Allegretto 1 (C. Czerny) * Goodbye to Winter (Folk Song) * Allegretto 2 (C. Czerny) * Christmas-Day Secrets (T. Dutton) * Allegro (Shinichi Suzuki) * Musette (Anonymous).

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How to Teach Suzuki Piano (About Suzuki) [Paperback] Review

This is a wonderful essay by Suzuki.The booklet is informative and reconfirms how children and smooth production of music are the focus of music lessons not only the music in and of itself.

I only gave it four stars however, due to the length of the pamphlet and the price thereof.I am not disappointed with my purchase, however, I was expecting more detailed outlines for example of how to implement the Suzuki method.I agree with the previous reviewer that this is a brief guide.IF you are interested in a step by step, I have not taught Suzuki before and this book should show me how, then do not purchase this pamphlet.

I must say though, that many of Suzuki's principles are reinforced by music greats around the world.Is the Suzuki method for everyone? No. But can it be valuable?Yes.

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A brief but valuable booklet about teaching Suzuki piano. Directed towards parents and teachers. Originally published in Japan by Dr. Suzuki's Talent Education Institute.

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