How to Teach Children to Respect Piano Instruments
Playing the piano is an endeavor that has the potential to provide personal satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment for the musician, as well as enjoyment for nearby listeners. Many parents start piano lessons for their kids while their children are still young. Schools often offer various forms of instruction pertaining to the piano, with classes ranging from kindergarten through high school. One of the basic, primary parts of instruction should be how to respect and care for the piano and piano-like instruments, such as the keyboard.
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Play beautiful music on the piano or keyboard as an introduction to the instrument. If you can't play, ask a musician to do this for your class. Hearing what you can do on the piano or keyboard helps instill a sense of respect and enthusiasm in children.
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Teach the children basic concepts about the instrument, such as the arrangement of notes and the names of these notes. Help the students to play a simple song on the piano or keyboard. You can use colored or lettered notes if your students cannot read sheet music. Learning about the instruments and developing some playing skills helps students to build respect.
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Demonstrate how to care for the piano instrument. Show students how to dust the piano or keyboard, as well as how to use a damp cloth to remove any stains that are stuck on the surfaces. Invite students to help you clean the instruments regularly.
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Assign a specific instrument for each child or for small groups of children if possible. For instance, if you have a keyboard lab, you could have the students in charge of cleaning a specific instrument they use each week. This will help to create a sense of respect and pride in their personal instruments.
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Discuss things that could possibly damage a keyboard or piano, such as moisture, jostling or extended exposure to direct sunlight.
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