7 Ways to Encourage Arm Movement in Kodály Piano Lessons

<p>When teaching piano beginners we need to remember that the skills we want them to master in the future need seeding from the start. So today I’m going to talk about how to sow the seed that will grow into easy and free arm movement and effective hand position changes.</p><p>And because it’s Kodály, it’s going to be fun, creative and playful.</p><ol><li>Improvisation</li><li>Story telling</li><li>Part work</li><li>12-bar Blues</li><li>Pre-defined movement</li><li>Safari by June Armstrong</li><li>Magic Beans by Ben Crosland</li></ol><br/><p>Links</p><p>African Dawn by June Armstrong <a href="https://youtu.be/3RmwIPBOAiM" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/3RmwIPBOAiM</a></p><p>Gazelles Standing by June Armstrong <a href="https://youtu.be/zQ6RogwenU4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/zQ6RogwenU4</a></p><p>Thinking Out Loud by Ben Crosland <a href="https://youtu.be/sUsyameTEKI" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/sUsyameTEKI</a></p><p>If you’d like to see my lesson plans for teaching piano using the Kodály Approach then you need to check out Doremi Membership. Doremi Members get access to my Doremi Teach Piano curriculum, including video walkthroughs, downloadable lesson plans and resources and access to my live coaching and Q&amp;A calls and online community. </p><p>There are teachers just like you already in the community ready to support you and share your questions, successes and stories. So come and join us at <a href="https://doremiconnect.co.uk/piano" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">doremiconnect.co.uk/piano</a></p>