Intervals: Sure-fire songs for memorizing by ear [ascending and descending]
Here's the only list you'll ever need to learn or teach intervals by ear, complete with high-quality sound samples! Presented in an easy-to-search format, cover the intervals in any order! … continue reading →
How Heart and Soul teaches Relative Minors [Part VII]
Heart and Soul holds a secret clue to finding relative minor keys. After students have learned the bass and chords, explored primary chords and learned to transpose, the next challenge is to use the familiar chord progression to find relative major and minor keys. This blog with a FREE printable sheet breaks it down in easy-to-understand language. Share it directly with your students! ...continue reading →
Online piano lessons for Beginner and Elementary students: Idea bank
Piano teachers everywhere are looking for ideas on how to teach beginner and elementary students online. By far, this will be the most challenging demographic to engage with remote teaching. Here are resources and tips to get you started! We can do this! ...continue reading →
Ear training Interval Dash, off-the-bench teaching strategy [Printables]
This off-the-bench resource teaches intervals by ear and visualizes them spatially without using notation. This approach is highly effective in helping students to gain a sound perspective and to learn to identify intervals by ear with accuracy. Plus, it’s fun! ...continue reading →
May the 4th be with you: Piano interval activities Ear/Tech/Sight/Repertoire [Printables]
Iconic Star Wars quotes add an element of humour to a lesson warm-up on fourths. Any reason is a good reason to get your piano students excited about intervals! Find out how you can focus on 2nd and 4th intervals with activities for Ear training, Technique, Sight reading, repertoire and more! ...continue reading →
Rebekah Maxner 