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Piano Lesson: Rina, 4, learns about “Long and Short sounds meeting High and Low Sounds,” Chapter 15, Tales of a Musical Journey (Videos)

Today was Rina's 14th piano lesson and she's moving right along. Her hand position is greatly improved and she has a nice appreciation of the singing tone. Irina Gorin's instruction is laid out in such a way that a student takes no short cuts in learning piano. The physical approach to creating a beautiful tone,… Continue reading Piano Lesson: Rina, 4, learns about “Long and Short sounds meeting High and Low Sounds,” Chapter 15, Tales of a Musical Journey (Videos)

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Piano Lesson: Rina, 4, climbs up and down the staircase as she learns about Melody

The tour de force of today's 12th lesson, was Rina's stair climbing. In all, she scaled five steps, ascending and descending, to absorb the concept of MELODY. It was the focus of Chapter 12, Tales of a Musical Journey by Irina Gorin. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4a0QXvLyZ8 Prior to today's class, Rina had played assigned notes among seven previously… Continue reading Piano Lesson: Rina, 4, climbs up and down the staircase as she learns about Melody