written by
Catherine Le Brun
Short Piano Exercises for Little Hands
Illustrated by Peter Sheehan
A mix and match music book for children to develop left and right hand coordination in a fun and motivating way.
The Author
Catherine Le Brun
Children's music education is a very important part of my life. As a child, I learned to play the piano with my grandmother, whose lessons were immensely enjoyable. My musical education continued at the Sydney Conservatorium and in Hungary at the Liszt Academy. Time spent there confirmed my belief that music should be an essential part of every child's life because it enriches the mind and maintains a sense of wellbeing. My songs and instrumental music for children have been published and recorded since 1982. I am always looking for innovative ways to engage young children in music-making.
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In “Short piano exercises for little hands”, the exercises are mainly based on five notes, C – G for each hand, with 1-5 fingering. These basic exercises develop an excellent technique for young players. The pieces are in 4/4 time and are 8 bars long. Children can choose which parts they want to combine to create many exercises for practice. The Aussie animals and insects motivate the style of the exercise which imitates their movements or sound.
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