We learned how to make 5-finger ant tunnels with our new computer teacher Scott Joplin today.
Scott Joplin was an African-American composer who wrote amazing piano music. He lived about a hundred years ago, and is famous for his songs The Entertainer and Maple Leaf Rag.
5-finger Ant tunnels are where you have to keep your fingers curved and your wrists up on the piano keys. If you let your hand collapse then all the ants will get squished!
Remember that each of your fingers has a number: Thumbs are 1, and little fingers are 5.
Practice playing finger numbers at home. Parents, you can call out a finger number for your child to play on their knee 3 times. Then try calling out different 3-note patterns (for example: 3-2-1) and have your child play the notes on the piano with their Right hand thumb on Middle C.
Practice rhythms at home over the Christmas break. Remember to count 1+2+3+4+.
Today was our last class. I hope all of you have a wonderful holiday season. You deserve it!
We learned a lot and had so much fun together.
I really loved getting to know this class!
Parents, just a reminder that you can now register for classes in the New Year at www.musiqclub.com
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