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Teach fingering to toddler

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19 Jan 2016 14:24 #21704 by telu
Replied by telu on topic Teach fingering to toddler
Now, at last, my daughter has actually begun to play with all fingers on the right hand properly, i.e. thumb for DO up to little finger for SOL (=basic position). However, the big question now is: Where do we go from here? I don't even know this myself. I feel completely confused about the various hanon exercises - not to mention Fingerobics 8, for example. (I saw that there is another thread on the forum about the "logic" behind Fingerobics 8, and I agree with the poster there...)

While the software/invention itself is excellent, I think one of your biggest problems except for proper price setting of the product is structure. There is simply too much information pulling in all directions at the same time. Please, Elena, in this case ('teach fingering to toddler') couldn't you do a simple step-by-step guide "for dummies", explaining what the next step is after the toddler can play from middle DO to SOL with proper fingers? For example: I find it hardly impossible to suddenly have her play lower DO with her little finger (as in some Fingerobics exercises) since she now "knows" that DO is equivalent to the thumb. She cries hysterically if I try to explain that DO can mean other fingers as well. And I understand her.

Therefore, I would really like to see some numbered/ordered guide when it comes to fingering. I know that there are Youtube videos on how you play each and every (hanon) exercise, but this is not enough I am afraid.

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19 Jan 2016 15:05 #21706 by hellene
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telu wrote: Now, at last, my daughter has actually begun to play with all fingers on the right hand properly, i.e. thumb for DO up to little finger for SOL (=basic position). However, the big question now is: Where do we go from here? I don't even know this myself. I feel completely confused about the various hanon exercises - not to mention Fingerobics 8, for example. (I saw that there is another thread on the forum about the "logic" behind Fingerobics 8, and I agree with the poster there...)

While the software/invention itself is excellent, I think one of your biggest problems except for proper price setting of the product is structure.


Can't agree more. This is exactly why I started raising the funds to create a company to be able to focus on teaching part of my system. Did you have a chance to see the project? The link is here: igg.me/at/softmozart/x/12829652

There is simply too much information pulling in all directions at the same time. Please, Elena, in this case ('teach fingering to toddler') couldn't you do a simple step-by-step guide "for dummies", explaining what the next step is after the toddler can play from middle DO to SOL with proper fingers?


I would like to know, what did you read already and what didn't: did you have a chance to read the Lesson plan? My blog in the English segment of the forum?

I understand your point so well :( My DREAM is to organize this system, but for now I am stacked with orders and emails... Momentum...

For example: I find it hardly impossible to suddenly have her play lower DO with her little finger (as in some Fingerobics exercises) since she now "knows" that DO is equivalent to the thumb. She cries hysterically if I try to explain that DO can mean other fingers as well. And I understand her.


Imagine that most of the methods in USA are based on the hand position technique, when each finger is fastened to a key. I DO NOT recommend this and in my lesson plans I suggest starting from Introductory songs (5 fingers), but right after that jump to more advance Albums.

How old is your child?
Did you place any video of her playing?
I apologize for such questions. They may seem arrogant, but I am in contact with hundreds of people now and may loose track sometimes.

Therefore, I would really like to see some numbered/ordered guide when it comes to fingering. I know that there are Youtube videos on how you play each and every (hanon) exercise, but this is not enough I am afraid.


Can you, please, be more specific? I would like to know, what do you practice, what is your score Right hand, Left, Both (amount of correct notes played / time). I also would like to have a video of your child's hands. It will give me enough information to help you.

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20 Jan 2016 11:43 - 20 Jan 2016 11:49 #21730 by sharryhuang
I want to share my experience here:
When my son first started to use Gentle Piano, he also used index finger to play whole song.

He is easy to distract with one finger and move hands in different location. So he spent a lot of time to find where the correct notes are. At beginning I thought this was normal stage, so I let it go. But it took too much time and occupy my time. I decide to ask him to use different fingers. My son won't let me to tell him how to play at firdt. So I used sneak way to achieve my goal:
1. I asked him to play 5 finger exercise every day before playing Gentle Piano
2. I let him watch music cartoons and ask him to play Mi Re Do and Do Re Mi with 3 fingers with cartoon many times. Then play with 5 fingers with movies.
3. We only focus on Hot Cross Buns at first.


After he get used to 3 fingers in Hot Cross Buns, he automatically used 5 fingers for other songs.
I did not tell him Do is Thumb, Re is index finger. I just told him he can use three finger to play Hot Cross Buns as he did with music movie.

Now, for other songs that need to play octaves, if I found an efficient way, I sometimes show him how I will do or I let him watch "Teaching Video". If he liked that way, he played it. Or he might not remember and he can play whatever he likes as long as he used 5 fingers. I did not force him to play exactly efficient way (I don't know what is correct finger). I hope he can find it by himself.

One day, he just told me he can play song without seeing keyboard. That is because he gets used to 5 fingers and remember to play notes with correspondent fingers subconsciously.
Last edit: 20 Jan 2016 11:49 by sharryhuang.

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24 Jan 2016 09:48 #21803 by telu
Replied by telu on topic Teach fingering to toddler
SharryHuang: Yes, that might seem like a good idea. I will try to build on that "recipe" of yours. Thank you.
By the way: Where did you get those stickers with BOTH letters and images on them? Maybe I will get them as well when/if I renew the subscription before February the 1st?

Elena: Spasibo bolshoe. I will try to upload some videos of my three year old daughter when I have time. But please tell me: Are there any step-by-step instructions for adults on the site when it comes to fingering? By this I mean: When you know how to play the basic position with your five fingers, where do you go from there? Hanon #1? And so on.

Also: If I renew/buy a basic package for 36 month, could I then download the song package for adults as well (containing Fur Elise etc.) or just the one for toddlers with Hot Cross Buns in it?

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24 Jan 2016 10:53 #21810 by sharryhuang
I made them by myself. I bought digital alphabet and Solfeggio here and use photo editor to combine them. Then I bought white sticker paper and print out on the paper and cut them.
I attached my own made paper here. You can use it if you like it.
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25 Jan 2016 10:58 #21816 by telu
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Thank you! You should become a graphic designer. :-)

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