Please don't ask her to quit.

I start them in 2nd grade, so you can imagine how many children have
the same problem. They get it though. Most within 3-4 week Some of
them a little longer, but definitely by Christmas.

Unfortunately, it's generally those with the fine motor problems that
are the ones that do the least home practice :( Maybe because it
sounds so bad, but I think there's more going on there ;)

It's practice that will get it though, so maybe they could get a
parent to sign a practice sheet to show it's been done?

Best of luck with her (and you!)

Just had my beginners for their 2nd lesson. (Quick thankyou to the
makers of paracetamol) Off for a coffee before piano lesson start.
Where would I be with caffeine to keep me going.

Helen (UK)

2008/9/18 Sue Roessel Dura :
> Hi Folks,
>
> I'm starting a bunch of 4th grade beginners and after 4 lessons all of them can
> play Hot Cross Buns, most of them can play Merrily. But one student can't play
> a B by herself yet. I've had students before who have trouble covering the
> holes, but this one seems totally unable. I've placed my fingers over hers so
> she can feel how the holes should be under her fingers and she can then play a
> B, but as soon as I let go, she looses it.
>
> Since we are all volunteers at this endeavor, should I encourage her to quit?
> The noises she makes make it hard for the others to hear if they are together
> and in tune. I told the parents and kids that 10 minutes practice a day is a
> requirement and she admitted she doesn't practice.
>
> Best, Sue
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