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Suzuki Handbook
Suzuki Handbook
20032004
VISION OF THE SUZUKI ASSOCIATION OF THE AMERICAS The Suzuki Association of the Americas aspires to improve the quality of life in the Americas through Suzuki Education. We seek to create a learning community which embraces excellence and nurtures the human spirit.
SUZUKI PIANO PROGRAM FACULTY VISION STATEMENT We are members of a community guided by the heartfelt Suzuki Philosophy and Method, which provides excellence in teaching, leadership and collaboration in a dynamic environment. We enrich, explore, develop, inspire and empower people to realize the better world through a common language of music.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
The Suzuki Philosophy ................................................................................... 2 History of the Suzuki Method ........................................................................ 3 The Suzuki Approach ..................................................................................... 4 Structure of the Suzuki Piano Program .......................................................... 5 Words for the Songs in Volume I .................................................................... 7 Repertoire List .............................................................................................. 10 Recommended Reading ................................................................................ 11 Good Piano Posture ...................................................................................... 13 Seating Equipment ........................................................................................ 14 The Piano ...................................................................................................... 15 Suzuki Association of the Americas ............................................................. 16 International Overview ...............................................................................IBC
Our Life
Our life is worth living only if we love one another and comfort one another. I searched for the meaning of art in music, and it was through music that I found my work and my purpose in life. Once art to me was something far off, unfathomable and unattainable But I discovered that the real essence of art was not something high up and far off. It was right inside my ordinary daily self. The very way one greets people and expresses oneself is art. If a musician wants to become a ne artist, he must rst become a ne person. If he does this, his worth will appear. It will appear in everything he does, even in what he writes. Art is not in some far off place. A work of art is the expression of a persons whole personality, sensibility and ability. Dr. Shinichi Suzuki, Nurtured by Love
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Students receive a taped verbal response from the instructor and a diploma of Japanese calligraphy. 4. Recitals. Public recitals are held during the fall and spring terms. Informal get-togethers, home concerts and in-studio concerts are held throughout the year. Sharing music with peers, family, friends and neighbours increases the students self-condence. As well, students experience the joy that comes with playing before others. Non-Competitive Fall Festival. This event is held in October and offers all students in the program an opportunity to perform for adjudication. Students from all levels may perform in a variety of classes. Winter Workshop. Guest Suzuki Piano clinicians give master classes for students and sessions for parents. This mid-year event is an excellent motivational opportunity for all participants. Calgary Suzuki Piano Institute. Every summer Mount Royal College is lled with Suzuki Piano teachers, students and their parents for a week of sharing music and having fun. 5
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Teachers attend a 5-day workshop. Students and parents attend a 4-day workshop which includes master class, group class, movement class, concerts, and lectures. For families who want the maximum value from their Suzuki experience, the Summer Institute is the most effective motivational tool that exists. 8. Mount Royal Suzuki Piano Parents Association. This organization meets frequently during the year to provide support for parents of students in the program. MRSPPA sponsors the Non-competitive Fall Festival and Winter Workshop. All parents are members and participate actively in the fundraising program. Kiwanis Music Festival. Although this is not an ofcial part of the Suzuki program, students are encouraged to take part in the classes. The Festival provides another chance for performance outside the program and an opportunity to be heard and adjudicated by a non-Suzuki musician.
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10. Royal Conservatory of Music examinations. Students who have completed all seven levels of Suzuki Piano repertoire may prepare for upper level RCM examinations.
First for the love of the child, Next, for the love of teaching the child. Next for the love of the music taught to the child. But always, the child comes rst.
Dr. Shinichi Suzuki
Lightly Row
Lightly row, lightly row, Up the piano we will go. Not too fast and not too slow, Not too high and not too low. 1 2 3 4 5 step up, 1 2 3 4 5 step up, Not too fast and not too slow and Not too high and not too low. Lightly row, quick and slow. Up the river we will go. Manitoba, Manitoba, Thats the place to go go go. On our piano we will play, Eating hot dogs all the day. Manitoba, Manitoba, Thats the place to go go go.
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Short Long Short Ice Cream Cone I Love You
Twinkle C
Run Mommy, Run Daddy Popsicle, popsicle
Cuckoo
Cuckoo, cuckoo, sweet little birdie, Cuckoo, cuckoo, singing for me. We like to hear you and to be near you. Cuckoo, cuckoo, spring time is near. Cuckoo, cuckoo sings from the tree top. Cuckoo, cuckoo sings from the tree. High in the tree top, singing so sweetly, Cuckoo, cuckoo sings from the tree. Cuckoo, cuckoo high in the tree. Whats the tale theyre telling of thee? Stealing a nests a bad thing to do, Cuckoo, cuckoo shame upon you.
Honey Bee
Honey bee, better not sting me. Sting my father, sting my mother, Sting my sister, sting my brother, Honey bee, better not sting me. Zum, Zum, Zum, I can hear you hum. Little bee when I am near you, If you sing then I can hear you. Zum, Zum, Zum, I can hear you hum. Buzz, buzz, buzz. Busy little bee. All day long you gather honey Dressed in jacket striped so funny. Buzz, buzz, buzz. Busy little bee.
Clair de Lune
Au clair de la lune Mon ami Pierrot. Prte-moi ta plume Pour crire un mot. Ma chandelle est morte Je nai plus de feu. Ouvre-moi ta porte Pour lamour de Dieu. Sweetly sings the donkey At the break of day. If you do not feed him This is what hell say: Hee haw hee haw hee haw Please give me some hay. Sweetly sings the donkey At the break of day. Silver is the moonlight on the frosty snow. At your door Im knocking, my good friend Pierrot. I would write a letter if youll lend a pen. Your re burns so brightly, pray may I come in?
London Bridge
London Bridge is falling down, Falling down, falling down. London Bridge is falling down, My fair lady.
Little Playmates
I like candy, I like candy, I like jelly, and I like jam. I like candy, I like candy, I like jelly and I like gum. See you later alligator After a while crocodile. I like candy, I like candy, I like jelly and I like gum. Running up the stairway, running down the stairway Through the hallway and around the kitchen. Running up the stairway, running down the stairway Running faster than we did before. Up to the treehouse where youll never nd us. Down to the cellar where youll never nd us. Running up the stairway, running down the stairway Through the hallway and around the kitchen.
Goodbye to Winter
Winter, adieu. Winter, adieu. You may no longer stay, Summer is on its way. Winter, adieu. Winter adieu. Adieu. Adieu, dieu, dieu, dieu. Sayonara. Sayonara. Now as our class lesson ends, We say good-bye to our friends. Sayonara. Sayonara. Good-bye. Good-bye to our friends.
Allegretto 2
Alligators snipping, snapping, chasing, Try to get a great big bite. Alligators snipping, snapping, chasing, Hope he never catches me tonight. Look out everybody, here he comes; Look out every body, watch your bums. Alligators snipping, snapping, chasing, Hope he never catches anyone in sight.
Chant Arabe
I am thirsty and hot; I am thirsty and hot; I am thirsty and hot; I am thirsty and hot. I sure would like some lemonade; Mother may I? Honey, yes you may. I sure would like some lemonade; Will you get some for me now? Just wait a minute. I sure like lemonade; I sure like lemonade; I sure like lemonade, when Im thirsty and hot.
Allegretto 1
Rumbly tummy, rumbly tummy, I am hungry mommy. Rumbly tummy, rumbly tummy, I want pizza for lunch today. Pizza smells so good when it cooks; Pizza tastes as good as it looks; Rumbly tummy, rumbly tummy, I want pizza for supper as well.
Allegro
Head, head, ears, ears, Shoulders, shoulders, nose, nose, Waist, waist, knees, knees, Ankles, ankles, toes. Stand up slowly, stand on tip-toes, Reach your arms and touch the sky Head, head, ears, ears, Shoulders, shoulders, nose, nose, Waist, waist, knees, knees. Ankles, ankles, toes. 9
REPERTOIRE LIST
Volume 1
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star Variations Honey Bee Lightly Row Cuckoo French Childrens Song London Bridge Mary Had a Little Lamb Go Tell Aunt Rhody Clair de Lune Long, Long Ago Little Playmates Chant Arabe Allegretto 1 Good-bye to Winter Allegretto 2 Christmas Day Secrets Allegro Musette Suzuki Folk Song Folk Song Folk Song Folk Song Folk Song Folk Song Folk Song Lully Bayly Chwatal Anonymous Czerny Folk Song Czerny Dutton Suzuki Anonymous
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Sonatina op. 36 no. 1 Sonatina op. 55 no. 1 Theme Wild Rider Ecossaise Sonatina op. 36 no. 1 (Spiritoso) Clementi Kuhlau Beethoven Schumann Beethoven Clementi
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Rondo Minuet 1 Minuet 3 Musette Sonata op. 49 no. 2 Gavotte Minuets 1, 2 from Partita in B at Gigue from Partita in B at Mozart Mozart Mozart Bach Beethoven Bach Bach Bach
Volume 5 Volume 2
Ecossaise A Short Story The Happy Farmer Minuet 1 Minuet 2 Minuet 3 Minuet Cradle Song Minuet Arietta Melody Sonatina in G major Musette Minuet Hummel Lichner Schumann Bach Bach Bach Bach Weber Mozart Mozart Schumann Beethoven Bach Bach Arabesque & Limpid Stream Sonatina in F major Old French Song Prelude Sonata in C Siciliano & First Loss Little Prelude Le Coucou Sonata K545 Burgmuller Beethoven Tchaikovsky Bach Haydn Schumann Bach Daquin Mozart
Volumes 6 & 7
Sonata K330 Sonata Pastorale Sonata K331 The Harmonious Blacksmith Menuet op. 14 Mozart Scarlatti Mozart Handel Paderewski
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RECOMMENDED READING
Suzuki Philosophy
Suzuki, Shinichi Suzuki, Shinichi Suzuki, Shinichi Suzuki, Shinichi Ability Development from Age Zero (MT1 S92 A2 1981) Nurtured by Love (MT1 S92 1969) Talent Education for Young Children Where Love is Deep
Suzuki Method
Grilli, Susan Hermann, Evelyn Honda, Masaaki Honda, Masaaki Ibuka, Masaru Kataoka, Haruko Kataoka, Haruko Kataoka, Haruko Kempter, Susan Koppelman, Doris Landers, Ray Mills, Elizabeth Slone, Kay Starr, Wm. & Constance Timmerman, Craig Wickes, Linda Preschool in the Suzuki Spirit (MT761 G74 1987) Shinichi Suzuki: The Man and His Philosophy Shinichi Suzuki: Man of Love Suzuki Changed My Life Kindergarten is Too Late My Thoughts on Piano Technique (MT222 K37 M9 1980) Sensibility and Education Thoughts on the Suzuki Piano School (MT6 K3 T6 1985) Between Parent and Teacher Introduction to Suzuki Piano The Talent Education School of Shinichi Suzuki: An Analysis In the Suzuki Style: A Manual for Raising Musical Consciousness in Children Theyre Rarely Too Young And Never Too Old to Twinkle To Learn with Love (MT1 S694 1983) Journey Down the Kreisler Highway The Genius of Simplicity
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RECOMMENDED READING
Practicing
Morris, Carroll Parkinson, N. Marie Richards, C. A Suzuki Parents Diary Mommy Can We Practice Now? How to Teach Your Child to Practice Without Resorting to Violence (MT1 B52 H6 1985)
Parenting
Briggs, Dorothy C. Cline, Foster & Fay, Jim Cline, Foster & Fay, Jim Colorosa, Barbara Doman, Glenn Seligman, Martin E.P. Your Childs Self Esteem (HQ 769 B677 1975) Parenting with Love and Logic Parenting Teens with Love and Logic Kids are Worth It How to Multiply Your Babys Intelligence The Optimistic Child
Performance
Gallwey, Timothy W. & Green, Barry Schneidermann, Barbara The Inner Game of Music (ML850 G73 1986) Condent Music Performance
Brain Gym
Dennison, Paul Dennison, Paul Dennison, Paul Dennison, Paul Brain Gym Switching On A Guide to Edu-Kinesthetics Personalized Whole Brain Integration Edu-K for Kids
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For the beginning student (between three and ve years of age) the following principles apply: 1. Good seating at the piano begins with the lower back rm and upright. The head is erect while the shoulders and arms are loose and relaxed. 2. The height of the adjustable bench or chair (see Seating Equipment) is such that the forearm extends from the body to the keyboard at a level parallel to the oor. Pay particular attention so that the elbows are not lower or higher than the keyboard. 3. At the elbow, the arm bends to form a right angle (90 degrees). 4. At this early age the childs legs will not reach the oor. A simple foot stool (see Seating Equipment) is used to support the childs feet. 5. The ideal distance between the chair and the piano allows for freedom of movement. When the chair is too close, the body gets in the way of the elbows. If the chair is too far away, the torso bends too far forward, impairing the correct posture.
When the legs are sufciently long to reach the oor, the following principles apply: 1. The weight of the upper body is supported by the feet, lower back and pelvis. The torso bends towards the piano, the head is held erect while the shoulders and arms are loose and relaxed. 2. The height of the chair allows the forearm to extend from the body to the keyboard at a level parellel to the oor. 3. At the elbow, the arm bends to form an angle slightly greater than 90 degrees. 4. The feet are placed securely on the oor: the right foot placed forward toward the pedals and the left foot placed midway between the pedals and the chair. 5. The ideal distance between the chair and the piano is maintained to allow for freedom of movement. 13
SEATING EQUIPMENT
Adjustable Bench/Chair
Adjustable benches and chairs are available through most piano/keyboard stores. Do not place pillows, cushions, books, or other devices on the piano bench in order to achieve the proper seating height as this inevitably results in poor posture and poor study habits. As an alternative to placing objects on the bench, place the entire bench on a secure platform of boards or inside a suitable frame which will provide adequate seating height.
Foot Stools
Foot stools may be made at home. The following styles and dimensions are recommended:
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Box-style foot stools (Model #1) A nonadjustable box-style foot stool can be easily constructed of wood. The minimum surface area should be nine by fteen inches. The height of the foot stool should be sufcient to provide solid support for the students feet.
Box-Style Foot Stool (Model #1)
Shelf-style foot stools (Model #2) An adjustable shelf-style foot stool will accomodate students of different sizes. The moveable shelf adjustment provides a range of foot stool heights as necessary.
Shelf-Style Foot Stool (Model #2)
High quality adjustable benches and foot stools are available through: Concert Master Piano Accessories 400 Pfeffer Avenue Elbow, Saskatchewan S0H 1J0 Fax: 306-854-2335 Phone: 306-854-2333 E-mail: concert.master@sk.sympatico.ca 14
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For more information, contact: The Mount Royal College Conservatory 4825 Mount Royal Gate SW Calgary, Alberta, Canada T3E 6K6 Telephone: (403) 440-6821 Fax: (403) 440-6594 or visit our website at: www.mtroyal.ca/conservatory The Mount Royal College Conservatory 2003