Participant Reviews
In order to maintain confidentiality to the parents and
students involved in the "separated parts" CD case study,
names have been omitted from the testimonials.
Sections include:
- Listening to the "Separated Parts"
- Parent Reaction to the "Separated Parts" CD
- Parent Observation of Progress Using the "Separated Parts" CD
I. Listening to the "Separated Parts"
"In the past, the other recordings
forced us to decipher and distinguish the right hand and left hand. This
was a difficult task when one was unfamiliar with the parts. By hearing
the left hand and then hands together tracks, I could distinctly
hear the role of the left hand which gave us a firmer grip
of both parts."- Non-musician parent, child age 9 in Volume 2.
"Hearing
the left hand part gave us a better understanding of balance and blend
with which one is melody and which one is accompaniment. As well, which
one is stronger versus which one is in the background." - Non-musician parent, child age 6 in Volume 1.
"There is
a tendency to over focus on right hand and not so much the left hand.
This new CD made it easier to move to hands together immediately." - Non-musician parent, child age 9 in Volume 2.
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II. Parent Reaction to the "Separated Parts" CD
"It seemed like less of a struggle this time to learn the pieces hands together.
The "separated parts" CD made it easier. My child was much more willing to
listen to this CD and the commitment helped us get more out of our practices." - Musician parent, child age 10 in Volume 2.
"As a non-musician
parent, hearing the separated parts helps me to recognize whether or
not my child is playing the part accurately. I don't always know what the
left hand should be playing at this stage of Volume 2." - Non-musician parent, child age 10 in Volume 2.
"For practicing
purposes, I can better understand the use of the CD as a learning tool at home.
With the other CD, I just couldn't see the purpose of it, since it was more useful
after my child had learned the pieces hands together. My child could then play
the piece with the CD. The "separated parts" CD is more beneficial as a practice
tool." - Non-musician parent, child age 9 in Volume 2.
Even for
parents, hearing the "separated parts" made it easier for me to know what the
part was supposed to sound like. I could help my child more effectively." - Non-musician parent, child age 9 in Volume 2.
"This "separated
parts" CD was great for solving problems at home. I didn't have to wait until
the next lesson to resolve questions and even disputes." - Non-musician parent, child age 6 in Volume 1.
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III. Parent Observation of Progress Using the "Separated Parts" CD
"My child progressed faster than last year, probably because of the "separated
parts" CD. This new way of learning was helpful." - Musician parent, child age 6 in Volume 2.
"There was no
struggle in learning the left hand, my child picked it up in one session
for Minuet in g minor. My child can also sing the left hand parts for each
piece." - Non-musician parent, child age 9 in Volume 2.
"My children's pace was much quicker
when using this CD, both children just flew through their books." - Non-musician parent, children age 6 & 9 in Volumes 1 and 2.
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