Methodology
'Everyone who learns an instrument should sing first. Singing, independent of an instrument, is the real and profound schooling of musical abilities.' Zoltán Kodály
At Primo Music, our teaching methods are developed from the techniques developed by Zoltán Kodály and Émile Jaques-Dalcroze. In simplified terms, Kodály teaches musical skills through using the voice as the first instrument, whilst Dalcroze furthers this development with movement to music.
Kodály's approach to music education is based on teaching, learning and understanding music through the use of song, thereby eliminating the technical problems that can be encountered with the use of an instrument.
At Primo Music, our teaching methods are developed from the techniques developed by Zoltán Kodály and Émile Jaques-Dalcroze. In simplified terms, Kodály teaches musical skills through using the voice as the first instrument, whilst Dalcroze furthers this development with movement to music.
Kodály's approach to music education is based on teaching, learning and understanding music through the use of song, thereby eliminating the technical problems that can be encountered with the use of an instrument.
'A child who plays an instrument before he sings may remain unmusical for a lifetime. That is why we encounter so many skilful pianists who have no idea of the essence of music.' Zoltán Kodály
Musical development using the voice can develop as early as babyhood. Singing is an engaging, sociable activity that can feed the spirit as well as the musical mind. It’s the most straightforward way to learn and internalise music and to develop musicianship skills. Through unaccompanied singing a child can begin to acquire skills essential to all musicians: musical memory, inner hearing, true intonation and harmonic awareness.
In Dalcroze Eurhythmics, musical concepts are taught and experienced through movement of all parts of the body. For example, we may step or clap the pulse or rhythm whilst singing, or may move to show phrasing. Through training the body, and not only the ear, we can improve our ability to be expressive and further our understanding so that we experience the music more deeply.
The quotations from Zoltán Kodály above are from 'Music Should Belong to Everyone'.
Musical development using the voice can develop as early as babyhood. Singing is an engaging, sociable activity that can feed the spirit as well as the musical mind. It’s the most straightforward way to learn and internalise music and to develop musicianship skills. Through unaccompanied singing a child can begin to acquire skills essential to all musicians: musical memory, inner hearing, true intonation and harmonic awareness.
In Dalcroze Eurhythmics, musical concepts are taught and experienced through movement of all parts of the body. For example, we may step or clap the pulse or rhythm whilst singing, or may move to show phrasing. Through training the body, and not only the ear, we can improve our ability to be expressive and further our understanding so that we experience the music more deeply.
The quotations from Zoltán Kodály above are from 'Music Should Belong to Everyone'.
