We are trying something new this semester...learning music notes through music theory and hopefully how to learn to play the piano (or, in our case, the electric keyboard). This is something that Zoey was initially uncomfortable with as she was in chorus when in public school but had no knowledge (beyond the basics) when it comes to reading sheet music, playing an instrument, etc. I took piano lessons for awhile when I was young so can recall a bit so we're kind of learning together as we go.
For the music theory portion, we're testing out the
lessons and exercises on this site and for her actual learning how to play I purchased some of the basic books by
John Thompson since they were recommended to me as tried and true for homeschoolers. It may sound funny, but she learned whole notes, half notes, and quarter notes today and already has a simple little song under her belt as well as several exercises that she successfully has completed! She is saying that music is right up there now with science class, so that's saying something!
