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Suzuki Violin Method

Principles of Study and Guidance

Four Essential Points for Parents:

1. The child should listen to the reference recordings everyday at home to develop musical sensitivity. Rapid progress depends on this listening.

2. Tonalization, or the production of a beautiful tone, should be stressed in the lesson and at home.

3. Constant attention should be given to accurate intonation, correct posture, and the proper bow hold.

4. Parents and teachers should strive to motivate the child so he/she will enjoy practicing correctly at home.

Through the experience I have gained in teaching young children for many years therefore, I am thoroughly convinced that musical ability can be fully cultivated in every child if the above four points are faithfully observed.

Musical ability is not an inborn talent but an ability that can be developed. Any child who is properly trained can develop musical ability just as all children develop the ability to speak their mother tongue. For the happiness of children, I hope these four essential points will be carefully observed and put to continual use in the home and studio.

This information comes from Suzuki Book 1 on what the proper method should include.