Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Case: Can't Read Music Sheet Tiffany can play the piano quite well in her music class. She score high on daily grades, however when a music sheet is placed in front of her during a test she has a lot of trouble with it. What can be done to help her? Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) Dr. Unal, Great to see you on the boards AND asking music questions... Somehow, I feel like this is directed at me, so let me answer it :) Tiffany, like other music students, is using a learning method known as "Rote." Rote learning (teaching) is defined by students repeating actions and behaviors that they previously observe. While Tiffany is successful with her aural skills, she is unable to read the music. No big deal; easy fix. First, determine where the issue is. This could be reading Treble Clef, Bass Clef, or both simultaneously... Once you determine the source of the issue, I would suggest remediation on the issue. Examples could include giving her work sheets with treble clef/bass clef notes and having her read them (actually say the letters) out loud with a metronome on at slow tempos. This will allow her to recognize pitches faster. After she can visually identify them with ease, begin playing the notes at slow tempos, with just one hand. Practice treble with right and left, and then bass with right and left. After Tiffany can do that, you will see achieve at a much higher level. Hope this helps!                 Rating The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes The suggested solution is original Yes Comments: two thumbs up! Rated On: October 15, 2014 9:55 pm Rated By: Amanda KAhn                 Rating The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes The suggested solution is original Yes Comments: I would do this solution in my classroom. Giving the student worksheets and extra practice is exactly what she needs. Rated On: October 19, 2014 5:56 pm Rated By: amemuW