This practice technique is related Hands Alone, Hands Together. Students are instructed to first practice their song Hands Alone. When they are comfortable with each part, then they may practice with both hands. Then the student must evaluate themselves. Did I play that well? If not, go back and practice Hands Alone again. Were there any difficult sections? Practice those sections Hands Alone again. Then try it HT again and re-evaluate. Go back to HA if needed, then HT again...over and over, around and around - like a wheel! (This may need to be done daily. Just because they get the section or song HT one day doesn't mean it will automatically go well HT the next day!)
Parents, how can you help? If you hear a lot of mistakes and notice that your child is playing the song Hands Together, you could gently suggest: Why don't you try that song Hands Alone again? Or say: That part doesn't seem to be going well, what would Mrs. Songer tell you to do here?
Or if your child has finished practicing rather quickly, you might say: Why don't you go back and practice that harder spot Hands Alone and Hands Together like Mrs. Songer suggested.
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