Children's Piano Sight-Reading Assistance Through Color-Coded Notation Games
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17509/kanayagan.v1i1.54Keywords:
Child Piano Learning, Color Notation, Music LiteracyAbstract
The ability to read musical notation is often a major obstacle that triggers boredom for children in the early stages of learning piano. This community service activity aims to implement an innovative method using a color-notation game approach to enhance music-reading skills in beginner child piano students attractively and effectively. The implementation method was designed through structured mentoring schemes, color-coded pitch recognition workshops, and direct practice stimulation involving children as target partners. The evaluation of the program's success was measured using basic music theory tests and practical piano-playing performances conducted before and after the program's intervention. The results of the community service showed a significant increase in students' ability to identify, read, and play musical notation on piano keys without feeling pressured. This color-notation game approach is proven to successfully provide a fun music learning experience while optimally stimulating children's motor skills. The limited focus of early childhood during mentoring could be tactfully mitigated through the integration of interactive musical games. In conclusion, this community service program is effective as a practical reference for music teachers in developing more innovative child piano learning methods.
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