@dogsandbirdspianomethod: “Hot Cross Buns” from the Nursery Rhyme Book The Nursery Rhymes and Famous Melodies Book can be started towards the end of Book 1 and used in parallel with Books 1 and 2. It is the middle Tutor Book. It introduces quavers, which are not used in Books 1 and 2. In the Nursery Rhyme Book both the rhythms and speeds of the pieces are often well-known. In order to establish a good technique and a safe beat it is important initially to play these pieces slowly. If the child already knows a slightly different melody or rhythm then you should allow them to play that, but point out the differences from the score. These pieces provide practice material for playing from the blank books, playing by heart and using independent fingers. #musiceducation #piano #earlyyears #parentchildbonding