But, provided the children have
begun the training when quite young, it is neither necessary nor
desirable for them to have more than one forty-minute lesson a week
after they have reached the age of twelve years. We must remember that
in all 'language' work the ideal plan is to begin with very short and
fairly frequent lessons. Ear-training which is to be treated on the
lines suggested will be opening up a new 'sense' to the pupil, and the
concentration necessary is such that the children cannot stand the
strain of a long lesson.
The following lengths of lessons are therefore advisable:
For children from four to seven years of age, a quarter of an hour four
days a week.
From eight to twelve years of age, twenty minutes three days a week.
From thirteen years of age upwards, forty minutes once a week.
Now as to schemes of work.
For those between the ages of four and seven the time should be spent in
singing at sight easy melodies in major keys, and in ear tests of two or
three notes at a time.
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