The Suzuki Method: Every Child Can Learn
More than fifty years ago, Japanese violinist Shinichi Suzuki realized the implications of the fact that children the world over learn to speak their native language with ease. He began to apply the basic principles of language acquisition to the learning of music, and called his method the mother-tongue approach. The ideas of parent responsibility, loving encouragement, constant repetition, etc., are some of the special features of the Suzuki approach.
Parent Involvement
As when a child learns to talk, parents are involved in the musical learning of their child. They attend lessons with the child and serve as “home teachers” during the week. One parent often learns to play before the child, so that s/he understands what the child is expected to do. Parents work with the teacher to create an enjoyable learning environment.
Early Beginning
The early years are crucial for developing mental processes and muscle coordination. Listening to music should begin at birth; formal training may begin at age three or four, but it is never too late to begin.
Listening
Children learn words after hearing them spoken hundreds of times by others. Listening to music every day is important, especially listening to pieces in the Suzuki repertoire so the child knows them immediately.
Repetition
Constant repetition is essential in learning to play an instrument. Children do not learn a word or piece of music and then discard it. They add it to their vocabulary or repertoire, gradually using it in new and more sophisticated ways.
Encouragement
As with language, the child’s effort to learn an instrument should be met with sincere praise and encouragement. Each child learns at his/her own rate, building on small steps so that each one can be mastered. Children are also encouraged to support each other’s efforts, fostering an attitude of generosity and cooperation.
Learning with Other Children
In addition to private lessons, children participate in regular group lessons and performance at which they learn from and are motivated by each other. Graded Repertoire Children do not practice exercises to learn to talk, but use language for its natural purpose of communication and self-expression. Pieces in the Suzuki repertoire are designed to present technical problems to be learned in the context of the music rather than through dry technical exercises.
Delayed Reading
Children learn to read after their ability to talk has been well established. in the same way, children should develop basic technical competence on their instruments before being taught to read music.
NOTE: The only difference between the International and Revised Editions is the Foreword. The piece selection, markings, notes, etc. are identical.
Jun 08, 2017 This book is the piano part to accompany cello for Suzuki Cello volume 1. My son really enjoys having the piano play along when he practices as it adds a fun element to practice time. He asked me to buy this book so his brother can learn the piano parts - I was a bit hesitant as I was thinking it might be a bit too complex but it's not too bad.
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May 11, 2014, 8:18 PM · Where did the Suzuki CD go?
Suzuki Cello Book 1 Pdf
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It's a question that my students and their parents seem to ask each other on a regular basis. Good news! As of last week, you can download all the recordings from Amazon! Since it's a pain to search for these on Amazon, I went to the trouble for you and have compiled this list of all the MP3 downloadable recordings available for the violin, viola, cello and bass Suzuki books.
With a roomful of Suzuki students!
You will notice there are a number of options available for violin. A word to the wise! Most teachers now use the Revised Editions, and the recording that corresponds to the Revised Editions is the newest one, the version by William Preucil. If you still are not sure which one to get, ask your teacher.
VIOLIN
Suzuki Violin Book 1
Suzuki Violin Book 1 (William Preucil)
Suzuki Violin Book 1 (David Cerone)
Suzuki Violin Book 1 (David Nadien)
Suzuki Violin Book 1 (Shinichi Suzuki)
Suzuki Violin Book 2
Suzuki Violin Book 2 (William Preucil)
Suzuki Violin Book 2 (David Cerone)
Suzuki Violin Book 2 (David Nadien)
Suzuki Violin Book 2 (Shinichi Suzuki)
Suzuki Violin Book 3
Suzuki Violin School, Vol. 3 (William Preucil)
Suzuki Violin School, Vol. 3 (David Cerone)
Suzuki Violin Book 3 (Shinichi Suzuki)
Suzuki Violin Book 4
Suzuki Violin Book 4 (William Preucil)
Suzuki Violin Book 4 (David Cerone)
Suzuki Violin Book 4 (David Nadien)
Suzuki Violin Book 5
Suzuki Violin Book 5 (William Preucil)
Suzuki Violin Book 5 (Koji Toyoda)
Suzuki Violin Book 6
Suzuki Violin Book 6 (William Preucil)
Suzuki Violin Book 6 (Koji Toyoda)
Suzuki Violin Book 7
Suzuki Violin Book 7 (Koji Toyoda)
Suzuki Violin Book 8
Suzuki Violin Book 8 (Koji Toyoda)
Note from the Editor: The last two books, 9 and 10, are Mozart Concertos No. 5 and 4, and I urge students to find a variety of recording artists and listen to those!
VIOLA
CELLO
BASS
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May 12, 2014 at 01:08 PM · useful resource, maybe you could include it in your 'violin facts' tab as well.
May 12, 2014 at 02:59 PM · You ROCK Laurie!! Thanks for this list and article-VERY helpful!!
May 12, 2014 at 08:31 PM · Thanks Laurie!! I'm posting a link to this on the SAA Discussion forums.
May 12, 2014 at 11:33 PM · There is also a CD available by William Preucil for the revised edition of Suzuki Violin Book 6.
May 13, 2014 at 04:16 AM · Thanks Laurie!
Suzuki Cello Book 1 Songs
May 13, 2014 at 01:20 PM · Hi Joyce, I didn't find that one available as an MP3 download -- hopefully it will be, soon! I'll revise this page as more become available; please e-mail me if you discover that another download is available that I haven't listed!
May 13, 2014 at 04:43 PM · Thank you again, Laurie.
Ray Part 1
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