The first experience of putting the bow on the string has been awaited with eager anticipation. We want the first sound that the child makes on the string to be one that inspires many future attempts. All the work that has been done to bring a child to this moment should be rewarded with success. By listening to music first, just as children listen to language from the womb, our children learn to play naturally as they would speak their own language. The child is encouraged and allowed to repeat an activity as often as they need to.
Children have the rest of their lives to learn to play music.
The goal of the musical experience is not to learn a piece of music but to discover the skills that one can bring to playing music on the violin. This 10 min. The video contains just a few of the skills which they must master before undertaking the task of playing the violin. Unlike traditional methods, Suzuki teachers do not start instruction immediately on the instrument but prepare children for holding and moving with the instrument using the foot chart and the box violin. In addition, listening is key to success.