How it feels to play is more important than the acquiring of new material. This type of learning ability can not be taught through the traditional methods of teaching reading. BUT, this student with the tactile ability combined with some aural learning ability can become a top performer. This is the combination of learning abilities most top performing artists have. The teacher tries the traditional presentation of the material.
Student is labeled as slow.
Eventually, the teacher suggests the student leave the study of piano out of frustration. Suggested Solutions One approach which works well with the tactile learning style is to have the student first write out the symbols which he is going to read. The act of writing out what is to be read means that there will be recognition as to what is on the printed page. The initial learning process is from the physical aspect to the printed page and not from the printed page to the physical resolution. The presentation should then be made physically by fingering the note pattern on the floor or fallboard and by clapping and conducting the rhythm pattern before putting the notes or rhythm pattern on the keyboard.