The designation of one hand to be dominant and the exclusive focus of study enables highly efficient study. Focusing on one hand permits more thorough practice and leads to better development of pianistic skills. Students should play all or a portion of Piano Book I with excellent right hand form before working with left hand only or with both hands. As to how many pieces should learned right-hand only, there is some latitude. I playing right-hand only.
Some students are ready to begin left hand study sooner than others.
For those students who find it easiest to learn all or most of Book I, right-hand only, that is a fine option. This issue may not seem significant to those not involved with training students to play classical piano music, but successful study and Suzuki Method depend on an understanding of the importance of mastery of the early steps in the process. Teachers are invited to submit questions and comments. All email submissions become the property of the Suzuki Music Academy. The 1st Online Directory for Suzuki Method teachers is now accepting submissions.