How to help students focus more when learning yangqin?

1. Set small goals and take them step by step
When you are a beginner, you can start with simple pieces (such as "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" and "Jasmine Flower") to avoid losing interest due to high difficulty. Use the "Pomodoro Technique": practice for 25 minutes, rest for 5 minutes, and maintain high learning efficiency.

2. Choose songs based on your interests
Let your children try to play pop songs and animation theme songs (such as "The Lone Ranger" and "Frozen") to enhance their motivation to learn. Encourage them to choose their favorite songs and enhance their autonomy.

3. Gamification exercises
Use a metronome app (such as Metronome) to play rhythm games and let your child challenge himself with different speeds. Record performance videos to let children see their progress and increase their sense of accomplishment.

4. Create a good learning environment
Set a fixed practice time (such as 30 minutes after school) to form a habit. Reduce distractions (such as turning off the TV and silencing the phone) to help children enter the "flow state".

5. Encourage performance and sharing
Participate in school performances and family gatherings to enhance self-confidence. Hold small concerts to let children feel applause and recognition, and stimulate their enthusiasm for continued learning.

6. Positive guidance from parents and teachers
Avoid harsh criticism and use more encouraging language (such as "You played this piece more smoothly today than last week!"). Communicate with teachers to understand your child’s learning progress and adjust teaching methods.

Summarize
Learning the yangqin can not only cultivate musical talent, but also improve concentration, coordination and emotional management abilities. Through scientific methods and positive encouragement, children can enjoy the learning process more and find fun and confidence in music.

If your child is interested in the dulcimer, it is recommended that:
  • Participated in the Hong Kong Schools Music Festival (inter-school competition)
  • Join a school Chinese orchestra or community yangqin group
  • Pay attention to the youth activities of the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra (such as the "Music, Memory, Growth" project)
  • I hope these suggestions can help your children learn the yangqin more happily and attentively! 🎵

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