A Flexible, Audiation-Based Resource for Piano Students
Give your students the confidence to play music anywhere—starting with the most requested tune of all time.
Whether at a birthday party, family gathering, or studio recital, every pianist should be able to sit down and play “Happy Birthday” without hesitation. This guide walks both teacher and student through the process in a tangible, easy-to-follow format, empowering students to internalize the melody, understand the harmony, and creatively make it their own—no sheet music required.
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Happy Birthday By Ear: The Ultimate Teaching Resource
What’s Included
8-page Teaching Resource
- Melody
- Add Harmony (chord root only with chord chart)
- Fill it Out (more LH accompaniment options)
- Sing-Along Style (options for RH playing chords instead of the melody)
- Add an Introduction and Ending (examples given)
- Get Creative (directed creative variations)
3-pages of Teaching Tips
Tips for how to teach using this resource and ideas for additional audiation-based activities.
Perfect For
- Students of all ages and levels
- Teachers seeking aural-first, improvisation-friendly resources
- Studios emphasizing musical independence and creativity
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