Choose a cue and a check
- 01
Pulse
Count through the join → did the beat continue?
- 02
Tone
Play four notes → which sound stood out?
- 03
Ending
Try a lighter last note → did it sound settled?
- 04
Independence
Choose one change → what improved?
Choose one card for a lesson or practice task. Replace the passage reference with the learner’s actual music.
| Focus | Feedback phrase | Learner’s check |
|---|---|---|
| Pulse | Count through the join before playing it | Did the beat continue? |
| Rhythm | Speak the rhythm, then tap it on one note | Were the long sounds long enough? |
| Rest | Keep counting while you are silent | Did the next entry arrive on time? |
| Even tone | Play four notes slowly with the same intended sound | Which note stood out? |
| Phrase ending | Try a lighter final note | Did the ending sound settled? |
| Articulation | Play connected, then detached | Can you describe the contrast? |
| Preparation | Find the next position before starting | Did you need to stop to search? |
| Reading | Name the first note, then follow the written direction | Did your eyes stay ahead? |
| Listening | Hear the example once before copying | What feature did you remember? |
| Independence | Choose one change after your first attempt | What improved in the second? |
Use the cards
Teacher chooses a musical example. Learner chooses a check question. After the attempt, compare what each person heard.
Avoid turning a cue into a diagnosis
These phrases describe musical actions. They do not prescribe a physical technique for every body or instrument. Demonstrate movements in the context of your own teaching and adapt to the learner.
Finish with a single agreed card for the next practice session.