A Word About Intonation and Timing
Many young students have difficulty in playing pitches accurately. This will improve with practice and experience. It is important to understand the concept of exact pitches, but not to worry if the student has intonation problems at first. Careful listening will help with intonation, but it is best to work on this aspect of playing with a teacher right from the beginning.
One of the most important things about learning music is developing a good sense of time. To get you on the right track from the very beginning, it is strongly recommended that you use a metronome to play along with every time you practice. There are various types of metronome available, from the old wind-up style metronome to the electronic metronome. Electronic metronomes are recommended because they are more accurate and often have a volume control as well as an earphone input so nobody else hears it except the person using it.
