Hi Leonard, In our experience it has always been adults who touch, or try to (before I knock their hand away), never kids. I second Melissa in that and also in letting kids have a go at cranking. Why not have one crank and the other press the keys? Then they can see that it takes some doing to get a nice sound out of it. There is nothing like kinesthetic learning - kids get lectures for 12 years - let them feel the music on more than one plane! Also, it's fun for them to hear a tune that they know coming out of a box that is practically extra-terrestrial. Not having a wheel cover lets you explain the workings - and the danger of touching - the wheel.
The neat thing about the symphonie is that you can explain the big, hurkin' organistrum a little more tangibly. Have fun! Sharon -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "hurdygurdy" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/hurdygurdy The rules of posting, courtesy, and other list information may be found at http://hurdygurdy.com/mailinglist/index.htm. To reduce spam, posts from new subscribers are held pending approval by the webmaster.
