The close relationship between rhythm and language

Rhythm plays a very important role in language learning. Rhythm and intonation are more important in English than in Japanese, and by accurately understanding and mastering these elements, you can achieve more natural pronunciation and fluent conversation. The piano is the perfect instrument for cultivating a sense of rhythm, and by improving your sense of rhythm through piano rhythm practice, you can effectively improve your English intonation.

Piano rhythm practice and English intonation

Piano rhythm practice is very effective in improving English intonation. In piano rhythm practice, by playing various rhythm patterns, you will become aware of not only your sense of rhythm but also the length, strength, and timing of sounds. These elements are also very important in English intonation. For example, English sentences may contain stronger accents and longer vowels than Japanese, but by understanding these elements through piano rhythm practice, you will be able to achieve a more natural English intonation.

Musical rhythm and English intonation

Musical rhythms can also help you learn English intonation. English intonation plays an important role in conveying the meaning and emotion of a sentence, but it has a different pattern than Japanese. By coming into contact with the rhythms and melodies of various music through playing the piano, you can gain a physical understanding of and learn English intonation patterns.

Our School Initiatives

At our school, we incorporate English intonation practice into piano rhythm practice, and we devise ways to help students master English intonation while having fun. For example, we offer rhythm practice using English songs, rhythm practice using English tongue twisters, and a combination of English poetry reading and piano performance, providing multifaceted support for students’ acquisition of English intonation.

Summary

In summary, practicing rhythm on the piano is very effective in improving English intonation, helping students acquire a sense of rhythm, sound length, stress, timing, etc. Our school offers a unique curriculum that combines these elements to help students acquire English intonation to the fullest extent.