Step 1 Using only your left hand, you'll only play up to the fifth interval before coming down again. One note at a time, starting with your pinky, ring, middle, index and thumb.

Step 2 The Finger Placement Exercise will start on the first interval 1, the note C in this case. The symbol >< means you play one note at a time rising up and then coming down, you play the fifth interval only once. LT1 refers to the left hand, pinky on 1, the root of the exercise.

Exercise 1: Place each finger on each note as shown, play the pattern slowly and evenly. At the same time, have your child say the interval numbers out loud.

C >< LP1 R2 M3 I4 T5