Pedagogical traditions of the St. Petersburg Piano School in children's music by S. Slonimsky

the article is devoted to the study of the pedagogical potential of Sergei Mikhailovich Slonimsky's piano work in the context of the traditions of the St. Petersburg (Leningrad) Piano School. The author analyzes the basic principles and methodological features of this school, and reveals their reflection in Slonimsky's children's piano pieces, especially in his latest cycles created in 2010-2011. The effectiveness of introducing the composer's works into the educational process of children's music schools and art schools has been proven. The results of the experimental work carried out in Russia and China demonstrated positive dynamics in the development of musical abilities, theoretical knowledge and creative potential of students. The research materials can be used in the practice of music education to expand and update the repertoire of primary piano instruction, as well as in the future to strengthen cultural ties between Russia and China in the field of music pedagogy.

St. Petersburg Piano School, Slonimsky's piano work, children's piano music, musical pedagogy, Russian-Chinese cultural ties