Strike a Chord 1: Piano Playing for the Absolute Beginner
A perfect course for the absolute beginner who has always been curious about what playing the piano entails. Here we will uncover the notes on the piano, why middle C is so important, how to position the hands, how to play an 8 note scale concentrating on the correct fingering, wrist positions and posture. Lastly we will progress to the exciting stage of how to coordinate both hands playing together!
Students will require a portable keyboard/piano to play in real time during the whole lesson, preferably 3 octaves or more (37 notes). No music reading skills required.
DELIVERY MODE
- Online
COURSE OUTLINE
- Introduction to the piano keyboard naming all the black and white notes
- A step-by-step explanation of how the hand is positioned to play smoothly
- Wrist and back posture demonstrated and applied
- Left and right hand playing with correct fingering for scales
- Coordinating both hands together to create melody and harmony
- Learning simple piano pieces of music with all fingering and note names included
- Chords will be introduced, explained and demonstrated
LEARNING OUTCOMES
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
- Name all the notes on the piano with the correct terminology.
- Play more than one octave with both hands.
- Play chromatic scales with both hands.
- Coordinate left and right hands playing simultaneously.
- Learn simple songs using the correct fingering in both hands.
- Navigate their way around the keyboard when following the music.
Strike a Chord 1: Piano Playing for the Absolute Beginner
<p>A perfect course for the absolute beginner who has always been curious about what playing the piano entails. Here we will uncover the notes on the piano, why middle C is so important, how to
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