What you will learn?
How to play keyboard notes for kids and keyboard chords
All the fundamental techniques of electronic keyboard playing including correct posture, hand position and fingering technique for 5 beginner keyboard notes, 3 one-finger chords and 3 fingered chords
Basic keyboard theory for kids including how to read music and beginner chord symbols
Keyboard tips for kids that every child should know when learning keyboard
Shortcuts for how to learn keyboard fast by getting the most from keyboard practice sessions
About this course
Perfect for parents or teachers guiding young beginner electronic keyboard players.
Introduces very easy arrangements of over 20 favorite children's songs. Covers five notes with the right hand, and three one-finger chords with the left hand. This dynamic course features step-by-step guidance with real music examples, and comes complete with audio and video resources to make learning easy and enjoyable. Explore exciting topics like Fingered Chords, The Half Rest, Fingered Chords, The Common Time Signature, while developing rhythm, coordination, and musical expression.
Reads sheet music, plays elementary melodies on the keyboard, and introduces fundamental music terminology.
This course in a printable PDF format
The electronic keyboard's core components include synchro controls, rhythm section, voices, auto chords, and chord/melody keys.
Introduces the basics of music notation, focusing on the seven-note solfege system.
The layout of the piano keyboard is explained, highlighting the pattern of black keys and the location of the C note.
Identifies the location and technique for finding Middle C on a keyboard.
Introduces the anatomy and counting principles of human fingers.
Introduces the fundamentals of music notation, covering staff, treble clef, and quarter note concepts.
Covers the note D, half notes, and exercises applying quarter and half note rhythms.
F and G notes are introduced, including staff positions and fingerings for playing.
Covers the fundamentals of playing a C major chord with a single finger, demonstrating its distinct sound compared to a single C note.
Covers the basics of creating rhythms on a keyboard using bass and drum patterns in conjunction with chords.
Introduces techniques for playing a rock song with simple chords and a consistent progression.
Practices building chord progressions through isolating individual components and harmonizing melodies.
Introduces techniques for creating musical accompaniment using keyboard endings and harmonizing melodies with chords.
Fingered chord techniques enable playing versatility on multiple keyboard instruments, including piano.
Fingered chords for Yamaha and Casio keyboards are covered, along with C and G chord diagrams.
Covers the fundamentals of switching between C and G chords.
Introduces quarter rests, staccato notes, and exercises across genres including rock, country, harpsichord, and tango.
The 3/4 time signature, also known as waltz time, is characterized by a distinct rhythmic pattern.
Introduces the concept of lead-in notes and their function in song structure, enabling recognition and application.
Covers fundamental music concepts for popular songwriting, including three-chord songs and common time signatures.
Note and rest values are examined for accurate reading and interpretation in musical notation.
Techniques for playing chords using single-finger approaches are covered.
Fingered chord techniques are introduced, including strategies for mastering complex harmonies.
Reviews (2)
“Awesome. Love the course! It’s easy to follow along with my son! Good course to start off learning the keyboard with simple songs.”
“I have used this for years as I find it a brilliant series, the tunes are great, the illustrations bright and cheerful and really appeals to the kids.”