What you will learn?
How to play keyboard chords for kids and keyboard rhythms
How to play keyboard notes for kids
All the fundamental techniques of keyboard playing including correct posture, hand position and fingering technique for playing 5 notes with the left hand and 5 notes with the right hand
Basic keyboard theory for kids including how to read music on treble and bass clef
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 keyboard players.
Introduces the fundamental techniques of keyboard playing, including correct posture, hand position and fingering technique. Covers 5 notes with the left hand and 5 notes with the right hand. Includes how to read music on the treble and bass clef. 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 Treble Staff, to make every lesson feel like a performance.
Graded lessons cover keyboard basics and reading music through contemporary songs and familiar children's tunes.
This course in a printable PDF format
Techniques for optimal hand placement when playing the piano are covered.
The seven-letter musical alphabet representing piano white keys is introduced.
The piano keyboard is organized into groupings of black keys, with a focus on identifying the position of the C note.
Introduces the concept of Middle C, its location on the piano keyboard, and proper playing techniques.
Introduces fundamental concepts of piano finger numbering, beginning with the thumb as finger one.
Reads musical notation, covering staves, treble and bass clefs, grand staff, quarter notes, measures, and time signatures.
Introduces techniques for playing the note D using the right hand's second finger, incorporating rhythm and timing through musical exercises.
Introduces the E note as played by the right hand, along with understanding whole notes denoting a four-count duration.
Finger placement techniques for playing F and G notes on the piano are introduced.
Identifies and explains the use of whole rests in music notation, covering their duration and placement.
Melody and harmony are examined, highlighting the ways harmonies enhance musical depth and interest.
The C major chord is introduced, comprising root, major third, and perfect fifth notes.
Covers adding harmonic depth by placing a C chord underneath a melody.
Introduces seventh chord construction and application, including the G7 chord diagram, exercises, and musical example.
Introduces the technique of playing songs with separated chord and melody parts, emphasizing accurate timing and counting.
The concept of waltz time, or 3/4 rhythm, is introduced, along with techniques for reading and playing complex musical patterns.
Notes and rests are defined by specific values that govern music notation fundamentals.
