About this course
Perfect for parents or teachers guiding young beginner keyboard players.
Contains many new notes, allowing the student to play the C major scale on both the treble and bass staves. Sharps and flats are introduced along with the new chords G, D7 and C7. The book progresses from simple chords to broken chords, arpeggios, Alberti Bass and playing chords with the right 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 Playing Parts Of Chords, as you unlock the joy of making music from day one.
Introduces basic keyboard skills and music reading through contemporary songs and children's classics, graded for ease of learning.
This course in a printable PDF format
The C major scale is introduced on the bass staff using left-hand fingerings, with crossover techniques applied to ensure smooth playing.
Covers fundamental left-hand positions in C and F major, incorporating exercises and musical examples.
The position and technique for playing the note D on the treble staff with the right hand's fifth finger are covered.
The G chord is introduced, covering its positions and left- and right-hand notes, along with practical applications in old-time melody.
The treble staff notation for the F# note is covered, along with its use across all F note applications.
Introduces the technique for playing individual chord notes in an accompaniment style, using examples from classical music.
Covers various chord voicings of the C major chord, including root position, first inversion, and second inversion.
Arpeggios involve playing chord notes sequentially, employed in melodies like Waltzing Arpeggios and Lavender's Blue.
Introduces techniques for playing broken chords, where the lowest note is separated from the rest.
Covers alternative fingering techniques for the G7 chord using D, F, and G notes.
Flat signs are introduced, explaining their role in adjusting note pitch.
The B flat note is notated on the bass staff and applies to all notes on that line.
The Alberti bass is a classical piano accompaniment style popularized by composers like Mozart, characterized by a repeating pattern of broken chords.
Key concepts for right-handed chord playing include applying keyboard accompaniment techniques and adapting left-hand fingerings.
Note and rest values shape rhythm and timing by indicating duration and pauses.
Covers the basics of the Grand Staff, a fundamental concept in music theory.
Introduces the basics of chord theory, covering construction and various types.
