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Introduction to Piano and Music for the Very Beginner

Name: Introduction to Piano and Music for the Very Beginner
Rating: 4.7 (66 reviews)

Learn to play piano and read music explained clearly for beginners.

Created byTimothy Wurm

Last updated 3/2018

English

What you'll learn

Play Simple One Handed Songs and Know How to Read Music

Course content

10 sections • 33 lectures • 4h 2m total length

What are the lessons like for this course?2:26
This is a video talking about the general layout of the lessons. Keep in mind that some of the videos were recorder earlier and don't have all of the nice things the new ones do. I will replace most of the old videos with new ones at some point.

Unit 1 Concepts16:47
Before we can play on the piano, we need to talk about some basics. Some of these includ

Musical Alphabet

Finger Numbers

Finding Notes on the Keyboard

Note Durations

Time Signatures and Measures

and

Practice Recommendations for Unit 2

Make sure to take a look at the video and the PowerPoint presentation included!
Unit 1 Playing Examples11:35
These are the playing sheet examples for the very first unit of the course. These are designed so that you can get used to putting your fingers on the piano and playing some simple key patterns. These exercises are also useful in getting used to playing with finger numbers.
Unit 1 Extra Example1:59
Here is an extra example to help you get used to playing on the keyboard!
Practice Suggestions0:27
Finger Practice
Notes on the Keyboard

Unit 2 Concepts9:31
This is the unit's concepts video where we will go over the topics for the second unit. The topic for this unit is reading notes on the treble clef.
Unit 2 Playing Examples8:07
Here are the playing examples for this unit, again designed to help you get used to playing on the piano.
Unit 2 Song3:22
The first real song of the course! Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
Unit 2 Note Reading Assignment13:56
Here is a note reading assignment for you. Please watch the video, fill out the note reading keyboard practice sheet and complete the note reading assignment.
Unit 2 Worksheet

Unit 3 Concepts16:56
This unit concepts video reviews reading notes for the treble clef and introduces playing music notes on the bass clef!
Unit 3 Playing Examples13:26
Here are the playing examples for this unit, again designed to help you get used to playing on the piano.
Unit 3 Challenge Examples10:23
Up for an extra challenge? Check out these challenge examples.
If you like the course, why not leave a review?0:04
Unit 3 Note Reading Assignment13:56
Here is a note reading assignment for you. Please watch the video, fill out the note reading keyboard practice sheet and complete the note reading assignment.
Unit 3 Worksheet

Unit 4 Concepts Part 110:32
Part 1 of this unit's concepts, which include playing rests, repeats and dynamics.
Unit 4 Concepts Part 210:28
Part 2 of this unit's concepts, which include playing rests, repeats and dynamics.
Unit 4 Playing Examples13:17
Of course as always, here are the piano playing examples for this unit!
Unit 4 Songs5:02
Learn Good King Wenceslas and Mary Had a Little Lamb on the piano.
Unit 4 Note Reading Assignment11:11
Here is a note reading assignment for you. Please watch the video, fill out the note reading keyboard practice sheet and complete the note reading assignment.

Everything you need to know about note reading (part 1)18:10
An extra video to help you out. Everything you need to know about note reading part 1.
Everything you need to know about note reading (part 2)19:36
Everything you need to know about note reading part 2. Congratulations again on finishing the course!
Where you should go from here..1:37
Where should you go to learn more about how to play piano, music theory, and more?

Requirements

Nothing! No need for any previous music knowledge.
A PC, Mac or mobile device is all you need.

Description

Want to begin learning how to play the piano but don't know where to start? Get the perfect starting point right here in this course. This course will take you from knowing nothing to reading music and playing simple songs in no time.

Join over 4,000 students in learning how to play the piano!

Here is what one student had to say: "I've always had an ear for music but could never make time in my life to learn nor have I ever had anyone to teach me. These lessons are great and very interesting and informative. I'm learning, slowly but surely. Thank you Tim !."

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

-Find notes on the piano keyboard

-Read music notes for both the treble clef and bass clef

-Play simple rhythms

-Play simple songs

-Play with simple dynamics

Piano Pieces You Will Learn

Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star.
Mexican Hat Dance,
Good King Wenceslas,
Mary had a Little Lamb,
Jingle Bells
B.I.N.G.O
Go Tell Aunt Rhody
Row Row Row Your Boat

How Long it Will Take to Finish This Course

Slow/Moderate Learners 2 to 3 weeks per unit = 12 to 18 weeks
Fast Learners 1/2 to 1 week per unit = 3 to 6 weeks

30 day money back guarantee. No risk, enroll today and begin learning to play the piano!

Who this course is for:

The beginning student who knows next to nothing or very little about piano and music.

Introduction to Piano and Music for the Very Beginner

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Course content

What are the lessons like for this course?1 lecture • 2min

Start Here6 lectures • 31min

Unit 25 lectures • 35min

Unit 36 lectures • 55min

Unit 45 lectures • 51min

Unit 53 lectures • 30min

Bonus: Everything you need to know about note reading3 lectures • 39min

Additional Note Reading Practice2 lectures • 1min

Extra Songs to Practice1 lecture • 1min

Final Exam1 lecture • 1min

Requirements

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