Piano Foundation Course Level 1 - Getting Started On Piano

🎶 Level 1 Piano Foundation Lessons For Beginners 🎼

Here Is the Complete Course Curriculum

Piano Fundamentals 🔹

Learn the basics of the piano, from understanding its mechanics to mastering note names and terminologies. This section will provide a solid grounding in:

• Introduction to the world of piano playing.
• What exactly is a Piano, and how does it differ from an organ or keyboard?
• An overview of the Keys of The Piano and their layout.
• Note Names and how to quickly find them on your keyboard.
• Essential Piano/Keyboard Terminologies you need to know.
• Dive into Intervals & Distances to understand the space between notes.
• Introduction to the Tonic Solfa for a musical language that simplifies note identification.
• Mastering Scales: Major, Minor, and their relative counterparts.
• A primer on the Number System approach to scales and chords.
• A full Summary of all the concepts covered.
• Practice exercises for note names and identification, including a focus on both Tones and Semitones.
• Extensive practice on major scales across different keys to solidify your knowledge.

Finger Exercises For Beginners 🤚

Get ready to develop nimble fingers with these foundational exercises that will strengthen your finger technique and help you play effortlessly:

• Foundational Finger Exercises to start with.
• Advanced exercises for when you're comfortable with the basics.
• Chordal Finger Exercises to prepare you for playing chords.
• Counter Motion Finger Exercises for coordination between fingers.
• Practice finger exercises in All Keys to ensure your skills are transferable across the keyboard.

Ear Training For Beginner Piano Students 👂

Ear training is crucial if you want to play by ear, and this section will guide you through:

• Tonic Solfeggio Ear Training to help you understand pitch and melody.
• Notes Identification Practice with exercises and examples.
• Exciting ways to practice the Major Scale that make learning fun!
• Chord Identification Ear Training to recognize basic chords by ear.
• Learning to identify common Chord Progressions, like 1-4-5, and 1-6-2-5-1.

Chapter One - Piano Fundamentals 🎵 Learn to navigate your keyboard with confidence, understanding each note's position and name, and grasp the essential terminologies that will form the cornerstone of your musical education.

Chapter Two - Finger Exercises ✏️ Develop the dexterity and strength needed to play fluidly on the piano through a series of carefully designed exercises for all keys.

Chapter Three - Ear Training 🎧 Master the tonic solfeggio system and develop well-trained ears that can recognize pitches, chords, and progressions without the aid of sheet music. This chapter will help you understand how to play by ear with a focus on practice exercises that sharpen your auditory skills.

This course is your stepping stone to mastering the piano by ear. No need for extensive music theory or sight-reading; we've distilled the essentials into an engaging and accessible format for absolute beginners. Dive in and start your musical journey today! 🌟