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7 lessons Kids and adults

Piano for Beginners

Google Classroom

7 short lessons on any piano or keyboard — even a cheap one or an app. By lesson 4 you will play your first song.

Start: Getting to know the keyboard →

All lessons

  1. 🎹 1. Getting to know the keyboardGroups of 2 and 3 black keys, and where C is
  2. 🔤 2. Note namesC D E F G A B — the musical alphabet
  3. ✋ 3. Hand position and finger numbersFingers 1–5, sitting right and a rounded hand
  4. 🐑 4. A first song with the right handMary Had a Little Lamb with just three notes
  5. 🥁 5. Rhythm: the beat and note valuesWhole, half and quarter notes, counting out loud and a metronome
  6. 🎼 6. Reading notesThe staff, the treble clef, and C-position notes on the page
  7. 🙌 7. Left hand, both hands and daily practicePlay together, and 10 minutes a day to keep going

About this course

You need a piano, a keyboard with at least 61 keys, or a piano app on a tablet. Each lesson takes 10 minutes of reading and 10 minutes of playing.

The course uses the letter names used in the US: C D E F G A B. (Some countries use do re mi fa sol la si — they are the same notes.)

Questions & answers

Do I need a real piano?
No. A keyboard with full-size keys is great for beginners. Touch-sensitive keys (that play louder when you press harder) are a plus. A piano app works for the first lessons.
How long should a beginner practice?
Ten to fifteen minutes a day is better than an hour once a week. Short, daily practice builds finger memory.
At what age can kids start piano?
Many kids start at 5–7. Younger kids do best with short, playful sessions and a parent sitting next to them.
Is the course free?
Yes, with no sign-up.

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