Piano Basics

Grade 1245 min

Learning Objective

I can read basic musical notation and play a short, simple piece.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

Piano Lessons for Beginners: Part 1 - Getting Started! Learn some simple chords

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Practice

14 min

7 questions β€’ Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

β€œPlay a C major chord in your right hand and the corresponding bass note in your left hand. Describe which notes you are playing in each hand. Play an A minor chord in your right hand and the corresponding bass note in your left hand. Describe which notes you are playing in each hand. ”

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