Piano Basics
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Objective
I can read basic musical notation and play a short, simple piece.
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Warm-up video
Unknown Channel · 5:00
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Practice
7 questions
Explain how to find the note C on a piano keyboard.
Describe the finger placement for playing a C major chord as taught in the video.
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Play 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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