Table of Contents
Introduction
I. Learn To Play the Piano Today ... Choose Your Way!
A. Traditionally
B. By Ear (Aurally)
C. Chord-Based
D. Pattern-Based
E. Actions:
F. Further Resources:
II. The Instrument
A. Acoustic Pianos
Brief History
B. Electronic Keyboards
C. Time to Buy
Proper Sitting Position & Hand Posture
D. Actions
III. All You Need To Know About Your Piano/Electronic Keyboard
A. Introduction to the piano/keyboard
B. Actions
IV. How to Read Music - Definitions to Help You Learn
A. The Staff:
B. The Pitch or Tone:
C. Piano Fingering and Hand Position:
D. The Rhythm:
E. Connecting the Music:
F. Key Signatures
G. Dynamic Signs
H. Determining the Speed of the Piece:
I. Actions
J. Further Resources:
V. Piano Scales - Essential Building Blocks of Music
A. Actions
VI. Basic Piano Fingerings for the 12 Major Scales
C Major (0 sharps/flats)
G Major (1 Sharp: F)
D Major (2 Sharps: F, C)
A Major (3 Sharps: F, C, G)
E Major (4 Sharps: F, C, G, D)
B Major (5 Sharps: F, C, G, D, A)
Gb Major (6 flats: B, E, A, D, G, C)
Db Major (5 flats: B, E, A, D, G)
Ab Major (4 flats: B, E, A, D)
Eb Major (3 flats: B, E, A)
Bb Major (2 flats: B, E)
F Major (1 flats: B)
A. Actions
VII. Intervals
A. Types of Intervals
B. Why Learn Intervals
C. Actions
VIII. Piano Chords – More Than Just a Group of Notes
A. Actions
IX. Chord Progressions – The Basic DNA of Music
A. Actions
X. How to Play Jazz Piano
A. Actions
B. Further Jazz Lessons Resources:
XI. Basic Blues Piano Lessons
A. Actions
B. Further Blues Lessons Resources:
XII. Basic Gospel Piano Lessons
A. Actions
B. Further Gospel Lessons Resources:
XIII. Your Roadmap from Beginner to Advanced
A. Beginners, Don’t Be Shy
B. Intermediate Level
C. Advanced Performers
D. Actions
E. Further Resources:
XIV. Online Piano Lesson Reviews - Finding the Right Program
A. What Is A Good Program?
B. How to Find One - Do Your Own Piano Lesson Reviews
C. Sample Online Piano Lesson Reviews:
D. Further Resources:
XV. We Need Your Help?
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