For the perfect start
The beginner pianist is focusing on learning the fundamentals of music, and developing strong practice habits. They are working on sightreading, drilling simple finger patterns, learning the topology of the piano, and beginning to read simple rhythms, chords, and melodies. Songs are short, bite-sized pieces perfect for the new pianist.
The Roadmap:
Number of Lessons: 82
Estimated Completion Time: 2 years
Your First Lesson
Posture, Hand Shape, Finger Numbers
Rhythm: Steady Beat
Steady Beat, Strong Fingers, Arm Weight
Topology: Black Key Groups of 2
Two Black Keys, High vs Low Sounds, Crossing Over, Eyes on Music
Topology: Black Key Groups of 3
Three Black Keys, High vs Low Sounds, Crossing Over, Eyes on Music
Rhythm: The Quarter Note
Steady Beat, Quarter Note
Technique: Independent Fingers
Repeated Notes, Walking Technique, Double Bar Line
Rhythm: The Half Note
The Half Note, Counting Out Loud, Firm Fingertips, Ear Training
Rhythm: The Whole Note
The Whole Note, Counting Out Loud, Mixed Rhythms, Repeat Signs
Topology: C, D, E
Topology: F, G, A, B
Vocab: The Measure
Vocab: Dynamics (Piano, Forte, mezzo forte)
Vocab: Tempo
Rhythm: The Dotted Half Note
Reading: Middle C
Reading: Treble G
Reading: Two-Note Chords
Technique: Both Staves
Reading: Bass Clef F
Reading: All 3 Anchor Notes
Reading: Treble D, E, F
Reading: Steps
Vocab: Time Signature
Technique: Moving Positions
Reading: Bass Clef B
Rhythm: 3/4 Time
Reading: Bass Clef A
Reading: Patterns
Reading: Bass Clef G
Reading: Skips on Lines
Technique: Skipping in LH
Reading: Skips on Spaces
Review: Skips
Reading: Bass Clef D
Reading: Bass Clef C
Technique: Five Finger C Scale
Technique: Octave Leaps
Reading: Patterns
Vocab: The Tie
Reading: Ties Across The Bar
Technique: The Damper Pedal
Rhythm: The Quarter Rest
Review: Primer Level
Vocab: Legato
Technique: Legato
Reading: Slurs
Vocab: Staccato
Reading: Mixed Articulations
Technique: Mixed Articulations
Reading: Treble Clef A
Reading: F, A, C, E
Reading: F, A, C, E
Reading: F, A, C, E
Reading: C's on the Grand Staff
Reading: High D, E
Technique: A High C Scale
Intervals: 2nds
Intervals: 3rds
Intervals: 2nds & 3rds
Intervals: 4ths
Vocab: Ottava/Octave Sign
Intervals: 4ths
Intervals: 5ths
Rhythm: Half and Whole Rests
Reading: Half and Whole Rests
Rhythm: Mixed Rests
Vocab: Sharps
Vocab: Flats
Reading: Mixed Accidentals
Review: Flats
Vocab: Tonic & Dominant
Technique: A 5-Note Scale
Technique: The C Chord
Vocab: The Tonic Chord
Review: Tonic Chords
Vocab: The V7 Chord
Reading: I & V7 Chords
Technique: Broken Chords
Reading: G's on the Grand Staff
Technique: Accents
Rhythm: The Upbeat
Review: Level 1