Monday, 28 November 2011

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From Brandy Kraemer, your Guide to Piano

Piano Keyboard Layout
To learn piano, the first thing you need to do is make sense of the keys. There are a lot of them, but the keyboard's simple layout makes it easy to navigate. Get a feel for the piano keyboard with these lessons: ● Get to Know the Keyboard LayoutUnderstanding Black Piano Keys
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Notes of the Piano
Whether you have an 88-key piano, or a keyboard with just sixty-one, there are only seven notes you need to memorize. Learn how to name every note on the piano, and get helpful tips on how to identify them quickly: ● Memorize the Notes of the PianoHow to Find Middle C

How to Touch the Piano Keys
A common predicament for new pianists is wondering which fingers play which keys. Not knowing what to do with your hands can cause you to choose convenience over efficiency, and that can ultimately harm your agility: ● How to Read Piano FingeringFinger Techniques for Piano Chords & ScalesHand & Wrist Positions for Playing Piano

How to Read Piano Music
You're bound to run into a few unfamiliar musical terms and symbols in your piano music. The following resources will help you understand the most common words, phrases, and symbols found in sheet music: ● Musical Symbols of Piano NotationAccidentals & Double-AccidentalsChord Types & SymbolsLearn About the Key Signatures
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