“Music is what feelings sound like.”
Basics of a Piano 88 Black and White Keys Low A- lowest pitch High C- highest pitch
Names of the Keys White Keys C, D, E, F, G, A, B Black Keys Same names, but with a b and #
Sharp: ½ step up Flat: ½ step down
Differentiation of Notes 2 Black, 3 Black, 2 Black, 3 Black Middle C
How to Remember Notes 3 Black Keys Grandma’s House 2 Black Keys Dog House Notes G = Grandma A = Ants B = Back door C = Cat D = Dog E = Elephant F = Front Door
How to Read Notes on Sheet Music Spaces for the Treble Clef
How to Read Notes Cont. Lines for the Treble Clef “Every Good Bird Does Fly”
How to Read Notes Cont. Spaces for the Bass Clef “All Cows Eat Grass” Can I Get a MOO?
How to Read Notes Finale Lines for a Bass Clef “Good Boy Deserves Fudge Always”
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Name the Note A
D
E
A# or Bb
Name the Note F# or Gb
Fun Facts About Piano Piano known as the “King of Instruments” The average medium size piano has ~ 230 strings, each string having ~ 165 lbs. of tension, with the combined pull of all strings = approx. eighteen tons Piano is an abbreviation of Cristofori's original name for the instrument: piano et forte or soft and loud
Where are pianos placed in an orchestra?
Basic Piano, Fundamental teaching, Playing all day long