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“Music is what feelings sound like.”
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Basics of a Piano
88 Black and White Keys
Low A- lowest pitch
High C- highest pitch
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Names of the Keys
White Keys C, D, E, F, G, A, B
Black Keys Same names, but
with a b and #
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HOW DO WE REMEMBER A FLAT
AND A SHARP?
Sharp: ½ step upFlat: ½ step down
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Differentiation of Notes
2 Black, 3 Black, 2 Black, 3 Black
Middle C
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How to Remember Notes
3 Black KeysGrandma’s House
2 Black KeysDog House
Notes G = Grandma A = Ants B = Back door C = Cat D = Dog E = Elephant F = Front Door
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How to Read Notes on Sheet Music
Spaces for the Treble Clef
F. A. C. E.
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How to Read Notes Cont.
Lines for the Treble Clef
“Every Good Bird Does Fly”
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How to Read Notes Cont.
Spaces for the Bass Clef
“All Cows Eat Grass”
Can I Get
a MOO?
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How to Read Notes Finale Lines for a Bass Clef
“Good Boy Deserves Fudge Always”
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Now You Can Play Like Them! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxB-L
bcZITU&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NKI1ThktUA&feature=related
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Let’s Play A Game
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Name the Note A#or Bb
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Name the Note
F#or Gb
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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
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ALTHOUGH STRINGED
INSTRUMENTS, PLACED IN
PERCUSSION
Where are pianos placed in an orchestra?
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Questions, Comments, Concerns
Does Anybody Have a Haiku?
Basic Piano,Fundamental teaching,
Playing all day long