“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 #

HOW DO WE REMEMBER A FLAT

AND A SHARP?

Sharp: ½ step upFlat: ½ step down

Differentiation of Notes

2 Black, 3 Black, 2 Black, 3 Black

Middle C

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

How to Read Notes on Sheet Music

Spaces for the Treble Clef

F. A. C. E.

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”

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

Let’s Play A Game

Name the Note

A

Name the Note

D

Name the Note

E

Name the Note 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

ALTHOUGH STRINGED

INSTRUMENTS, PLACED IN

PERCUSSION

Where are pianos placed in an orchestra?

Questions, Comments, Concerns

Does Anybody Have a Haiku?

Basic Piano,Fundamental teaching,

Playing all day long