24 Steps to Middle C and Keys From "A to G" - Beginning Piano

Yes, it takes 24 steps on a PIANO to arrive at the BIG MIDDLE C, so come along with Miss Canda as we start our exciting journey on the keyboard! If you know your ABCs, Colors, and Numbers (1-30 a plus) then you will have even more fun learning the lay of the land of your keyboard/ piano and how to play it!

NOTE: This class requires AT LEAST 2 learners in attendance. NO EXCEPTIONS. If only 1 learner, the Instructor will either 1) offer to transfer the student to a class with other learners, or 2) a refund will be issued.

This course is generally for beginning students, or students who need a review of beginning piano and Middle C Position. Although not required, prior experience with a group pre-K or elementary music class or music appreciation class is a plus. 

In this class we will learn the music alphabet, basics of fingering, black and white keys, naming notes and recognizing basic symbols in music theory. We will also gain a musical understanding of musical terms through imaginative play, interactive games, and writing and drawing music symbols. Our group class will meet once a week.

With practice and review outside of class, students will begin to develop the discipline of learning their first instrument and be able to play songs in Middle C Position.

Students will need to have access to a piano or a keyboard of at least 61 keys for class. Class Materials to purchase include a lesson book and 2 supplement workbooks which we will be listed in the Supply List below. (NOTE: The Same Books and Workbook materials will be used for this course as well as the 2nd 10 week course which will focus on note reading and a new hand position, C Position)

For each topic covered the Instructor will demonstrate by example on her keyboard exercises for students to follow and practice, at times referring to a page in the lesson book or, demonstrating a musical idea not in the books to encourage critical thinking. The Instructor will also engage the class with interactive activities, some light movement and music educational games to help students retain music theory faster. Class will move at a comfortable pace, and Miss Canda is wants to make sure each student understands the topic before moving forward. Working with crayons or props, live chant or song will be used to help students remember the topic of discussion. 

In our 8 week course we will cover the following topics:

Welcome - Greetings and Piano Introduction
Getting to Know Your Keyboard 
How to Properly Sit at the Keyboard, Position of Hands and Fingers 
High vs. Low Sounds 
Dynamics: Loud vs. Soft Sounds 
Basic Music Notes and their Values
Introduction to the Black Keys
Introduction to the White Keys
Understanding the White Keys A to G and the "Music Alphabet", and Locating Your Middle C Key 
3 Imaginative Scenarios to help Locate White Keys from A to G
Learning Middle C Position
Practicing Short Pieces in Middle C Position
Music Listening Activities
The Last Week of class we will have a final review, an interactive theory activity, plus a short jury of each student playing their favorite piece in Middle C Position.

Beginning Piano for ages 6 to 8 years old.