This class is an introduction to piano lessons for beginners or review for students who have taken a long break from piano lessons. During this course, the lessons will build upon the knowledge of the prior coursework at the speed of the learners' abilities. Practice between classes is highly recommended. Access to a keyboard/piano and view of the screen while playing is necessary to participate during classtime.
 
Please turn on "Original Sound for Musicians" in the Zoom audio settings before class. If you need instructions on how to enable this setting, please watch this youtube tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEZMRtrSsYY

If you are unsure about your learner's level due to having some previous experience, please copy and paste the following link to take the Google Forms Self-Placement Survey :

https://forms.gle/1JAjKonMvnEnQPHP7

**First 4 Piano Lessons is a great introduction to piano and can work as the pre-requisite for enrolling in the Piano Music Class series.**
The progression of classes in the Piano Music Class Series:
** 1) First 4 Piano Lessons **THIS CLASS** - Multi-day class lessons 1-4 (Part A) **
2) Piano Music Class 1 - Multi-day class lessons 5-14 (Part B)
3) Piano Music Class 2 - Multi-day class lessons 15-24 (Part C)
4) Piano Music Class 3 - Multi-day class lessons 25-34 (Part D)
5) Piano Music Class 4 - Multi-day class lessons 35-44 (Part E)
5b) Piano Music Class Supplement: Fur Elise
6) Piano Music Class 5 - Multi-day class lessons 45-64 (Part F)
7) Piano Music Class 6 - Ongoing class lessons 65-84 (Part G)
8) Piano Music Class 7 - Ongoing class lessons 85-104 (Part H)
9) Piano Music Class 8 - Ongoing class lessons 105-124 (Part I)

Lesson 1: 
- Introduction to the keyboard of the piano and where to find the keys
- Instruction on finger numbers, reading notes in Treble and Bass Clefs, and examples of musical exercises to build dexterity and form.
- Some examples of musical exercises and songs in C position for right hand alone.

Lesson 2:
- Start with a review of what was practiced by the learner as a warm-up song opportunity.
- Practice reading notes in Treble and Bass Clefs and play the matching game.
- More examples of musical exercises for left hand alone in C position.
- An introduction to the Middle C hand position that we will use for two-hand songs.

Lesson 3:
- Start with a review of previous information and hear what students have been practicing in a warm-up song opportunity.
- Practice reading notes in Treble and Bass Clef and complete the matching game.
- Use the musical exercises to teach note values, time signatures, and counting beats.
- Review Middle C hand position and begin the two-hand songs.

Lesson 4:
- Begin class with the warm-up song opportunity.
- Review Treble Clef and Bass Clef notes and play the  "What Note Is It?" game.
- Introduce a few more finger exercises to work on reading notes in Treble Clef and Bass Clef.
- Continue working on two-hand songs.

(Songs in this class may include: Mary Had a Little Lamb, Jingle Bells, Ode to Joy, BINGO, Ten Little Pumpkins, and Row, Row, Row Your Boat)

Students who have attended all four classes (or reviewed the recordings if class is missed), as well as practiced the material between classes, should be ready to begin the Piano Music Class series immediately following this class:

Piano Music Class 1:
https://outschool.com/classes/piano-music-class-1-10-weeks-9ZgJZ8nm?usid=68L3v1Jk&signup=true&utm_campaign=share_activity_link