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Piano at Home: Introductory Keyboard Songs and Games
Heather Kirkconnell
Rising Star
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(258)
In this introductory self-paced course, young pianists will build musicianship skills like rhythm and tonal patterns and learn short songs in bite-sized videos
Class experience
This self-paced beginner's piano course will introduce your young learner to finding their way around the piano through ear training and teacher led songs and games. Students will move to a steady beat, sing tonal patterns, and learn short and engaging songs appropriate for their age and technique. Every week, your learner may expect one or videos focused on one or two songs or learning goals. Learners should expect to review the song or songs for that week several times on different days in...
2 units//6 lessons//6 Weeks
Unit 1IntroductionsIntroductions3 lessons3 WeeksWeek 1Lesson 1Getting StartedWe'll learn about different kinds of music patterns, different ways of playing (long, short, connected, and separated styles of playing), and play some games to explore how to use these soundsWeek 2Lesson 2Exploring Tonal Patterns 1We'll learn two songs using DO-SO and DO-MI-SO patternsWeek 3Lesson 3Exploring Tonal Patterns 2We'll learn two songs using DO, RE, and MI tone patternsUnit 2Longer Songs and PatternsLonger Songs and Patterns3 lessons3 WeeksWeek 4Lesson 4Song to Learn: The Rose GardenWe'll learn a song called "The Rose" and imagine our own musical gardenscape.Week 5Lesson 5Song to Learn: The Wiggly WormUsing MI-RE-DO patterns, we'll learn a song about a worm and imagine our own bug music.Week 6Lesson 6Cleaning up!Our last song to play is the accompaniment to the song Way, Haul Away, practicing LA-MI-LA and other patterns in the Minor Mode
Learners will practice simple tonal and rhythmic patterns appropriate to beginner musicians Learners will practice a healthy beginner's keyboard technique: loose wrists and rounded hands while playing piano Learners will gain confidence and enjoy learning songs that are easily accessible and engaging Learners will start our music study by playing with a steady beat from the start
Homework Offered
Weekly practice over the course of 4 days is important. Students do not need to practice more than 5 minutes a day. Practice time may include finger games, songs to sing, musical patterns to learn, and creative exploration at the keyboard.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Learner progress is assessed by uploading videos of student's work at home, but this class is about the process of learning music and having a positive, stress-free first experience of music study.Grades Offered
2 files available upon enrollmentA piano or keyboard with a comfortable and adjustable bench/seat. Ideally, keyboards will have at least 60 notes/5 octaves and weighted or touch sensitive keys. If you would like help selecting a good beginner keyboard, please reach out.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Learners will need parents to supervise and help with technology and help with notes and hand placement. As the class continues, learner will likely find it easier to find notes.
Music Moves for Piano, Book A, Marilyn Lowe and Edwin Gordon The Ways Children Learn Music, Eric Bluestine First Steps in Music, John Feierabend
Rising Star
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(258)
Bachelor’s of Music in Performance, Oberlin Conservatory, USA Diplôme de Perfectionnement, Conservatoire à Rayonnement Régional de Versailles, France 15+ years working, performing, and teaching piano, general music, choir, and organ all over the...
Self-Paced Class
$10
weekly or $59 for all content6 pre-recorded lessons
6 weeks of teacher feedback
Choose your start date
1 year of access to the content
Completed by 9 learners
Ages: 4-7
