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Introduction to the Keyboard

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Instructor
Jonny May
Course
Beginner
04:41:13

Complete Beginners, welcome to your first piano course, the Introduction to the Keyboard. You’ll learn note names, proper technique, stretches, exercises, note/chord reading, improv, & more.

Course Objectives
  • Learn All the Essentials You Need to Get Started at the Piano
  • Explore the Note Names, Pedals, & Technique
  • Learn 10 Valuable Exercises, 5 Songs, & Grooves
  • Discover How to Practice Effectively
Learning Focus
  • Exercises
  • Groove
  • Reading
Featured Reviews

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Surprise
Surprised at the deficiencies regarding the left hand after 4 years of learning the piano.
Back to basics
This was a fun way to start my journey. I had a little experience before beginning this course, but starting from the very first step ensured I didn't miss a thing. This is a steep learning curve and will require you to put the work in.
Excellent introduction
Having played electric organ, mainly top line and chords this is a great way to start sight reading bass clef and get some movement into my left hand.
Amazing lessons
I watched all the 11 lessons over two nights to get the overview of all the materials. I then start my daily practice based on the recommendation mentioned in lesson 11. I don't know whether it is the right approach though. But after watching through all the lessons in the course, that makes me keen on starting the practice as it must be fun.
Great introduction to the piano.
I appreciate that Jonny introduces different music styles and encourages students to improvise and play different grooves from the very first lessons.

Course Lessons

1
Introduction to the Keyboard – Lesson 1
19:10

The First Groove, & Keyboard Layout

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2
Introduction to the Keyboard – Lesson 2
21:15

Note Names of White and Black Keys

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3
Introduction to the Keyboard – Lesson 3
18:01

Finger Numbers, Posture, Hand Position

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4
Introduction to the Keyboard – Lesson 4
07:53

Stretches and Finger Warm-Ups

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5
Introduction to the Keyboard – Lesson 5
36:37

C Position, Fingering, Common Note Values

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6
Introduction to the Keyboard – Lesson 6
37:55

Exercises 1 & 2, Ode to Joy, Jazz Style

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7
Introduction to the Keyboard – Lesson 7
33:43

Exercises 3 & 4, Mary Had a Little Lamb, Latin Style

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8
Introduction to the Keyboard – Lesson 8
27:23

Exercises 5 & 6,  William Jonathan, Jazz Ballad

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9
Introduction to the Keyboard – Lesson 9
28:25

Exercises 7 & 8, I’ll Be There, Pop Style

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10
Introduction to the Keyboard – Lesson 10
39:02

Exercises 9 & 10, Twinkle Twinkle, Blues

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11
Introduction to the Keyboard – Lesson 11
11:49

How to Practice

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Featured Reviews

View PWJ member reviews of this course!

Surprise
Surprised at the deficiencies regarding the left hand after 4 years of learning the piano.
Back to basics
This was a fun way to start my journey. I had a little experience before beginning this course, but starting from the very first step ensured I didn't miss a thing. This is a steep learning curve and will require you to put the work in.
Excellent introduction
Having played electric organ, mainly top line and chords this is a great way to start sight reading bass clef and get some movement into my left hand.
Amazing lessons
I watched all the 11 lessons over two nights to get the overview of all the materials. I then start my daily practice based on the recommendation mentioned in lesson 11. I don't know whether it is the right approach though. But after watching through all the lessons in the course, that makes me keen on starting the practice as it must be fun.
Great introduction to the piano.
I appreciate that Jonny introduces different music styles and encourages students to improvise and play different grooves from the very first lessons.
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