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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
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Informative intro course.
Although I have prior experience playing the piano, I decided to start at the beginning. I really appreciated the balance between teaching the basics of reading music, proper technique, and being able to play interesting songs. This course is good for people with no experience as well as those who want a review of the basics.
Tricky but rewarding...
I think the exercises are easy to go back to again and again to keep the techniques strong. I really liked the little songs too - for a beginner these are challenging but accessible so you feel like you're actually playing something worth listening to.
Very challenging for a complete beginner, but very fun and exciting.
Great course, a perfect start to the intimidating world of the Piano. Jonny is great, superb content and now it feels like I might actually be able to realise my goal of playing improv Jazz piano in the future!
Good intro for absolute beginners
Well structured, enthousiastic teacher, interesting concept of 'stylizing' basic songs
Grooving with Jonny
Challenging but fulfilling. Jonny is great

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!

Informative intro course.
Although I have prior experience playing the piano, I decided to start at the beginning. I really appreciated the balance between teaching the basics of reading music, proper technique, and being able to play interesting songs. This course is good for people with no experience as well as those who want a review of the basics.
Tricky but rewarding...
I think the exercises are easy to go back to again and again to keep the techniques strong. I really liked the little songs too - for a beginner these are challenging but accessible so you feel like you're actually playing something worth listening to.
Very challenging for a complete beginner, but very fun and exciting.
Great course, a perfect start to the intimidating world of the Piano. Jonny is great, superb content and now it feels like I might actually be able to realise my goal of playing improv Jazz piano in the future!
Good intro for absolute beginners
Well structured, enthousiastic teacher, interesting concept of 'stylizing' basic songs
Grooving with Jonny
Challenging but fulfilling. Jonny is great
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