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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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great foundation
great foundation
Enjoyable
I have played piano along time ago, but really needed to start from the beginning again. Learned already about warm ups, having broken my right hand roller skating about 30 odd years ago, I struggled with the stretch, these exercises are brilliant. Thank you Jonny.
Perfect even for non beginners
I can see from the comments that I am far from the only experienced player who is loving this starter course. I was opted in at level 3 but re-answered the questions to start here. I have passed grade 5 piano, but have really enjoyed playing Mary had a little lamb, with a bit of style and fun. Great to be starting over and putting the UK exam system behind me.
Great beginning to piano with johnny
The course was very understandable and satisfying.
Fun but challenging Beginner Course
It's nice that the lesson packages the learning of the notes with exercises, songs and grooves in one place.

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!

great foundation
great foundation
Enjoyable
I have played piano along time ago, but really needed to start from the beginning again. Learned already about warm ups, having broken my right hand roller skating about 30 odd years ago, I struggled with the stretch, these exercises are brilliant. Thank you Jonny.
Perfect even for non beginners
I can see from the comments that I am far from the only experienced player who is loving this starter course. I was opted in at level 3 but re-answered the questions to start here. I have passed grade 5 piano, but have really enjoyed playing Mary had a little lamb, with a bit of style and fun. Great to be starting over and putting the UK exam system behind me.
Great beginning to piano with johnny
The course was very understandable and satisfying.
Fun but challenging Beginner Course
It's nice that the lesson packages the learning of the notes with exercises, songs and grooves in one place.
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