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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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Old Dog, New Tricks!
Upon completing the first Core Unit of Section 1 of the Mid-Beginner Foundations Course Level 2, I decided it might be worthwhile to go all the way back to the beginning since I am primarily self-taught. I wanted to make sure that my piano journey would not be built on a faulty foundation. Most of the material was review. However, I still managed to learn a number of important skills that I believe will improve my piano journey all the way to the top! If you want to be sure that your technique is solid from the beginning, this is the course for you!
Sometimes a bit challenging but alway fun
Just the right amount of challenge, each week I a little progress and I am and happy when I reach the goal of the lesson in a manageable period of time. Very enjoyable for me not to play only scales but also some simple songs and basic rhythms.
Challing
Small nice exercises
Excellent approach learning the keyboard
Wow! Just the introduction to the keyboard and we are already playing Twinkle Twinkle in a very expressive way . Thanks!
Great intro!
Great intro to playing piano. I’m excited to start my piano journey with PWJ!

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!

Old Dog, New Tricks!
Upon completing the first Core Unit of Section 1 of the Mid-Beginner Foundations Course Level 2, I decided it might be worthwhile to go all the way back to the beginning since I am primarily self-taught. I wanted to make sure that my piano journey would not be built on a faulty foundation. Most of the material was review. However, I still managed to learn a number of important skills that I believe will improve my piano journey all the way to the top! If you want to be sure that your technique is solid from the beginning, this is the course for you!
Sometimes a bit challenging but alway fun
Just the right amount of challenge, each week I a little progress and I am and happy when I reach the goal of the lesson in a manageable period of time. Very enjoyable for me not to play only scales but also some simple songs and basic rhythms.
Challing
Small nice exercises
Excellent approach learning the keyboard
Wow! Just the introduction to the keyboard and we are already playing Twinkle Twinkle in a very expressive way . Thanks!
Great intro!
Great intro to playing piano. I’m excited to start my piano journey with PWJ!
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