Beginner Piano Foundations – Part 1
Follow the sections below to work through this learning track:Start here
If you've never studied piano, this is the course to get you started.
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Introduction to the Keyboard
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.
First Keys
Master the building blocks of music with scales, chords, progressions, and fun lead sheets.
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Key of C Major
Learn the most important fundamentals for the Key of C Major with the scale, diatonic chords, and common chord progressions. Then put it all together with Jonny's Canon.
Key of A Minor
Learn the most important fundamentals for the Key of A Minor with the scale, diatonic chords, and common chord progressions. Then put it all together with an original song "Jonny Darko."
Exercises
It's time to focus on rhythm. We'll count, tap, and play our way to two-hand coordination.
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Two-Hand Coordination Exercises 1
Master two-hand coordination, rhythm, syncopation, finger control, & speed with 36 exercises exploring the most common progressions and grooves in popular music.
Next Keys
Dive into 4 more key courses to learn new scales, chords, progressions, and 4 cool grooves.
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Key of F Major
Learn the most important fundamentals for the Key of F Major with the scale, diatonic chords, and common chord progressions. Then put it all together with a groovy Latin tune "Jonny's Bamba."
Key of D Minor
Learn the most important fundamentals for the Key of D Minor with the scales, diatonic chords, and common chord progressions. Then put it all together with an original tune, "Jonny's Moonflight."
Key of G Major
Learn the most important fundamentals for the Key of G Major with the scale, diatonic chords, and common chord progressions. Then put it all together with an original tune, "Jonny's Lullaby."
Key of E Minor
Learn the most important fundamentals for the Key of E Minor with the scales, diatonic chords, and common chord progressions. Then put it all together with an original melody!
Level 1
Foundations
4 sections
Learning Focus
Full Description
This learning track covers the most important topics for complete beginners. Get your journey started with exercises and tools to have fun and make music right away. The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step!
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Continue your piano journey with new keys, chords, scales, and songs. You’ll also explore some new progression exercises that will strengthen your fingers. It’s all about practicing effectively, while having fun!
