Fundamentals
Learn fundamental piano techniques and exercises to improve your playing.
Fundamentals Content
115 Courses
829 Lessons
209 Smartsheets
C Position, Fingering, Common Note Values
Exercises 1 & 2, Ode to Joy, Jazz Style
Exercises 3 & 4, Mary Had a Little Lamb, Latin Style
Exercises 5 & 6, William Jonathan, Jazz Ballad
Exercises 7 & 8, I'll Be There, Pop Style
Exercises 9 & 10, Twinkle Twinkle, Blues
How to Practice
The First Groove, & Keyboard Layout
3 Beginner, 2 Intermediate, & 5 Advanced Options with Modern Jazz Techniques
Learn the most important fundamentals for the Key of C Minor with the scales, diatonic chords, and common chord progressions. Then put it all together with a fun minor swing tune, "Long Ago."
4 Common Chord Progressions
"Long Ago," Melody, Chords, Swing Style
Natural, Harmonic, & Melodic Minor
Learn the most important fundamentals for the Key of C Major with the scale, diatonic chords, common chord progressions, and inversions. Then put it all together with Jonny's Canon.
Major Scale, 1 & 2 Octaves
Jonny's Canon in C, Melody, Chords, and Patterns
4 Common Chord Progressions, Grooves
Learn the most important fundamentals for the Key of Bb Major with the scale, diatonic chords, and common chord progressions. Then put it all together with the swingin' tune "PWJ Avenue."
4 Common Chord Progressions
Learn PWJ Avenue, Lead Sheet, Melody, Chords, & Groove
The Major Scale, 1 & 2 Octaves
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