Piano for Beginners

Instructions Step 1: Learn the different kinds of notes Learn the different kinds of notes. An open note head is a whole note, an open note head with a stem is a half note, a darkened note head with a stem is a quarter note, a darkened note head with a stem and a flag …

Instructions Step 1: Sit in middle of bench Sit in the middle of the bench, so you can easily lean in either direction to play high and low notes. Step 2: Put arms straight out Put your arms straight out in front of you, closing your hands into loose fists. Your elbows should be turned …

Instructions Step 1: Start at F Use your pointer finger to hit the 2nd F key up from the middle C briskly three times, then hit it once more before moving down to play keys E, then D, then F three times, briskly. Then F once more, before bouncing down and playing keys E then …

Instructions Step 1: Learn names of pedals Familiarize yourself with the names of the pedals. There’s the damper pedal, the soft pedal, and the sostenuto. Step 2: Find damper pedal Find the damper pedal, which is located on the right. Played with the right foot, it offers a fuller, more fluid sound. Step 3: Find …