Piano Fundamentals: The Ultimate Beginner'S Course

Master the Keys with Essential Techniques in Theory, Technique, and Song

What you'll learn

Introduction to the piano keyboard, including the names of keys and the layout of black and white keys

Basic hand positioning and posture for optimal playing technique

Identifying and playing all major and minor scales, starting with C major and progressing to other keys

Building and playing major, minor, and seventh chords in all keys

Reading and interpreting chord symbols and notation on chord charts

Creating chord charts for popular songs

Exercises and techniques for improving playing ability

Get PDF support to many lessons

Finding song notes and chord by ear

Understanding basic music theory concepts such as triads, circle of fifth

Learn to play piano with more confidence

Impress friends and family with your fast results

Requirements

A piano or keyboard instrument to practice on, with at least 61 keys and preferably a sustain pedal

Regular practice time (at least 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week) to apply the skills and techniques learned in the course

Description

Are you ready to begin your journey as a pianist? Look no further than "Piano Fundamentals: The Ultimate Beginner's Course!" This course is designed to take you from complete beginner to confident pianist in no time. Whether you're an absolute beginner or have some experience with the piano, this course will provide you with a solid foundation in music theory, hand positioning, and playing chords.The course offers a comprehensive curriculum that covers all the important aspects of playing the piano. You'll learn music theory, including notes, scales, and chords. You'll also learn proper hand positioning and posture to help develop your finger dexterity and technique. One of the best things about "Piano Fundamentals: The Ultimate Beginner's Course" is its emphasis on practical application. Throughout the course, you'll apply what you've learned by playing popular songs, as well as by creating your own chord charts. You'll also receive tips and tricks on how to practice effectively, which will help you improve your playing faster. With each lesson, you'll build on your skills, and before you know it, you'll be playing your favorite songs with ease.Furthermore, the course is designed to be flexible and accessible. You can learn at your own pace, on your own schedule, from the comfort of your own home. All you need is a piano or keyboard and a desire to learn. The course is also suitable for all ages, making it a great option for families who want to learn and play together.Don't let your musical dreams go unrealized. Enroll in "Piano Fundamentals: The Ultimate Beginner's Course" today, and discover the joy and satisfaction of playing the piano!

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction to the Course

Lecture 2 Introduction to the Piano

Lecture 3 Body Posture, Hand Position and Finger Numbers

Lecture 4 White Keys on Piano

Lecture 5 The Middle C

Lecture 6 Black Keys on Piano

Lecture 7 Enharmonic Notes

Lecture 8 Half Steps, Whole Steps and Octaves

Section 2: Learn ALL the Major and Minor Scales aka the building blocks of any song!

Lecture 9 Introduction to Scales - What are scales? Why do we even have scales in music?

Lecture 10 Learn C Major Scale using the Formula for Major Scales

Lecture 11 Learn C Major Scale Finger Numbers

Lecture 12 How to Practice C Major Scale with Metronome?

Lecture 13 Play "Happy Birthday" in C Major Scale!

Lecture 14 Play "Twinkle Twinkle Little Stars" in C Major Scale!

Lecture 15 Let's Find G Major Scale!

Lecture 16 Learn G Major Scale Finger Numbers

Lecture 17 Play "Happy Birthday" in G Major Scale

Lecture 18 Let's Find D Major Scale!

Lecture 19 Learn D Major Scale Finger Numbers

Lecture 20 Play "Mary Had A Little Lamb" in D Major Scale

Lecture 21 Let's Find A Major Scale!

Lecture 22 Learn A Major Scale Finger Numbers

Lecture 23 Play "Jingle Bells" in A Major Scale

Lecture 24 Let's Find E Major Scale!

Lecture 25 Learn E Major Scale Finger Numbers

Lecture 26 Play "If you're happy and you know it" in E Major Scale

Lecture 27 Let's Find B Major Scale!

Lecture 28 Learn B Major Scale Finger Numbers

Lecture 29 Play "If you're happy and you know it" in B Major Scale

Lecture 30 Let's Find F Major Scale!

Lecture 31 Learn F Major Scale Finger Numbers

Lecture 32 Play "Old MacDonald Had a Farm" in F Major Scale

Lecture 33 Let's Find Bb Major Scale!

Lecture 34 Learn Bb Major Scale Finger Numbers

Lecture 35 Play "Happy Birthday To You" in Bb Major Scale

Lecture 36 Let's Find Eb Major Scale!

Lecture 37 Learn Eb Major Scale Finger Numbers

Lecture 38 Play "Jingle Bells" in Eb Major Scale

Lecture 39 Let's Find Ab Major Scale!

Lecture 40 Learn Ab Major Scale Finger Numbers

Lecture 41 Play "Jingle Bells" in Ab Major Scale

Lecture 42 Let's Find Db Major Scale!

Lecture 43 Learn Db Major Scale Finger Numbers

Lecture 44 Play "Jingle Bells" in Db Major Scale

Lecture 45 Let's Find Gb Major Scale or we can say, F# Major Scale!

Lecture 46 Learn Gb/F# Major Scale Finger Numbers

Lecture 47 Play "Jingle Bells" in Gb/F# Major Scale

Lecture 48 How to Practice Scales?

Lecture 49 Major and Minor Scales are RELATIVES?

Lecture 50 Let's learn our First Minor Scale - A Minor!

Lecture 51 Let's do our Second Minor Scale - E Minor!

Lecture 52 Let's do the Relative Minor of D Major Scale aka B Minor Scale!

Lecture 53 Let's do the Relative Minor of A Major Scale aka F# Minor Scale!

Lecture 54 Let's do the Relative Minor of E Major Scale aka C# Minor Scale!

Lecture 55 Let's do the Relative Minor of B Major Scale aka G# Minor Scale!

Lecture 56 Let's do the Relative Minor of F Major Scale aka D Minor Scale!

Lecture 57 Let's do the Relative Minor of Bb Major Scale aka G Minor Scale!

Lecture 58 Let's do the Relative Minor of Eb Major Scale aka C Minor Scale!

Lecture 59 Let's do the Relative Minor of Ab Major Scale aka F Minor Scale!

Lecture 60 Let's do the Relative Minor of Db Major Scale aka Bb Minor Scale!

Lecture 61 Let's do the Relative Minor of Gb Major Scale aka Eb Minor Scale!

Lecture 62 Three Types of Minor Scales - Natural, Harmonic & Melodic

Section 3: Chord Magic: Discover the Power of Triads, Sevenths, and Chord Chart Reading

Lecture 63 How to find out Major Triads?

Lecture 64 Let's play the MOST COMMONLY USED CHORD - C major!

Lecture 65 Let's find out the G Major Triad!

Lecture 66 Let's find out the D Major Triad!

Lecture 67 Let's find out the A Major Triad!

Lecture 68 Let's find out the E Major Triad!

Lecture 69 Let's find out the B Major Triad!

Lecture 70 Let's find out the F# Major Triad!

Lecture 71 Let's find out the F Major Triad!

Lecture 72 Let's play "Brother John" using C Major Chord

Lecture 73 Let's play "Brother John" using G Major Chord

Lecture 74 Let's play "Brother John" using D Major Chord

Lecture 75 Let's play "Brother John" using A Major Chord

Lecture 76 Let's do some more interesting Major Triads!

Lecture 77 How to play Minor Triads?

Lecture 78 Smooth Chord Transitioning using Sustain Pedal!

Lecture 79 Let's play "Jingle Bells" by reading Chord Chart and using various chords!

Lecture 80 Let's play "Brother John" in the key of C, but now with Chords & Melody

Lecture 81 Let's play "Cups" by Anna Kendrick

Lecture 82 Hand Independence Exercise 1 - for smooth Chord Transitioning

Lecture 83 Hand Independence Exercise 2 - for smooth Chord Transitioning

Lecture 84 How to play Major Seventh Chords?

Lecture 85 How to play Seventh Chords?

Lecture 86 How to play Minor Seventh Chords?

Lecture 87 How to make Chord Patterns?

Lecture 88 Let's play the song "Hallelujah" with an amazing chord pattern!

Section 4: Find Notes and Chords of any Song all by yourself!

Lecture 89 Learn to Find Notes of the song "Can't Help Falling in Love"

Lecture 90 Learn to Find the Scale of the song "Can't Help Falling in Love"

Lecture 91 Accidentals in Music!

Lecture 92 Identifying the Chord Family of the song "Can't Help Falling in Love"

Lecture 93 Learn to make Chord Chart of the song "Can't Help Falling in Love"

Lecture 94 Learn to add a Chord Pattern to the song "Can't Help Falling in Love"

Beginners who have little to no experience playing the piano and want to learn from the ground up.,Self-taught pianists who want to fill in gaps in their knowledge and skills, or who want to formalize their learning with a structured course.,Intermediate-level pianists who want to improve their playing ability and explore new musical styles and techniques.,Aspiring musicians who want to learn basic piano skills as a foundation for pursuing other instruments or areas of music study.,Anyone who wants to learn how to play popular songs on the piano using chord charts and develop improvisation and composition skills.