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“Music is what feelings sound like.”
Basics of a Piano
88 Black and White Keys
Low A- lowest pitch
High C- highest pitch
Names of the Keys
White Keys C, D, E, F, G, A, B
Black Keys Same names, but
with a b and #
HOW DO WE REMEMBER A FLAT
AND A SHARP?
Sharp: ½ step upFlat: ½ step down
Differentiation of Notes
2 Black, 3 Black, 2 Black, 3 Black
Middle C
How to Remember Notes
3 Black KeysGrandma’s House
2 Black KeysDog House
Notes G = Grandma A = Ants B = Back door C = Cat D = Dog E = Elephant F = Front Door
How to Read Notes on Sheet Music
Spaces for the Treble Clef
F. A. C. E.
How to Read Notes Cont.
Lines for the Treble Clef
“Every Good Bird Does Fly”
How to Read Notes Cont.
Spaces for the Bass Clef
“All Cows Eat Grass”
Can I Get
a MOO?
How to Read Notes Finale Lines for a Bass Clef
“Good Boy Deserves Fudge Always”
Now You Can Play Like Them! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxB-L
Fun Facts About Piano Piano known as the “King of Instruments”
The average medium size piano has ~ 230 strings, each string having ~ 165 lbs. of tension, with the combined pull of all strings = approx. eighteen tons
Piano is an abbreviation of Cristofori's original name for the instrument: