Introduction to Piano Basics
Week 1: Introduction to the Piano
Goals: Familiarize with the piano layout, posture, and hand position.
Content: Keyboard layout, finger numbers, sitting posture
Exercise: Identify keys and practice the C position.
Week 2: Basic Rhythms and Notes
Goals: Understand basic note values and rhythms.
Content: Quarter notes, half notes, whole notes, simple clapping rhythms.
Exercises: Clapping and playing C-G in rhythm.
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Week 3: The Musical Alphabet
Goals: Learn the musical alphabet and its application on the keyboard.
Content: Notes A-G, finding these on the piano.
Exercises: Playing A-G on white keys.
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Week 4: Intro to Treble Clef
Goals: Identify and play notes in the treble clef.
Content: Lines and spaces in the treble clef, middle C position.
Exercises: Playing simple melodies using treble clef notes.
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Week 5: Intro to Bass Clef
Goals: Identify and play notes in the bass clef.
Content: Lines and spaces in the bass clef, middle C position.
Exercises: Playing simple bass clef patterns.
Week 6: Combining Hands
Goals: Play simple melodies with both hands.
Content: Easy pieces combining treble and bass clefs.
Exercises: "Mary Had a Little Lamb" with both hands.