Free online coursePiano lessons

Duration of the online course: 17 hours and 21 minutes

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Discover free beginner piano lessons covering rhythm, treble and bass clef, sight reading, dynamics, and chording. Learn at your pace with comprehensive video tutorials.

Course Description

Welcome to the engaging and comprehensive course "Piano Lessons." Spanning a total of 17 hours and 21 minutes, this course is meticulously designed to guide beginners through the foundational aspects of playing the piano. While the course has yet to receive any reviews, it already promises to be a valuable resource for anyone passionate about learning the piano. It falls under the category of Instruments and Vocal, with a specific focus on the subcategory of Piano.

Embark on your musical journey with the initial lessons that focus on teaching you how to read piano music from scratch. The course kicks off with Year 1, Unit 1, Lesson 1 and gradually progresses through a series of videos that are both informative and engaging. Each lesson is designed to provide you with free beginner piano tutorials, starting with the basics and steadily advancing to more complex topics.

As you progress, you'll learn to read and play notes in the Treble and Bass Clefs, explore rhythm and timing, and perfect your finger positioning through various finger gym exercises. These foundational skills are crucial as they set the stage for your ability to understand and play increasingly complex pieces of music.

One of the standout features of this course is its focus on sight-reading, an essential skill for any pianist. You'll also delve into playing with both hands, which involves coordinated hand movements and enhances your versatility on the piano. Lessons on barlines and measures, playing in both the Treble and Bass Clefs, and ear training exercises further enrich your learning experience.

Dynamic markings like Forte and Piano are introduced, teaching you to add expression to your playing. The course also includes exercises on playing notes together with both hands, understanding intervals, and practicing pieces that require coordinated hands. The inclusion of well-known songs such as "Ode To Joy" and "Lavender's Blue" makes the learning process enjoyable and rewarding.

As you advance to later units, you'll explore more sophisticated concepts such as reading all notes on the Grand Staff, understanding primary chords, and even transposing music. The course covers various scales, including major and pentascales, and provides a solid introduction to playing chords, which is a vital skill for both solo and ensemble playing.

Beyond the basics, the course offers chording lessons that introduce you to major and minor chords, how to play from a lead sheet, and popular chord progressions. These lessons include familiar tunes like "Heart and Soul" and "Pachelbel Canon in D," ensuring a well-rounded learning experience.

For those interested in classical music, the course features easy piano classics, teaching you to play pieces such as Brahms' Lullaby, Moonlight Sonata, and Fur Elise. You'll also learn about key signatures, dotted quarter notes, ledger lines, and how to play in different keys and time signatures.

By the end of this course, you'll have a well-rounded understanding of piano fundamentals, setting you on the path to becoming a proficient pianist. Whether you're a total beginner or looking to refine your skills, "Piano Lessons" offers a structured and comprehensive approach to learning the piano.

Conteúdo do Curso

  • Video class: How to read piano music - Year 1, Unit 1, Lesson 1 - Free video piano course

    0h10m

  • Exercise: What is the correct name for the symbol at the beginning of the staff that represents high sounds?

  • Video class: Lesson 2: Learn to Read and Play Treble Clef G and Middle C - Free Beginner Piano Lessons

    0h17m

  • Video class: Lesson 3: Rhythm - Free Beginner Piano Lessons - Year 1, Lesson 1-3

    0h13m

  • Video class: Lesson 4: Finger Gym Exercises - Free Beginner Piano Lessons - Year 1, Lesson 1-4

    0h09m

  • Video class: Lesson 5: Bass Clef F and Middle C | Free Beginner Piano Lessons - Year 1 - Lesson 1-5

    0h11m

  • Exercise: Which note in the bass clef is highlighted by the positioning of the bass clef symbol?

  • Video class: Lesson 6: Treble Clef Space Notes | Free Beginner Piano Lessons - [Year 1] Lesson 1-6

    0h07m

  • Video class: Lesson 7: 2 Pieces in Treble Clef| Free Easy Beginner Piano Tutorial - [Year 1] Lesson 1-7

    0h13m

  • Video class: Lesson 8 Finger Gym #2 | Free Beginner Piano Lessons - [Year 1] Lesson 1-8

    0h04m

  • Video class: Lesson 9: Bass Clef Space Notes | Free Beginner Piano Lessons - [Year 1] Lesson 1-9

    0h06m

  • Exercise: What is the note located directly below F in the bass clef?

  • Video class: Lesson 10:How to Sight Read | Free Beginner Piano Lessons - [Year 1] Lesson 1-10

    0h08m

  • Video class: Lesson 11: Playing Piano with Left Hand| Free Beginner Piano Lessons - [Year 1] Lesson 1-11

    0h14m

  • Video class: Lesson 12: Finger Gym #3| Free Beginner Piano Lessons - [Year 1] Lesson 1-12

    0h05m

  • Video class: Lesson 13: Barlines and Measures | Free Beginner Piano Lessons - [Year 1] Lesson 1-13

    0h12m

  • Exercise: What is the purpose of bar lines in musical notation?

  • Video class: Lesson 14: Playing in Treble and Bass Clef| Free Beginner Piano Lessons - [Year 1] Lesson 1-14

    0h08m

  • Video class: Lesson 15: Ear - Up or Down | Free Beginner Piano Lessons - [Year 1] Lesson 1-15

    0h04m

  • Video class: Lesson 16 Finger Gym #4 | Free Beginner Piano Lessons - [Year 1] Lesson 1-16

    0h05m

  • Video class: Lesson 17 -Learning Treble D and E [Year 1] Unit 2- Lesson 1 : Free Beginner Piano Lessons17

    0h11m

  • Exercise: Which of the following notes is located on a ledger line when notated in the treble clef?

  • Video class: Lesson 18: Dynamics: Forte and Piano Free Beginner Piano Lessons [Year 1 Unit 2: Lesson 2

    0h08m

  • Video class: Lesson 19 - Sight Reading: Free Beginner Piano Lessons [Year 1] Unit 2- Lesson 3

    0h06m

  • Video class: Lesson 20 - Exercise: Playing Hands Together [Year 1] Unit 2- Lesson 4 : Free Beginner Piano Lessons

    0h07m

This free course includes:

17 hours and 21 minutes of online video course

Exercises to train your knowledge

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