Piano for the Adult Beginner from Udemy

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Introduction

1.1 Introduction

Identify the various notes played on the piano

Finding notes on the piano

The Treble Clef - high sounds; The Bass Clef - low sounds

Use the correct fingers and hand position when playing the piano

Hand position and Finger Numbers

Understand the various frequency ranges found on a piano and high and low sounds and the clefs used to represent them

Frequency Ranges

The Treble Clef & Bass Clef

Identifying the Treble and Bass Clef

An overview of what reading music will entail

Reading music notation

Notes and how long each one is held for. The correct terminology for naming notes

Note Values

Rests - how long each one is held for and the correct terminology for naming them

Rest Values

Rest values Test

The purpose of the stave, what it looks like and how it is divided into bars.

The Stave and Bars

What time signatures are and why we use them

Time Signatures

Testing Time Signatures

Identifying tones and semitones on the piano and stave

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Identifying sharps and naturals and understanding their functions

Sharps and Naturals

Testing Sharps and Naturals

Identifying Flats and Naturals and understanding their functions

Flats and Naturals

Testing Flats and Naturals

Identify notes in the treble clef stave, notes on the lines & in the spaces and ledger lines

The Treble Clef, notes on the lines and in the spaces and ledger lines

Testing Notes in the Treble Clef

Identify and play notes in the Treble Clef

Reading and playing notes in the Treble Clef

Identify the notes in the Bass Clef

The Bass Clef, notes on the lines and in the spaces

Testing notes in the Bass Clef

Identify notes using ledger lines from the Bass Clef

Ledger Lines: The Bass Clef

The ability to read and play notes in the Bass Clef

Reading and playing notes in the Bass Clef

Playing your first line of music, hands together

Reading and playing first line Hands Together

Introduction - an overview to your first piece

Introduction: Piece in G Major

Reading and playing your first piece with the left hand (1st Section)

Playing your first piece in G Major: LH only (1st Section)

Ability to play the right hand (first section) of Piece in G Major

Piece in G Major: RH only (First Section)

Ability to play hands together (First Section) of Piece in G Major

Piece in G Major: Hands Together (1st Section)

Ability to play the left hand (second section) of Piece in G Major

Piece in G Major: Left Hand only (2nd Section)

Ability to play the right hand (second section) of Piece in G Major

Piece in G Major: Right Hand only (2nd Section)

Ability to play hands together (Second Section) of Piece in G Major

Piece in G Major: Hands Together (2nd Section)

Piece in G Major performed for your reference

Piece in G Major - played by your teacher

Ability to play the left hand, line 1& 2 of Flow.

Flow (Right Hand only) Line 1

The ability to play the left hand (Line 1) for Flow

Flow: Left Hand only

The ability to play hands together (Line 1) for Flow

Flow: Hands Together

The ability to play left hand, right hand and hands together (line 2) for Flow

Flow: Left Hand, Right Hand, Hands together (Line 2)

The ability to play Left Hand, Right Hand and Hands together (line 3, 4, 5) for Flow

Flow: Left Hand, Right Hand, Hands together (Line 3, 4, 5)

Performance of Flow for your reference

Flow - performance for your reference

Thanks for joining this course and some hints for going forward

Conclusion and tips for how to continue

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Piano for the Adult Beginner with these activities:

Review Basic Music Theory

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Reinforce your understanding of fundamental music concepts like scales, chords, and key signatures to prepare for reading music notation.

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Review the circle of fifths.
Practice identifying major and minor scales.
Learn about basic chord progressions.

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Supplement the course material with a well-regarded piano method book for adult beginners.

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Purchase or borrow the book.
Work through the exercises and pieces in the book alongside the course lessons.
Focus on areas where you need extra practice.

Treble and Bass Clef Note Identification Drills

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Improve your speed and accuracy in reading notes on the treble and bass clef through repetitive exercises.

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Use online resources or flashcards to practice identifying notes.
Set a timer and try to identify as many notes as possible in a given time.
Track your progress and try to improve your speed and accuracy over time.

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Practice with a Friend

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Practice playing piano with a friend or fellow student to improve your skills and learn from each other.

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Find a friend or fellow student who is also learning piano.
Schedule regular practice sessions together.
Take turns playing pieces and providing feedback to each other.
Share tips and techniques that you have learned.

Compose a Simple Piano Piece

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Apply your knowledge of music notation and piano playing to create your own short composition.

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Choose a simple key signature and time signature.
Write a melody using the notes you've learned.
Add a simple accompaniment in the left hand.
Practice playing your piece and refine it as needed.

Piano Handbook

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Expand your understanding of piano playing with a comprehensive handbook.

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Obtain a copy of the handbook.
Read through the sections that cover topics you want to learn more about.
Use the handbook as a reference when you encounter new concepts or techniques.

Career center

Learners who complete Piano for the Adult Beginner will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Piano Instructor

Piano instructor teaches individual or group lessons to students of all ages and skill levels. This course helps build your ability to play the instrument. The course focuses on reading music notation, playing simple pieces, and knowing finger positions. These skills are the base needed to teach piano.

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Music Teacher

A music teacher introduces students to the fundamentals of music and playing an instrument. This course in piano for the adult beginner helps build a foundation in these fundamentals, with an emphasis on reading music and playing simple pieces. The course will be especially useful for those who need to review music fundamentals. A future music teacher may find value in the course content and the two piano pieces to help them in their instruction.

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Accompanist

Accompanists provide musical support for singers and instrumentalists. This course in piano for the adult beginner can help build a foundation in the fundamentals of playing simple pieces. For the aspiring accompanist, reading music notation is critical. The two piano pieces in the course can help you to gain experience.

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Praise and Worship Leader

A praise and worship leader leads congregational singing in a religious setting. While a strong singing voice and a passion for music are essential, being able to play an instrument is also very helpful. This course on piano helps build a foundation in the fundamentals of reading music and playing simple pieces. The ability to play piano will allow the worship leader to lead the ensemble and congregation in song. The ability to read and play notes in the treble and bass clef may be particularly useful.

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Songwriter

Songwriters create original musical compositions. While many songwriters focus on lyrics, understanding music theory and being able to play an instrument are extremely helpful. This course in piano for the adult beginner helps build a foundation in these fundamentals, with an emphasis on reading music and playing simple pieces. Becoming familiar with notes and values, and reading and playing notes, may be useful for a songwriter.

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Choir Director

Choir directors lead and train groups of singers. While a strong singing voice and conducting skills are essential, understanding music theory and being able to play an instrument are also valuable. This course introduces the fundamentals of playing the piano and reading music, which may be valuable for a choir director who needs to teach parts to the choir or accompany them during rehearsals. The ability to read and play notes in both the treble and bass clef may be particularly helpful.

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Music Librarian

Music librarians manage and organize collections of musical scores, recordings, and other materials. While library science skills are essential, understanding music theory and being able to read music are also very valuable. The course focuses on how to read music notation, understand note values, and identify notes in both the treble and bass clef. These skills will be directly applicable to the work of a music librarian.

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Music Therapist

Music therapists use music to address clients' physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs. While this career typically requires a master's degree in music therapy, any knowledge of music and musical instruments is helpful. This course introduces the fundamentals of playing the piano and reading music, which may be valuable for a music therapist who wishes to incorporate piano into their practice. In particular, playing the two piano pieces may be helpful.

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Piano Technician

Piano technicians need a deep understanding of how pianos work and how to adjust them for optimal performance. While a course will not teach you how to repair a piano, the course helps increase your familiarity with the instrument and an understanding of musical concepts. Understanding the various notes played on the piano, reading music notation, and identifying intervals on the keyboard will assist any piano technician.

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Arranger

Arrangers take existing musical compositions and adapt them for different instruments or ensembles. An arranger requires a deep understanding of music theory and instrumentation. This course on piano helps a musician to develop an understanding of music and the ability to read music scores. The ability to identify notes in both clefs, and to understand musical notations, may be helpful for an arranger.

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Musical Theatre Performer

Musical theatre performers combine singing, acting, and dancing to tell stories on stage. This course helps those who are not already musical to deepen their understanding of music. If you are looking to audition for a musical, playing the two piano pieces may be helpful.

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Musical Instrument Retailer

Musical instrument retailers sell instruments and accessories to musicians. While sales skills are important, having a strong understanding of music and musical instruments is also very valuable. This course introduces the fundamentals of playing the piano and reading music, which may be valuable for a retailer who wants to better understand the instruments they sell and how they are played. Identifying sharps and naturals and understanding their functions may be useful.

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Sound Engineer

Sound engineers work with audio equipment to record, mix, and master sound. While technical skills are essential, understanding music theory and being able to play an instrument can also be helpful. This course helps increase familiarity with musical fundamentals. Knowing how the piano works, frequency ranges, and the function of sharps and flats, are helpful.

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Music Journalist

Music journalists write about music for various publications. While strong writing skills are essential, understanding music theory and being able to play an instrument can also be helpful. This course on piano increases your familiarity with music. Reading music notation, rests, time signatures, and identifying sharps and naturals will provide you with an understanding of music.

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Elementary School Teacher

Elementary school teachers educate young children in a variety of subjects. This course helps the teacher gain skills in music. The course introduces the fundamentals of playing the piano and reading music, which may be valuable for incorporating music into lessons. The material on understanding notes, rests, and the stave may be valuable.

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