Learning How to Play the Piano

Learning how to play the piano could be your goodblack keys are call Sharp (#). When you go from right
start in the world of music. Learning to play the piano isto left they are called Flat (b).
much easier than learning to play the guitar. Don't let allThe black keys have two names.
of those black and white keys scare you. You will be*The first key in the group of two keys is called C
learning the name of each black and white key andsharp (C#) or B flat (Bb)
the note that each on of those keys represents.*The second key in the group of two keys is called D
learning to play the piano may seem overwhelming atsharp (D#) or E flat (Eb)
first, but you will be learning a craft that will be of great*The first key in the group three keys is called F sharp
benefit to you and your family for years to come.(F#) or G flat (Gb)
Your grands will tell their kids how you played the*The second or middle key in the group of three keys
piano.is called G sharp (G#) or A flat (Ab)
Learning how to play the piano could be lots of funLearning how to play the piano
when you begin to learn the basics of the piano. TheWe will now go to the white keys.
first thing you need to know is that music system usesWe will now go to the white keys.
the first seven letters of the alphabet. The letters are*C- is located at the bottom left of the group of two
A, B, C, D, E, F, and G. These letters (or notes) repeatsblack keys
itself along the piano board.*D- is located next to C
Finding the notes on your piano*E is located next to D
The first thing you will notice on your piano is a lot ofLearning how to play the piano
black and white keys. Don"t let of those keysThis pattern goes on until you get to the note of G. At
intimidate you. You will notice that the black keys arethis point you will start over with the note of A. Music
raised above the white keys. The black keys are setonly uses the first seven letters of the alphabet.
in groups of two black keys and three black keys.You can play your first chord (C) by holding down the
The black keys have a different sound from the whitenotes of C-E-G.
keys. They represent half tones either up or down onDon't compare yourself to other players. Each one of
the piano. The black keys are named after the whiteus learn at his or her on pace. Just remember to have
keys. When you go from left to right on the piano thefun. There is nothing like learning how to play the piano.