The Complete Piano & Music Theory Beginners Course

Introduction & Keyboard Orientation

⏳ 20 minutes

• Navigating the piano layout, identifying middle C and octave patterns

• Setting up a comfortable practice space and bench height

Reading Music Notation

⏳ 45 minutes

• Understanding the grand staff, treble and bass clefs, note values and rests

• Counting rhythms and simple time signatures (4/4, 3/4)

Right-Hand Melodies & Left-Hand Accompaniment

⏳ 1 hour

• Playing single-note melodies in the right hand

• Forming basic chord accompaniments (I, IV, V) with the left hand

Scales & Finger Exercises

⏳ 1 hour

• One-octave major and minor scales for finger strength and coordination

• Hanon-style drills to develop evenness and speed

Basic Chord Theory & Harmony

⏳ 45 minutes

• Building triads and understanding chord inversions

• Simple chord progressions in C major and G major

Hands-Together Repertoire

⏳ 1 hour

• Learning two beginner-level pieces that integrate melody and accompaniment

• Tips for synchronizing both hands and maintaining steady tempo

Dynamics & Articulation

⏳ 30 minutes

• Using dynamics (p, f, crescendo/decrescendo) to add musical expression

• Articulation techniques: legato, staccato, and phrasing

Practice Strategies & Next Steps

⏳ 30 minutes

• Structuring effective daily practice sessions: warm-up, technique, repertoire

• Setting goals, tracking progress, and expanding your repertoire

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