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Chapter 1: Learning in Layman's Terms

    Understand how this guide helps you learn piano using layman’s terms first.

    Time in Music, learn how time works... And how sounds can be slow or fast.

    Chapter 2: Starting Naturally

      Start with what you need to learn first, where “natural” refers to the white keys on the piano.

      After learning finger placements, Practice finger transitions Add more notes until you reach an octave.

      Chapter 3: Changing Naturally

      Learn how natural notes change by gradually introducing the black keys.

      If the first 3 notes falls on 3 black keys, Place the pointing, 3rd, and 4th fingers Before placing the thumb on the white key Depending on the direction.

      Chapter 4: Keeping Up with the Beat

      Learn to follow the beat, read note durations, and understand changes in time.

      Difference between meters Simple – 1 note per beat Compound – 3 notes per group of beats Can have the same total note durations per measure. Observe that the 2nd beat of 3/4 (simple) overlaps between the 2 groups of 6/8 (compound).

      Chapter 5: Going in the Right Direction

      Learn the right direction in scales, finger transitions, staff arrangements, flow, repeats, and ornaments.

      When the right hand moves right or the left hand moves left: Use the 3rd finger. Control the hands to fall on the exact piano key.

      Chapter 6: Playing with Passion

      Explore musical expression through feeling and intention, inspired by the idea that passion matters more than perfection.

      The direction Animato can also appear in French as animé, animéz, or en animant. In Debussy’s Clair de Lune, the marking en animant signals to play in an animated, flowing manner while maintaining the piece’s dreamlike quality. Combined with più cresc. (more crescendo) to gradually add intensity and motion.

      Chapter 7: Working in Harmony

      Learn how playing notes together creates harmony by understanding how chords are formed, connected, and played.

      Lyrics in Piano Music Aside from melody and chords, lyrics can also be added to piano scores that include words. This is usually observed in Modern Music, such as Irving Berlin’s

      Chapter 8: Wrapping Up the Piano

      Review and connect key piano topics for easier recall and deeper learning.

      Fingers on the Go! Observe how the piece like Hunting Song is played using fingers on the go. Always keep fingers ready for smooth transitions, left or right.

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