Piano for Beginners: Learning Basic Techniques
Course Description
The Piano for Beginners: Learning Basic Techniques course is designed for individuals who are new to piano and want to build a solid foundation in playing the instrument. This course offers step-by-step guidance on the essential techniques needed to begin playing piano with confidence and ease, focusing on proper hand positioning, rhythm, and basic music theory.
Participants will start with learning how to read sheet music, understand musical notation, and play simple melodies and chords. The course covers the fundamentals of scales, finger exercises, and hand coordination, enabling learners to develop dexterity and a strong sense of timing. Through engaging practice exercises and tutorials, students will gradually improve their skills while building the confidence to play their first pieces.
By the end of the course, learners will have a strong grasp of basic piano techniques, understand core musical concepts, and be ready to continue their piano journey with a repertoire of beginner-level songs.
Key Topics:
- Introduction to the piano: keys, notes, and hand positioning
- Reading sheet music and understanding musical notation
- Basic scales and finger exercises for hand coordination
- Playing simple melodies and chords
- Rhythm and timing fundamentals
- Practice strategies for consistent improvement
This course is ideal for absolute beginners with no prior musical experience, offering a supportive and structured approach to learning how to play the piano.
Course Curriculum

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