Piano Lessons For Beginners              Fifty Piano Technique Tips Booklet

                                                                                                        and Major and Minor Blues Scales
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Beginner Piano Tips and Lessons                            Advanced Piano Secrets pdf book

Lesson 1: Learning Middle C                                                                                        110 page BETA version

Lesson 2: Learning the Musical Alphabet                                                                 click here                

Lesson 3: The C-D-E Group

Lesson 4: The F-G-A-B Group

Lesson 5: Basic Rhythmic Values

Lesson 6: Rests

                       

What are the important basics to remember?                                       

Tips on practicing rhythm...

Creating a perfect hand position...

Tricks for getting hands together smoothly...

Five Finger Scales Sheet (Practice warm up)
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Scales, five finger, in all 12 major keys

Free Downloadable Songs for Learning
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He's Got the Whole World in His Hands
Mary Had a Little Lamb                                                                                                                             
Kum Ba Yah               
Ode to Joy
Swing Low Sweet Chariot
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

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For Intermediate and Advanced Players
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Intermediate and Advanced Tips

Pedalling...

Running smooth scales...

Why is relaxation important in playing the piano?

How do I prepare for a perfect performance in front of others?

How do I increase my sightreading skills?

Instant Download of Technique Sheets...

Scales, one octave, in all 12 major keys with fingerings          $3.95
Scales, two octaves, in all 12 major keys with fingerings        $3.95
Arpeggios, two octaves, in all 12 major keys with fingerings   $3.95
Octaves, two octaves, in all 12 major keys with fingerings     $3.95

Technique Pack 4 (all four above technique sheets)               $11.95

Major and Minor Blues Scales with improvisation fingerings    $11.95

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The "Thinking About Piano Lessons" Free Tips section for parents and prospective older students

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Piano Lessons:  At What Age Should My Child Begin Piano Lessons?
What Type of Piano or Keyboard Should I Get to Begin Lessons?
What Benefits Can I Get as a Beginning Adult Student?
How Much Practice Should Be Expected for Weekly Progress?
How Do I Motivate Myself or My Child to Practice Consistently?

 

Other Piano Education Links

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Beautiful piano orchestration CDS click here

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