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by

David Wayne Lawrence

Course Outline

  • Understand the Keyboard Design
  • Learn the names of the Notes
  • Identify Sharps & Flats
  • Create Major Chords
  • Establish a Key
  • Understand how to use the chords in a KEY
  • Practice techniques for development
  • Course recommendations for specific goals
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    PIANO-BY-EAR LESSON #1 - Understand the Keyboard Design

    You must first have a clear understanding of the piano keyboard, the note arrangements and guidelines.

    The Keyboard is made up of BLACK & WHITE NOTES. Most people call them keys, but the proper name for each of them is NOTES.

    The BLACK NOTES form a pattern, Groups of THREE'S & TWO'S. This becomes the map of the piano keyboard. Everything about the piano revolves around the two groups of Black Notes.

    The Black Notes are raised higher than the white notes.

    The Black Notes are shorter than the white notes.

    The Black Notes are BETWEEN the white notes.

    All of our Home Study Courses start here to help you understand the instrument that you are using.

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