1. “Music is what feelings sound like.”

2. Basics of a Piano  88 Black and White Keys Low A- lowest pitch High C- highest pitch

3. Names of the Keys  White Keys  C, D, E, F, G, A, B  Black Keys  Same names, but with a b and #

4. Sharp: ½ step up Flat: ½ step down

5. Differentiation of Notes  2 Black, 3 Black, 2 Black, 3 Black  Middle C

6. How to Remember Notes  3 Black Keys Grandma’s House  2 Black Keys Dog House  Notes G = Grandma A = Ants B = Back door C = Cat D = Dog E = Elephant F = Front Door

7. How to Read Notes on Sheet Music  Spaces for the Treble Clef

8. How to Read Notes Cont.  Lines for the Treble Clef “Every Good Bird Does Fly”

9. How to Read Notes Cont.  Spaces for the Bass Clef “All Cows Eat Grass” Can I Get a MOO?

10. How to Read Notes Finale  Lines for a Bass Clef “Good Boy Deserves Fudge Always”

11. Now You Can Play Like Them!  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxB- LbcZITU&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vxB- LbcZITU&feature=related  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NKI1 ThktUA&feature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NKI1 ThktUA&feature=related

13. Name the Note A

14. D

15. E

16. A# or Bb

17. Name the Note F# or Gb

18. Fun Facts About Piano  Piano known as the “King of Instruments”  The average medium size piano has ~ 230 strings, each string having ~ 165 lbs. of tension, with the combined pull of all strings = approx. eighteen tons  Piano is an abbreviation of Cristofori's original name for the instrument: piano et forte or soft and loud

19. Where are pianos placed in an orchestra?

20. Basic Piano, Fundamental teaching, Playing all day long