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<h2>StartWithMiddleC</h2>
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<p><img src="BeginnerCourse/StartWithMiddleC001.svg" alt="score" title="" /></p>
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<p>
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<b>Start With Middle C</b> is an extremely easy piece. Just find <b>middle C</b> on the piano
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and then play that note four times using your <b>thumb</b> on your <b>right hand</b>.
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The first half of the piece has <b>middle C</b> in the <b>Treble Clef</b>,
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then for the second half of the piece the same <b>middle C</b> note is shown the <b>Bass Clef</b>.
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Play this using your <b>thumb</b> on your <b>left hand</b>.
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</p>
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<p><em>Start With Middle C</em> is an extremely easy piece. Just find <em>middle C</em> on the piano
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and then play that note four times using your <em>thumb</em> on your <em>right hand</em>.
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The first half of the piece has <em>middle C</em> in the <em>Treble Clef</em>,
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then for the second half of the piece the same <em>middle C</em> note is shown the <em>Bass Clef</em>.
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Play this using your <em>thumb</em> on your <em>left hand</em>.</p>
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<p>Hint: <em>Try to remember where *Middle C* is on the piano -- this is the most *important note*!</em>
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<p><font color="#ff0000"><b>Hint:</b><i>
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Try to remember where <b>Middle C</b> is on the piano -- this is the most <b>important note</b>!
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</i></font></p>
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<a href="BeginnerCourse/StartWithMiddleC.mid">midi file</a></p>
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<h2>ChordOfCMajor</h2>
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<p><img src="BeginnerCourse/ChordOfCMajor001.svg" alt="score" title="" /></p>
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<p>
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The <b>Chord of C Major</b> piece, introduces you to the chord of <b>C Major</b>
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which has three notes <b>Middle C</b>, <b>E</b> and <b>G</b>.
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</p>
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Use your <b>thumb</b> for <b>C</b>, your <b>middle finger</b> for <b>E</b>
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and your <b>little finger</b> for <b>G</b>.
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<p>The <em>Chord of C Major</em> piece, introduces you to the chord of <em>C Major</em>
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which has three notes <em>Middle C</em>, <em>E</em> and <em>G</em>.</p>
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<p>Use your <em>thumb</em> for <em>C</em>, your <em>middle finger</em> for <em>E</em>
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and your <em>little finger</em> for <em>G</em>.</p>
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<p>Hint: <em>If you don't know the names of the notes on the score then turn on *Show Note Names*
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from the PianoBooster *Setup/Preferences* menu.</em>
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<p><font color="#ff0000"><b>Hint:</b><i>
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If you don't know the names of the notes on the score then turn on <b>Show Note Names</b>
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from the PianoBooster <b>Setup/Preferences</b> menu.
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</i></font></p>
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<a href="BeginnerCourse/ChordOfCMajor.mid">midi file</a></p>
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<h2>DownAndUp</h2>
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<h2>UpAndDown</h2>
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<p><img src="BeginnerCourse/DownAndUp001.svg" alt="score" title="" /></p>
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<p><img src="BeginnerCourse/UpAndDown001.svg" alt="score" title="" /></p>
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<p>
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<b>Up And Down</b> uses all the fingers of your right hand
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to play the first five notes of the <b>scale of C major</b>.
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</p>
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Use your <b>thumb</b> for <b>C</b>, your <b>index finger</b> for <b>D</b>, . . . ,
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all the way up to your <b>little finger</b> for <b>G</b>. Make sure you keep using the correct finger for each note.
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<p><em>Down And Up</em> is mirror version of the Up And Down piece we played earlier but this version uses your <em>left hand</em>.
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These are the top five notes of the scale of C major. Again try to use all your fingers.</p>
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<p>Use your <em>thumb</em> for <em>C</em>, your <em>index finger</em> for <em>B</em>…
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all the way down to your <em>little finger</em> for <em>F</em>.</p>
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<p>Hint: <em>Make sure you use *every finger* on your *left hand* when playing this
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piece.</em>
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<a href="BeginnerCourse/DownAndUp.mid">midi file</a></p>
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<p><font color="#ff0000"><b>Hint:</b><i>
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If you don't know the notes on the piano then
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<b>label the piano keys</b> using the PianoBooster <b>Note Chart</b>.
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</i></font></p>
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<a href="BeginnerCourse/UpAndDown.mid">midi file</a></p>
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<h2>ClairDeLaLune</h2>
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<p><img src="BeginnerCourse/ClairDeLaLune001.svg" alt="score" title="" /></p>
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<p>
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Now we are ready to play our first tune, this is a simplified version of <b>Clair De La Lune</b>
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that uses just three notes <b>C D</b> and <b>E</b> from your right hand.
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First find <b>middle C</b> and always use your <b>thumb</b> for this note,
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then for <b>D</b> use your <b>first finger</b> and for <b>E</b> use <b>middle finger</b>.
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</p>
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<p>Now we are ready to play our first tune, this is a simplified version of <em>Clair De La Lune</em>
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that uses just three notes <em>C D</em> and <em>E</em> from your right hand.
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First find <em>middle C</em> and always use your <em>thumb</em> for this note,
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then for <em>D</em> use your <em>first finger</em> and for <em>E</em> use <em>middle finger</em>.</p>
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<p>Hint: _Remember the fingering: Use your <em>thumb</em> for <em>middle C</em>, your <em>first finger</em> for <em>D</em>
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and <em>middle finger</em> for <em>E</em>.
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<p><font color="#ff0000"><b>Hint:</b><i>
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Remember the fingering:
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Use your <b>thumb</b> for <b>middle C</b>, your <b>first finger</b> for <b>D</b>
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and <b>middle finger</b> for <b>E</b>.
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</i></font></p>
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<a href="BeginnerCourse/ClairDeLaLune.mid">midi file</a></p>
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<h2>ChordOfFMajor</h2>
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<p><img src="BeginnerCourse/ChordOfFMajor001.svg" alt="score" title="" /></p>
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<p>Now we are going to play using your <em>left hand</em> the <em>F major chord</em>.
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<p>
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Now we are going to play using your <b>left hand</b> the <b>F major chord</b>.
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The three notes of a chord are called a triad and this chord has the same shape as the C major chord
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we played earlier but played on a different part of the piano.</p>
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we played earlier but played on a different part of the piano.
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</p>
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Use your <b>little finger</b> on the left hand for <b>F</b>, your <b>middle finger</b> for <b>A</b>
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and your <b>thumb</b> for <b>C</b>.
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<p>Use your <em>little finger</em> on the left hand for <em>F</em>, your <em>middle finger</em> for <em>A</em>
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and your <em>thumb</em> for <em>C</em>.
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<p><font color="#ff0000"><b>Hint:</b><i>
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If you don't know the names of the notes on the score then turn on <b>Show Note Names</b>
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from the PianoBooster <b>Setup/Preferences</b> menu.
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</i></font></p>
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<a href="BeginnerCourse/ChordOfFMajor.mid">midi file</a></p>
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<h2>UpAndDown</h2>
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<h2>DownAndUp</h2>
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<p><img src="BeginnerCourse/UpAndDown001.svg" alt="score" title="" /></p>
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<p><img src="BeginnerCourse/DownAndUp001.svg" alt="score" title="" /></p>
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<p>
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<b>Down And Up</b> is mirror version of the Up And Down piece we played earlier but this version uses your <b>left hand</b>.
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These are the top five notes of the scale of C major. Again try to use all your fingers.
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</p>
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Use your <b>thumb</b> for <b>C</b>, your <b>index finger</b> for <b>B</b>, . . . ,
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all the way down to your <b>little finger</b> for <b>F</b>.
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<p><em>Up And Down</em> uses all the fingers of your right hand
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to play the first five notes of the <em>scale of C major</em>.</p>
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<p>Use your <em>thumb</em> for <em>C</em>, your <em>index finger</em> for <em>D</em>, _ ,
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all the way up to your <em>little finger</em> for <em>G</em>. Make sure you keep using the correct finger for each note.</p>
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<p>Hint: <em>If you don't know the notes on the piano then
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*label the piano keys* using the PianoBooster *Note Chart*.</em>
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<a href="BeginnerCourse/UpAndDown.mid">midi file</a></p>
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<h2>Greensleeves</h2>
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<p><img src="BoosterMusic/Greensleeves001.svg" alt="score" title="" /></p>
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<p><a href="BoosterMusic/Greensleeves.mid">midi file</a></p>
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<h2>LavendersBlue</h2>
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<p><img src="BoosterMusic/LavendersBlue001.svg" alt="score" title="" /></p>
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<p><em>Lavender's Blue</em> is a simple tune in the right hand only that uses
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the first six notes of the scale of C Major.
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For the lowest five notes <em>C D E F * and *G</em> use
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all the fingers or your right hand -- one for each note.
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(With your <em>thumb</em> on <em>C</em> and your <em>little finger</em> on <em>G</em>).
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Then for <em>A</em> just stretch your <em>little finger</em> to reach that note.</p>
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<p>Hint: <em>To help find the notes ensure "Show Note Names" are turned on from "Setup
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Preferences" menu.</em>
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<a href="BoosterMusic/LavendersBlue.mid">midi file</a></p>
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<h2>ScarboroughFair</h2>
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<p><img src="BoosterMusic/ScarboroughFair001.svg" alt="score" title="" /></p>
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<p><a href="BoosterMusic/ScarboroughFair.mid">midi file</a></p>
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<p><font color="#ff0000"><b>Hint:</b><i>
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Make sure you use <b>every finger</b> on your <b>left hand</b> when playing this piece.
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</i></font></p>
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<a href="BeginnerCourse/DownAndUp.mid">midi file</a></p>
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<h2>ClairDeLaLune</h2>
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<p><img src="BoosterMusic/ClairDeLaLune001.svg" alt="score" title="" /></p>
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<p>
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This is a simplified version of <b>Clair De La Lune</b>
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that uses only the three notes <b>C D</b> and <b>E</b> from your right hand.
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First find <b>middle C</b> and always use your <b>thumb</b> for this note,
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then for <b>D</b> use your <b>first finger</b> and for <b>E</b> use <b>middle finger</b>.
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</p>
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<p>This is a simplified version of <em>Clair De La Lune</em>
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that uses only the three notes <em>C D</em> and <em>E</em> from your right hand.
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First find <em>middle C</em> and always use your <em>thumb</em> for this note,
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then for <em>D</em> use your <em>first finger</em> and for <em>E</em> and <em>middle finger</em>.</p>
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<p>Hint: <em>If you are a complete beginner try the pieces from the *Beginner Course* first.</em>
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<p><font color="#ff0000"><b>Hint:</b><i>
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If you are a complete beginner try the pieces from the <b>Beginner Course</b> first.
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</i></font></p>
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<a href="BoosterMusic/ClairDeLaLune.mid">midi file</a></p>
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<h2>LavendersBlue</h2>
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<p><img src="BoosterMusic/LavendersBlue001.svg" alt="score" title="" /></p>
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<p>
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<b>Lavender's Blue</b> is a simple tune in the right hand only that uses
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the first six notes of the scale of C Major.
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For the lowest five notes <b>C D E F </b> and <b>G</b> use
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all the fingers or your right hand -- one for each note.
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(With your <b>thumb</b> on <b>C</b> and your <b>little finger</b> on <b>G</b>).
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Then for <b>A</b> just stretch your <b>little finger</b> to reach that note.
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</p>
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<p><font color="#ff0000"><b>Hint:</b><i>
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To help find the notes ensure "Show Note Names" are turned on from "Setup Preferences" menu.
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</i></font></p>
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<a href="BoosterMusic/LavendersBlue.mid">midi file</a></p>
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<h2>SkipToMyLoo</h2>
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<p><img src="BoosterMusic/SkipToMyLoo001.svg" alt="score" title="" /></p>
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<p>
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For <b>Skip To My Loo</b> start with both thumbs on <b>middle C</b> and then use one finger for each white note on the piano.
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So for the first two notes which are <b>E</b> you should use the <b>middle finger</b> of your right hand.
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</p>
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<p>
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This piece introduces the use of <b>both hands</b> as the melody goes across <b>middle C</b>.
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</p>
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<p>For <em>Skip To My Loo</em> start with both thumbs on <em>middle C</em> and then use one finger for each white note on the piano.
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So for the first two notes which are <em>E</em> you should use the <em>middle finger</em> of your right hand.</p>
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<p>This piece introduces the use of <em>both hands</em> as the melody goes across <em>middle C</em>.</p>
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<p>Hint: <em>For the notes in the *treble clef* you always use your *right hand*
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and for the *base clef* your *left hand*.</em></p>
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<p><em>Make sure you always keep using the correct finger for each note.</em>
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<p><font color="#ff0000"><b>Hint:</b><i>
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For the notes in the <b>treble clef</b> you always use your <b>right hand</b>
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and for the <b>base clef</b> your <b>left hand</b>.
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Make sure you always keep using the correct finger for each note.
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</i></font></p>
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<a href="BoosterMusic/SkipToMyLoo.mid">midi file</a></p>
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<h2>FrereJacques</h2>
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<p><img src="BoosterMusic/FrereJacques001.svg" alt="score" title="" /></p>
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<p>
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For <b>Frere Jacques</b> introduces the use of playing both hands together with a very simple left hand part.
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First practice the <b>left hand</b> and <b>right hand</b> parts separately.
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Then when ready reduce the <b>speed to 70%</b> and try <b>both hands</b> together.
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Again start with <b>both thumbs</b> on <b>Middle C</b>.
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</p>
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<p><font color="#ff0000"><b>Hint:</b><i>
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Practice the <b>left hand</b> and <b>right hand</b> parts separately.
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</i></font></p>
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<p><a href="BoosterMusic/FrereJacques.mid">midi file</a></p>
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<h2>ScarboroughFair</h2>
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<p><img src="BoosterMusic/ScarboroughFair001.svg" alt="score" title="" /></p>
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<p>
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<b>Scarborough Fair</b> spans a range of eight notes and so you will have to move fingers up the piano.
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Use the fingering that you feel comfortable with but ensure that you <b>use all your fingers</b> (of your right hand).
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</p>
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<p><font color="#ff0000"><b>Hint:</b><i>
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Don't think about what fingers to use, just use the fingering that <b>comes naturally to you</b>.
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</i></font></p>
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<p><a href="BoosterMusic/ScarboroughFair.mid">midi file</a></p>
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<h2>Greensleeves</h2>
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<p><img src="BoosterMusic/Greensleeves001.svg" alt="score" title="" /></p>
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<p>
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<b>Green Sleeves</b> introduces the key of <b>G major</b> which has <b>one Sharp - F#</b>.
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Normally the sharp symbol is not shown when <b>F#</b> is played (but turning on
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<b>Courtesy Accidentals</b> from the Piano Booster setup/preferences menu will show all
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accidentals in the key signature).
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The melody is in the right hand with a simple left hand part.
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</p>
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<p><font color="#ff0000"><b>Hint:</b><i>
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You can show <b>Courtesy Accidentals</b> from the PianoBooster setup/preferences menu.
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But remember to <b>turn them off</b> when you get more skilled.
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</i></font></p>
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<p><a href="BoosterMusic/Greensleeves.mid">midi file</a></p>
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<h2>AmazingGraceMid</h2>
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<p><img src="BoosterMusic/AmazingGraceMid001.svg" alt="score" title="" /></p>
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<p>
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<b>Amazing Grace</b> introduces the key of <b>F major</b> which has a <b>single Flat - Bb</b>.
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Again the flat symbol is not normally shown on the score when playing Bb.
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Practice both hands separately at first and then when ready reduce the speed to 70% when trying both hands for the first time.
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<p><a href="BoosterMusic/AmazingGraceMid.mid">midi file</a>
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<br><br>
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<p><font color="#ff0000"><b>Hint:</b><i>
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Reduce the speed to 70% when trying both hands for the first time.
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</i></font></p>
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<p><a href="BoosterMusic/AmazingGraceMid.mid">midi file</a></p>
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<p>
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All the music on this page is available <a href="https://github.com/captnfab/PianoBooster/raw/master/music/BoosterMusicBooks.zip">here</a>.
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This free sheet music can be used for beginner piano lessons with <em>PianoBooster</em>.</p>
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# Piano Booster Music
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These pieces of music have been created to work with *PianoBooster* and
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are free from copyright or have the creative commons copyright.
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All the music is originally available [here](https://github.com/captnfab/PianoBooster/raw/master/music/BoosterMusicBooks.zip).
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These pieces of music have been created to work with _PianoBooster_ and are free from copyright or have the creative commons copyright. All the music is originally available [here](https://github.com/captnfab/PianoBooster/raw/master/music/BoosterMusicBooks.zip).
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_Please add to the music on this page -- everyone can help._ For more information see this [this forum post](http://piano-booster.2625608.n2.nabble.com/Creating-music-for-PianoBooster-using-MMA-Everyone-can-help-td4167350.html#a4167350). The piano parts for were created using the [ABC Plus music](http://abcplus.sourceforge.net/) system and the accompaniment was created with the Musical MIDI Accompaniment (MMA).
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*Please add to the music on this page -- everyone can help.* For more information see this
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[this forum post](http://piano-booster.2625608.n2.nabble.com/Creating-music-for-PianoBooster-using-MMA-Everyone-can-help-td4167350.html#a4167350).
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The piano parts for were created using the [ABC Plus music](http://abcplus.sourceforge.net/) system
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and the accompaniment was created with the [Musical MIDI Accompaniment (MMA)]("http://www.mellowood.ca/mma/).
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## StartWithMiddleC
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*Start With Middle C* is an extremely easy piece. Just find *middle C* on the piano
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and then play that note four times using your *thumb* on your *right hand*.
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The first half of the piece has *middle C* in the *Treble Clef*,
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then for the second half of the piece the same *middle C* note is shown the *Bass Clef*.
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Play this using your *thumb* on your *left hand*.
|
||||
**Start With Middle C** is an extremely easy piece. Just find **middle C** on the piano and then play that note four times using your **thumb** on your **right hand**. The first half of the piece has **middle C** in the **Treble Clef**, then for the second half of the piece the same **middle C** note is shown the **Bass Clef**. Play this using your **thumb** on your **left hand**.
|
||||
|
||||
**Hint:** _Try to remember where **Middle C** is on the piano -- this is the most **important note**!_
|
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|
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Hint: _Try to remember where *Middle C* is on the piano -- this is the most *important note*!_
|
||||
[midi file](BeginnerCourse/StartWithMiddleC.mid)
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## ChordOfCMajor
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The *Chord of C Major* piece, introduces you to the chord of *C Major*
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which has three notes *Middle C*, *E* and *G*.
|
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The **Chord of C Major** piece, introduces you to the chord of **C Major** which has three notes **Middle C**, **E** and **G**.
|
||||
|
||||
Use your *thumb* for *C*, your *middle finger* for *E*
|
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and your *little finger* for *G*.
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Use your **thumb** for **C**, your **middle finger** for **E** and your **little finger** for **G**.
|
||||
|
||||
**Hint:** _If you don't know the names of the notes on the score then turn on **Show Note Names** from the PianoBooster **Setup/Preferences** menu._
|
||||
|
||||
Hint: _If you don't know the names of the notes on the score then turn on *Show Note Names*
|
||||
from the PianoBooster *Setup/Preferences* menu._
|
||||
[midi file](BeginnerCourse/ChordOfCMajor.mid)
|
||||
## DownAndUp
|
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|
||||
|
||||
*Down And Up* is mirror version of the Up And Down piece we played earlier but this version uses your *left hand*.
|
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These are the top five notes of the scale of C major. Again try to use all your fingers.
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|
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Use your *thumb* for *C*, your *index finger* for *B*…
|
||||
all the way down to your *little finger* for *F*.
|
||||
|
||||
|
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Hint: _Make sure you use *every finger* on your *left hand* when playing this
|
||||
piece._
|
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[midi file](BeginnerCourse/DownAndUp.mid)
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## ClairDeLaLune
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Now we are ready to play our first tune, this is a simplified version of *Clair De La Lune*
|
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that uses just three notes *C D* and *E* from your right hand.
|
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First find *middle C* and always use your *thumb* for this note,
|
||||
then for *D* use your *first finger* and for *E* use *middle finger*.
|
||||
|
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|
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Hint: _Remember the fingering: Use your *thumb* for *middle C*, your *first finger* for *D*
|
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and *middle finger* for *E*.
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[midi file](BeginnerCourse/ClairDeLaLune.mid)
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## ChordOfFMajor
|
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|
||||
|
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Now we are going to play using your *left hand* the *F major chord*.
|
||||
The three notes of a chord are called a triad and this chord has the same shape as the C major chord
|
||||
we played earlier but played on a different part of the piano.
|
||||
|
||||
Use your *little finger* on the left hand for *F*, your *middle finger* for *A*
|
||||
and your *thumb* for *C*.
|
||||
[midi file](BeginnerCourse/ChordOfFMajor.mid)
|
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## UpAndDown
|
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|
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|
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|
||||
*Up And Down* uses all the fingers of your right hand
|
||||
to play the first five notes of the *scale of C major*.
|
||||
**Up And Down** uses all the fingers of your right hand to play the first five notes of the **scale of C major**.
|
||||
|
||||
Use your *thumb* for *C*, your *index finger* for *D*, _ ,
|
||||
all the way up to your *little finger* for *G*. Make sure you keep using the correct finger for each note.
|
||||
Use your **thumb** for **C**, your **index finger** for **D**, . . . , all the way up to your **little finger** for **G**. Make sure you keep using the correct finger for each note.
|
||||
|
||||
**Hint:** _If you don't know the notes on the piano then **label the piano keys** using the PianoBooster **Note Chart**._
|
||||
|
||||
Hint: _If you don't know the notes on the piano then
|
||||
*label the piano keys* using the PianoBooster *Note Chart*._
|
||||
[midi file](BeginnerCourse/UpAndDown.mid)
|
||||
## Greensleeves
|
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|
||||
|
||||
[midi file](BoosterMusic/Greensleeves.mid)
|
||||
## LavendersBlue
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
*Lavender's Blue* is a simple tune in the right hand only that uses
|
||||
the first six notes of the scale of C Major.
|
||||
For the lowest five notes *C D E F * and *G* use
|
||||
all the fingers or your right hand -- one for each note.
|
||||
(With your *thumb* on *C* and your *little finger* on *G*).
|
||||
Then for *A* just stretch your *little finger* to reach that note.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
Hint: _To help find the notes ensure "Show Note Names" are turned on from "Setup
|
||||
Preferences" menu._
|
||||
[midi file](BoosterMusic/LavendersBlue.mid)
|
||||
## ScarboroughFair
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
[midi file](BoosterMusic/ScarboroughFair.mid)
|
||||
## ClairDeLaLune
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
Now we are ready to play our first tune, this is a simplified version of **Clair De La Lune** that uses just three notes **C D** and **E** from your right hand. First find **middle C** and always use your **thumb** for this note, then for **D** use your **first finger** and for **E** use **middle finger**.
|
||||
|
||||
**Hint:** _Remember the fingering: Use your **thumb** for **middle C**, your **first finger** for **D** and **middle finger** for **E**._
|
||||
|
||||
[midi file](BeginnerCourse/ClairDeLaLune.mid)
|
||||
|
||||
## ChordOfFMajor
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
Now we are going to play using your **left hand** the **F major chord**. The three notes of a chord are called a triad and this chord has the same shape as the C major chord we played earlier but played on a different part of the piano.
|
||||
|
||||
Use your **little finger** on the left hand for **F**, your **middle finger** for **A** and your **thumb** for **C**.
|
||||
|
||||
**Hint:** _If you don't know the names of the notes on the score then turn on **Show Note Names** from the PianoBooster **Setup/Preferences** menu._
|
||||
|
||||
[midi file](BeginnerCourse/ChordOfFMajor.mid)
|
||||
|
||||
## DownAndUp
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
**Down And Up** is mirror version of the Up And Down piece we played earlier but this version uses your **left hand**. These are the top five notes of the scale of C major. Again try to use all your fingers.
|
||||
|
||||
Use your **thumb** for **C**, your **index finger** for **B**, . . . , all the way down to your **little finger** for **F**.
|
||||
|
||||
**Hint:** _Make sure you use **every finger** on your **left hand** when playing this piece._
|
||||
|
||||
[midi file](BeginnerCourse/DownAndUp.mid)
|
||||
|
||||
## ClairDeLaLune
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
This is a simplified version of *Clair De La Lune*
|
||||
that uses only the three notes *C D* and *E* from your right hand.
|
||||
First find *middle C* and always use your *thumb* for this note,
|
||||
then for *D* use your *first finger* and for *E* use *middle finger*.
|
||||
This is a simplified version of **Clair De La Lune** that uses only the three notes **C D** and **E** from your right hand. First find **middle C** and always use your **thumb** for this note, then for **D** use your **first finger** and for **E** use **middle finger**.
|
||||
|
||||
**Hint:** _If you are a complete beginner try the pieces from the **Beginner Course** first._
|
||||
|
||||
Hint: _If you are a complete beginner try the pieces from the *Beginner Course* first._
|
||||
[midi file](BoosterMusic/ClairDeLaLune.mid)
|
||||
|
||||
## LavendersBlue
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
**Lavender's Blue** is a simple tune in the right hand only that uses the first six notes of the scale of C Major. For the lowest five notes **C D E F** and **G** use all the fingers or your right hand -- one for each note. (With your **thumb** on **C** and your **little finger** on **G**). Then for **A** just stretch your **little finger** to reach that note.
|
||||
|
||||
**Hint:** _To help find the notes ensure "Show Note Names" are turned on from "Setup Preferences" menu._
|
||||
|
||||
[midi file](BoosterMusic/LavendersBlue.mid)
|
||||
|
||||
## SkipToMyLoo
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
For *Skip To My Loo* start with both thumbs on *middle C* and then use one finger for each white note on the piano.
|
||||
So for the first two notes which are *E* you should use the *middle finger* of your right hand.
|
||||
For **Skip To My Loo** start with both thumbs on **middle C** and then use one finger for each white note on the piano. So for the first two notes which are **E** you should use the **middle finger** of your right hand.
|
||||
|
||||
This piece introduces the use of *both hands* as the melody goes across *middle C*.
|
||||
This piece introduces the use of **both hands** as the melody goes across **middle C**.
|
||||
|
||||
Hint: _For the notes in the *treble clef* you always use your *right hand*
|
||||
and for the *base clef* your *left hand*._
|
||||
**Hint:** _For the notes in the **treble clef** you always use your **right hand** and for the **base clef** your **left hand**. Make sure you always keep using the correct finger for each note._
|
||||
|
||||
_Make sure you always keep using the correct finger for each note._
|
||||
[midi file](BoosterMusic/SkipToMyLoo.mid)
|
||||
|
||||
## FrereJacques
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
For **Frere Jacques** introduces the use of playing both hands together with a very simple left hand part. First practice the **left hand** and **right hand** parts separately. Then when ready reduce the **speed to 70%** and try **both hands** together. Again start with **both thumbs** on **Middle C**.
|
||||
|
||||
**Hint:** _Practice the **left hand** and **right hand** parts separately._
|
||||
|
||||
[midi file](BoosterMusic/FrereJacques.mid)
|
||||
|
||||
## ScarboroughFair
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
**Scarborough Fair** spans a range of eight notes and so you will have to move fingers up the piano. Use the fingering that you feel comfortable with but ensure that you **use all your fingers** (of your right hand).
|
||||
|
||||
**Hint:** _Don't think about what fingers to use, just use the fingering that **comes naturally to you**._
|
||||
|
||||
[midi file](BoosterMusic/ScarboroughFair.mid)
|
||||
|
||||
## Greensleeves
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
**Green Sleeves** introduces the key of **G major** which has **one Sharp - F#**. Normally the sharp symbol is not shown when **F#** is played (but turning on **Courtesy Accidentals** from the Piano Booster setup/preferences menu will show all accidentals in the key signature). The melody is in the right hand with a simple left hand part.
|
||||
|
||||
**Hint:** _You can show **Courtesy Accidentals** from the PianoBooster setup/preferences menu. But remember to **turn them off** when you get more skilled._
|
||||
|
||||
[midi file](BoosterMusic/Greensleeves.mid)
|
||||
|
||||
## AmazingGraceMid
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
**Amazing Grace** introduces the key of **F major** which has a **single Flat - Bb**. Again the flat symbol is not normally shown on the score when playing Bb. Practice both hands separately at first and then when ready reduce the speed to 70% when trying both hands for the first time.
|
||||
|
||||
**Hint:** _Reduce the speed to 70% when trying both hands for the first time._
|
||||
|
||||
[midi file](BoosterMusic/AmazingGraceMid.mid)
|
||||
|
||||
All the music on this page is available [here](https://github.com/captnfab/PianoBooster/raw/master/music/BoosterMusicBooks.zip).
|
||||
This free sheet music can be used for beginner piano lessons with *PianoBooster*.
|
||||
All the music on this page is available [here](https://github.com/captnfab/PianoBooster/raw/master/music/BoosterMusicBooks.zip). This free sheet music can be used for beginner piano lessons with _PianoBooster_.
|
||||
|
|
|
|||
|
|
@ -1,8 +1,5 @@
|
|||
The *Chord of C Major* piece, introduces you to the chord of *C Major*
|
||||
which has three notes *Middle C*, *E* and *G*.
|
||||
The **Chord of C Major** piece, introduces you to the chord of **C Major** which has three notes **Middle C**, **E** and **G**.
|
||||
|
||||
Use your *thumb* for *C*, your *middle finger* for *E*
|
||||
and your *little finger* for *G*.
|
||||
Use your **thumb** for **C**, your **middle finger** for **E** and your **little finger** for **G**.
|
||||
|
||||
*Hint:* _If you don't know the names of the notes on the score then turn on *Show Note Names*
|
||||
from the PianoBooster *Setup/Preferences* menu._
|
||||
**Hint:** _If you don't know the names of the notes on the score then turn on **Show Note Names** from the PianoBooster **Setup/Preferences** menu._
|
||||
|
|
|
|||
|
|
@ -1,6 +1,5 @@
|
|||
Now we are going to play using your *left hand* the *F major chord*.
|
||||
The three notes of a chord are called a triad and this chord has the same shape as the C major chord
|
||||
we played earlier but played on a different part of the piano.
|
||||
Now we are going to play using your **left hand** the **F major chord**. The three notes of a chord are called a triad and this chord has the same shape as the C major chord we played earlier but played on a different part of the piano.
|
||||
|
||||
Use your *little finger* on the left hand for *F*, your *middle finger* for *A*
|
||||
and your *thumb* for *C*.
|
||||
Use your **little finger** on the left hand for **F**, your **middle finger** for **A** and your **thumb** for **C**.
|
||||
|
||||
**Hint:** _If you don't know the names of the notes on the score then turn on **Show Note Names** from the PianoBooster **Setup/Preferences** menu._
|
||||
|
|
|
|||
|
|
@ -1,8 +1,3 @@
|
|||
Now we are ready to play our first tune, this is a simplified version of *Clair De La Lune*
|
||||
that uses just three notes *C D* and *E* from your right hand.
|
||||
First find *middle C* and always use your *thumb* for this note,
|
||||
then for *D* use your *first finger* and for *E* use *middle finger*.
|
||||
Now we are ready to play our first tune, this is a simplified version of **Clair De La Lune** that uses just three notes **C D** and **E** from your right hand. First find **middle C** and always use your **thumb** for this note, then for **D** use your **first finger** and for **E** use **middle finger**.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
*Hint:* _Remember the fingering: Use your *thumb* for *middle C*, your *first finger* for *D*
|
||||
and *middle finger* for *E*._
|
||||
**Hint:** _Remember the fingering: Use your **thumb** for **middle C**, your **first finger** for **D** and **middle finger** for **E**._
|
||||
|
|
|
|||
|
|
@ -1,9 +1,5 @@
|
|||
*Down And Up* is mirror version of the Up And Down piece we played earlier but this version uses your *left hand*.
|
||||
These are the top five notes of the scale of C major. Again try to use all your fingers.
|
||||
**Down And Up** is mirror version of the Up And Down piece we played earlier but this version uses your **left hand**. These are the top five notes of the scale of C major. Again try to use all your fingers.
|
||||
|
||||
Use your *thumb* for *C*, your *index finger* for *B*, . . . ,
|
||||
all the way down to your *little finger* for *F*.
|
||||
Use your **thumb** for **C**, your **index finger** for **B**, . . . , all the way down to your **little finger** for **F**.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
*Hint:* _Make sure you use *every finger* on your *left hand* when playing this
|
||||
piece._
|
||||
**Hint:** _Make sure you use **every finger** on your **left hand** when playing this piece._
|
||||
|
|
|
|||
|
|
@ -1,7 +1,3 @@
|
|||
*Start With Middle C* is an extremely easy piece. Just find *middle C* on the piano
|
||||
and then play that note four times using your *thumb* on your *right hand*.
|
||||
The first half of the piece has *middle C* in the *Treble Clef*,
|
||||
then for the second half of the piece the same *middle C* note is shown the *Bass Clef*.
|
||||
Play this using your *thumb* on your *left hand*.
|
||||
**Start With Middle C** is an extremely easy piece. Just find **middle C** on the piano and then play that note four times using your **thumb** on your **right hand**. The first half of the piece has **middle C** in the **Treble Clef**, then for the second half of the piece the same **middle C** note is shown the **Bass Clef**. Play this using your **thumb** on your **left hand**.
|
||||
|
||||
*Hint:* _Try to remember where *Middle C* is on the piano -- this is the most *important note*!_
|
||||
**Hint:** _Try to remember where **Middle C** is on the piano -- this is the most **important note**!_
|
||||
|
|
|
|||
|
|
@ -1,9 +1,5 @@
|
|||
*Up And Down* uses all the fingers of your right hand
|
||||
to play the first five notes of the *scale of C major*.
|
||||
**Up And Down** uses all the fingers of your right hand to play the first five notes of the **scale of C major**.
|
||||
|
||||
Use your *thumb* for *C*, your *index finger* for *D*, . . . ,
|
||||
all the way up to your *little finger* for *G*. Make sure you keep using the correct finger for each note.
|
||||
Use your **thumb** for **C**, your **index finger** for **D**, . . . , all the way up to your **little finger** for **G**. Make sure you keep using the correct finger for each note.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
*Hint:* _If you don't know the notes on the piano then
|
||||
*label the piano keys* using the PianoBooster *Note Chart*._
|
||||
**Hint:** _If you don't know the notes on the piano then **label the piano keys** using the PianoBooster **Note Chart**._
|
||||
|
|
|
|||
|
|
@ -1,5 +1,3 @@
|
|||
*Amazing Grace* introduces the key of *F major* which has a *single Flat - Bb*.
|
||||
Again the flat symbol is not normally shown on the score when playing Bb.
|
||||
Practice both hands separately at first and then when ready reduce the speed to 70% when trying both hands for the first time.
|
||||
**Amazing Grace** introduces the key of **F major** which has a **single Flat - Bb**. Again the flat symbol is not normally shown on the score when playing Bb. Practice both hands separately at first and then when ready reduce the speed to 70% when trying both hands for the first time.
|
||||
|
||||
*Hint:* _Reduce the speed to 70% when trying both hands for the first time._
|
||||
**Hint:** _Reduce the speed to 70% when trying both hands for the first time._
|
||||
|
|
|
|||
|
|
@ -1,6 +1,3 @@
|
|||
This is a simplified version of *Clair De La Lune*
|
||||
that uses only the three notes *C D* and *E* from your right hand.
|
||||
First find *middle C* and always use your *thumb* for this note,
|
||||
then for *D* use your *first finger* and for *E* use *middle finger*.
|
||||
This is a simplified version of **Clair De La Lune** that uses only the three notes **C D** and **E** from your right hand. First find **middle C** and always use your **thumb** for this note, then for **D** use your **first finger** and for **E** use **middle finger**.
|
||||
|
||||
*Hint:* _If you are a complete beginner try the pieces from the *Beginner Course* first._
|
||||
**Hint:** _If you are a complete beginner try the pieces from the **Beginner Course** first._
|
||||
|
|
|
|||
|
|
@ -1,7 +1,3 @@
|
|||
For *Frere Jacques* introduces the use of playing both hands together with a very simple left hand part.
|
||||
First practice the *left hand* and *right hand* parts separately.
|
||||
Then when ready reduce the *speed to 70%* and try *both hands* together.
|
||||
Again start with *both thumbs* on *Middle C*.
|
||||
For **Frere Jacques** introduces the use of playing both hands together with a very simple left hand part. First practice the **left hand** and **right hand** parts separately. Then when ready reduce the **speed to 70%** and try **both hands** together. Again start with **both thumbs** on **Middle C**.
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
*Hint:* _Practice the *left hand* and *right hand* parts separately._
|
||||
**Hint:** _Practice the **left hand** and **right hand** parts separately._
|
||||
|
|
|
|||
|
|
@ -1,9 +1,3 @@
|
|||
*Green Sleeves* introduces the key of *G major* which has *one Sharp - F#*.
|
||||
Normally the sharp symbol is not shown when *F#* is played (but turning on
|
||||
*Courtesy Accidentals* from the Piano Booster setup/preferences menu will show all
|
||||
accidentals in the key signature).
|
||||
The melody is in the right hand with a simple left hand part.
|
||||
**Green Sleeves** introduces the key of **G major** which has **one Sharp - F#**. Normally the sharp symbol is not shown when **F#** is played (but turning on **Courtesy Accidentals** from the Piano Booster setup/preferences menu will show all accidentals in the key signature). The melody is in the right hand with a simple left hand part.
|
||||
|
||||
*Hint:*
|
||||
_You can show *Courtesy Accidentals* from the PianoBooster setup/preferences menu.
|
||||
But remember to *turn them off* when you get more skilled._
|
||||
**Hint:** _You can show **Courtesy Accidentals** from the PianoBooster setup/preferences menu. But remember to **turn them off** when you get more skilled._
|
||||
|
|
|
|||
|
|
@ -1,10 +1,3 @@
|
|||
*Lavender's Blue* is a simple tune in the right hand only that uses
|
||||
the first six notes of the scale of C Major.
|
||||
For the lowest five notes *C D E F * and *G* use
|
||||
all the fingers or your right hand -- one for each note.
|
||||
(With your *thumb* on *C* and your *little finger* on *G*).
|
||||
Then for *A* just stretch your *little finger* to reach that note.
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**Lavender's Blue** is a simple tune in the right hand only that uses the first six notes of the scale of C Major. For the lowest five notes **C D E F** and **G** use all the fingers or your right hand -- one for each note. (With your **thumb** on **C** and your **little finger** on **G**). Then for **A** just stretch your **little finger** to reach that note.
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*Hint:* _To help find the notes ensure "Show Note Names" are turned on from "Setup
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Preferences" menu._
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**Hint:** _To help find the notes ensure "Show Note Names" are turned on from "Setup Preferences" menu._
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*Scarborough Fair* spans a range of eight notes and so you will have to move fingers up the piano.
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Use the fingering that you feel comfortable with but ensure that you *use all your fingers* (of your right hand).
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**Scarborough Fair** spans a range of eight notes and so you will have to move fingers up the piano. Use the fingering that you feel comfortable with but ensure that you **use all your fingers** (of your right hand).
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*Hint:* _Don't think about what fingers to use, just use the fingering that *comes naturally to you*._
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**Hint:** _Don't think about what fingers to use, just use the fingering that **comes naturally to you**._
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For *Skip To My Loo* start with both thumbs on *middle C* and then use one finger for each white note on the piano.
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So for the first two notes which are *E* you should use the *middle finger* of your right hand.
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For **Skip To My Loo** start with both thumbs on **middle C** and then use one finger for each white note on the piano. So for the first two notes which are **E** you should use the **middle finger** of your right hand.
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This piece introduces the use of *both hands* as the melody goes across *middle C*.
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This piece introduces the use of **both hands** as the melody goes across **middle C**.
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*Hint*: _For the notes in the *treble clef* you always use your *right hand*
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and for the *base clef* your *left hand*.
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Make sure you always keep using the correct finger for each note._
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**Hint:** _For the notes in the **treble clef** you always use your **right hand** and for the **base clef** your **left hand**. Make sure you always keep using the correct finger for each note._
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