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<h2>StartWithMiddleC</h2> <h2>StartWithMiddleC</h2>
<p><img src="BeginnerCourse/StartWithMiddleC001.svg" alt="score" title="" /></p> <p><img src="BeginnerCourse/StartWithMiddleC001.svg" alt="score" title="" /></p>
<p>
<b>Start With Middle C</b> is an extremely easy piece. Just find <b>middle C</b> on the piano
and then play that note four times using your <b>thumb</b> on your <b>right hand</b>.
The first half of the piece has <b>middle C</b> in the <b>Treble Clef</b>,
then for the second half of the piece the same <b>middle C</b> note is shown the <b>Bass Clef</b>.
Play this using your <b>thumb</b> on your <b>left hand</b>.
</p>
<p><em>Start With Middle C</em> is an extremely easy piece. Just find <em>middle C</em> on the piano <p><font color="#ff0000"><b>Hint:</b><i>
and then play that note four times using your <em>thumb</em> on your <em>right hand</em>. Try to remember where <b>Middle C</b> is on the piano -- this is the most <b>important note</b>!
The first half of the piece has <em>middle C</em> in the <em>Treble Clef</em>, </i></font></p>
then for the second half of the piece the same <em>middle C</em> note is shown the <em>Bass Clef</em>.
Play this using your <em>thumb</em> on your <em>left hand</em>.</p>
<p>Hint: <em>Try to remember where *Middle C* is on the piano -- this is the most *important note*!</em>
<a href="BeginnerCourse/StartWithMiddleC.mid">midi file</a></p> <a href="BeginnerCourse/StartWithMiddleC.mid">midi file</a></p>
<h2>ChordOfCMajor</h2> <h2>ChordOfCMajor</h2>
<p><img src="BeginnerCourse/ChordOfCMajor001.svg" alt="score" title="" /></p> <p><img src="BeginnerCourse/ChordOfCMajor001.svg" alt="score" title="" /></p>
<p>
The <b>Chord of C Major</b> piece, introduces you to the chord of <b>C Major</b>
which has three notes <b>Middle C</b>, <b>E</b> and <b>G</b>.
</p>
Use your <b>thumb</b> for <b>C</b>, your <b>middle finger</b> for <b>E</b>
and your <b>little finger</b> for <b>G</b>.
<p>The <em>Chord of C Major</em> piece, introduces you to the chord of <em>C Major</em> <p><font color="#ff0000"><b>Hint:</b><i>
which has three notes <em>Middle C</em>, <em>E</em> and <em>G</em>.</p> If you don't know the names of the notes on the score then turn on <b>Show Note Names</b>
from the PianoBooster <b>Setup/Preferences</b> menu.
<p>Use your <em>thumb</em> for <em>C</em>, your <em>middle finger</em> for <em>E</em> </i></font></p>
and your <em>little finger</em> for <em>G</em>.</p>
<p>Hint: <em>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.</em>
<a href="BeginnerCourse/ChordOfCMajor.mid">midi file</a></p> <a href="BeginnerCourse/ChordOfCMajor.mid">midi file</a></p>
<h2>DownAndUp</h2> <h2>UpAndDown</h2>
<p><img src="BeginnerCourse/DownAndUp001.svg" alt="score" title="" /></p> <p><img src="BeginnerCourse/UpAndDown001.svg" alt="score" title="" /></p>
<p>
<b>Up And Down</b> uses all the fingers of your right hand
to play the first five notes of the <b>scale of C major</b>.
</p>
Use your <b>thumb</b> for <b>C</b>, your <b>index finger</b> for <b>D</b>, . . . ,
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.
<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>. <p><font color="#ff0000"><b>Hint:</b><i>
These are the top five notes of the scale of C major. Again try to use all your fingers.</p> If you don't know the notes on the piano then
<b>label the piano keys</b> using the PianoBooster <b>Note Chart</b>.
<p>Use your <em>thumb</em> for <em>C</em>, your <em>index finger</em> for <em>B</em> </i></font></p>
all the way down to your <em>little finger</em> for <em>F</em>.</p> <a href="BeginnerCourse/UpAndDown.mid">midi file</a></p>
<p>Hint: <em>Make sure you use *every finger* on your *left hand* when playing this
piece.</em>
<a href="BeginnerCourse/DownAndUp.mid">midi file</a></p>
<h2>ClairDeLaLune</h2> <h2>ClairDeLaLune</h2>
<p><img src="BeginnerCourse/ClairDeLaLune001.svg" alt="score" title="" /></p> <p><img src="BeginnerCourse/ClairDeLaLune001.svg" alt="score" title="" /></p>
<p>
Now we are ready to play our first tune, this is a simplified version of <b>Clair De La Lune</b>
that uses just three notes <b>C D</b> and <b>E</b> from your right hand.
First find <b>middle C</b> and always use your <b>thumb</b> for this note,
then for <b>D</b> use your <b>first finger</b> and for <b>E</b> use <b>middle finger</b>.
</p>
<p>Now we are ready to play our first tune, this is a simplified version of <em>Clair De La Lune</em> <p><font color="#ff0000"><b>Hint:</b><i>
that uses just three notes <em>C D</em> and <em>E</em> from your right hand. Remember the fingering:
First find <em>middle C</em> and always use your <em>thumb</em> for this note, Use your <b>thumb</b> for <b>middle C</b>, your <b>first finger</b> for <b>D</b>
then for <em>D</em> use your <em>first finger</em> and for <em>E</em> use <em>middle finger</em>.</p> and <b>middle finger</b> for <b>E</b>.
</i></font></p>
<p>Hint: _Remember the fingering: Use your <em>thumb</em> for <em>middle C</em>, your <em>first finger</em> for <em>D</em>
and <em>middle finger</em> for <em>E</em>.
<a href="BeginnerCourse/ClairDeLaLune.mid">midi file</a></p> <a href="BeginnerCourse/ClairDeLaLune.mid">midi file</a></p>
<h2>ChordOfFMajor</h2> <h2>ChordOfFMajor</h2>
<p><img src="BeginnerCourse/ChordOfFMajor001.svg" alt="score" title="" /></p> <p><img src="BeginnerCourse/ChordOfFMajor001.svg" alt="score" title="" /></p>
<p>
<p>Now we are going to play using your <em>left hand</em> the <em>F major chord</em>. Now we are going to play using your <b>left hand</b> the <b>F major chord</b>.
The three notes of a chord are called a triad and this chord has the same shape as the C 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.</p> we played earlier but played on a different part of the piano.
</p>
Use your <b>little finger</b> on the left hand for <b>F</b>, your <b>middle finger</b> for <b>A</b>
and your <b>thumb</b> for <b>C</b>.
<p>Use your <em>little finger</em> on the left hand for <em>F</em>, your <em>middle finger</em> for <em>A</em> <p><font color="#ff0000"><b>Hint:</b><i>
and your <em>thumb</em> for <em>C</em>. If you don't know the names of the notes on the score then turn on <b>Show Note Names</b>
from the PianoBooster <b>Setup/Preferences</b> menu.
</i></font></p>
<a href="BeginnerCourse/ChordOfFMajor.mid">midi file</a></p> <a href="BeginnerCourse/ChordOfFMajor.mid">midi file</a></p>
<h2>UpAndDown</h2> <h2>DownAndUp</h2>
<p><img src="BeginnerCourse/UpAndDown001.svg" alt="score" title="" /></p> <p><img src="BeginnerCourse/DownAndUp001.svg" alt="score" title="" /></p>
<p>
<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>.
These are the top five notes of the scale of C major. Again try to use all your fingers.
</p>
Use your <b>thumb</b> for <b>C</b>, your <b>index finger</b> for <b>B</b>, . . . ,
all the way down to your <b>little finger</b> for <b>F</b>.
<p><em>Up And Down</em> uses all the fingers of your right hand <p><font color="#ff0000"><b>Hint:</b><i>
to play the first five notes of the <em>scale of C major</em>.</p> Make sure you use <b>every finger</b> on your <b>left hand</b> when playing this piece.
</i></font></p>
<p>Use your <em>thumb</em> for <em>C</em>, your <em>index finger</em> for <em>D</em>, _ , <a href="BeginnerCourse/DownAndUp.mid">midi file</a></p>
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>
<p>Hint: <em>If you don't know the notes on the piano then
*label the piano keys* using the PianoBooster *Note Chart*.</em>
<a href="BeginnerCourse/UpAndDown.mid">midi file</a></p>
<h2>Greensleeves</h2>
<p><img src="BoosterMusic/Greensleeves001.svg" alt="score" title="" /></p>
<p><a href="BoosterMusic/Greensleeves.mid">midi file</a></p>
<h2>LavendersBlue</h2>
<p><img src="BoosterMusic/LavendersBlue001.svg" alt="score" title="" /></p>
<p><em>Lavender's Blue</em> 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 <em>C D E F * and *G</em> use
all the fingers or your right hand -- one for each note.
(With your <em>thumb</em> on <em>C</em> and your <em>little finger</em> on <em>G</em>).
Then for <em>A</em> just stretch your <em>little finger</em> to reach that note.</p>
<p>Hint: <em>To help find the notes ensure "Show Note Names" are turned on from "Setup
Preferences" menu.</em>
<a href="BoosterMusic/LavendersBlue.mid">midi file</a></p>
<h2>ScarboroughFair</h2>
<p><img src="BoosterMusic/ScarboroughFair001.svg" alt="score" title="" /></p>
<p><a href="BoosterMusic/ScarboroughFair.mid">midi file</a></p>
<h2>ClairDeLaLune</h2> <h2>ClairDeLaLune</h2>
<p><img src="BoosterMusic/ClairDeLaLune001.svg" alt="score" title="" /></p> <p><img src="BoosterMusic/ClairDeLaLune001.svg" alt="score" title="" /></p>
<p>
This is a simplified version of <b>Clair De La Lune</b>
that uses only the three notes <b>C D</b> and <b>E</b> from your right hand.
First find <b>middle C</b> and always use your <b>thumb</b> for this note,
then for <b>D</b> use your <b>first finger</b> and for <b>E</b> use <b>middle finger</b>.
</p>
<p>This is a simplified version of <em>Clair De La Lune</em> <p><font color="#ff0000"><b>Hint:</b><i>
that uses only the three notes <em>C D</em> and <em>E</em> from your right hand. If you are a complete beginner try the pieces from the <b>Beginner Course</b> first.
First find <em>middle C</em> and always use your <em>thumb</em> for this note, </i></font></p>
then for <em>D</em> use your <em>first finger</em> and for <em>E</em> and <em>middle finger</em>.</p>
<p>Hint: <em>If you are a complete beginner try the pieces from the *Beginner Course* first.</em>
<a href="BoosterMusic/ClairDeLaLune.mid">midi file</a></p> <a href="BoosterMusic/ClairDeLaLune.mid">midi file</a></p>
<h2>LavendersBlue</h2>
<p><img src="BoosterMusic/LavendersBlue001.svg" alt="score" title="" /></p>
<p>
<b>Lavender's Blue</b> 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 <b>C D E F </b> and <b>G</b> use
all the fingers or your right hand -- one for each note.
(With your <b>thumb</b> on <b>C</b> and your <b>little finger</b> on <b>G</b>).
Then for <b>A</b> just stretch your <b>little finger</b> to reach that note.
</p>
<p><font color="#ff0000"><b>Hint:</b><i>
To help find the notes ensure "Show Note Names" are turned on from "Setup Preferences" menu.
</i></font></p>
<a href="BoosterMusic/LavendersBlue.mid">midi file</a></p>
<h2>SkipToMyLoo</h2> <h2>SkipToMyLoo</h2>
<p><img src="BoosterMusic/SkipToMyLoo001.svg" alt="score" title="" /></p> <p><img src="BoosterMusic/SkipToMyLoo001.svg" alt="score" title="" /></p>
<p>
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.
So for the first two notes which are <b>E</b> you should use the <b>middle finger</b> of your right hand.
</p>
<p>
This piece introduces the use of <b>both hands</b> as the melody goes across <b>middle C</b>.
</p>
<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. <p><font color="#ff0000"><b>Hint:</b><i>
So for the first two notes which are <em>E</em> you should use the <em>middle finger</em> of your right hand.</p> For the notes in the <b>treble clef</b> you always use your <b>right hand</b>
and for the <b>base clef</b> your <b>left hand</b>.
<p>This piece introduces the use of <em>both hands</em> as the melody goes across <em>middle C</em>.</p> Make sure you always keep using the correct finger for each note.
</i></font></p>
<p>Hint: <em>For the notes in the *treble clef* you always use your *right hand*
and for the *base clef* your *left hand*.</em></p>
<p><em>Make sure you always keep using the correct finger for each note.</em>
<a href="BoosterMusic/SkipToMyLoo.mid">midi file</a></p> <a href="BoosterMusic/SkipToMyLoo.mid">midi file</a></p>
<h2>FrereJacques</h2> <h2>FrereJacques</h2>
<p><img src="BoosterMusic/FrereJacques001.svg" alt="score" title="" /></p> <p><img src="BoosterMusic/FrereJacques001.svg" alt="score" title="" /></p>
<p>
For <b>Frere Jacques</b> introduces the use of playing both hands together with a very simple left hand part.
First practice the <b>left hand</b> and <b>right hand</b> parts separately.
Then when ready reduce the <b>speed to 70%</b> and try <b>both hands</b> together.
Again start with <b>both thumbs</b> on <b>Middle C</b>.
</p>
<p><font color="#ff0000"><b>Hint:</b><i>
Practice the <b>left hand</b> and <b>right hand</b> parts separately.
</i></font></p>
<p><a href="BoosterMusic/FrereJacques.mid">midi file</a></p> <p><a href="BoosterMusic/FrereJacques.mid">midi file</a></p>
<h2>ScarboroughFair</h2>
<p><img src="BoosterMusic/ScarboroughFair001.svg" alt="score" title="" /></p>
<p>
<b>Scarborough Fair</b> 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 <b>use all your fingers</b> (of your right hand).
</p>
<p><font color="#ff0000"><b>Hint:</b><i>
Don't think about what fingers to use, just use the fingering that <b>comes naturally to you</b>.
</i></font></p>
<p><a href="BoosterMusic/ScarboroughFair.mid">midi file</a></p>
<h2>Greensleeves</h2>
<p><img src="BoosterMusic/Greensleeves001.svg" alt="score" title="" /></p>
<p>
<b>Green Sleeves</b> introduces the key of <b>G major</b> which has <b>one Sharp - F#</b>.
Normally the sharp symbol is not shown when <b>F#</b> is played (but turning on
<b>Courtesy Accidentals</b> 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.
</p>
<p><font color="#ff0000"><b>Hint:</b><i>
You can show <b>Courtesy Accidentals</b> from the PianoBooster setup/preferences menu.
But remember to <b>turn them off</b> when you get more skilled.
</i></font></p>
<p><a href="BoosterMusic/Greensleeves.mid">midi file</a></p>
<h2>AmazingGraceMid</h2> <h2>AmazingGraceMid</h2>
<p><img src="BoosterMusic/AmazingGraceMid001.svg" alt="score" title="" /></p> <p><img src="BoosterMusic/AmazingGraceMid001.svg" alt="score" title="" /></p>
<p>
<b>Amazing Grace</b> introduces the key of <b>F major</b> which has a <b>single Flat - Bb</b>.
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.
</p>
<p><a href="BoosterMusic/AmazingGraceMid.mid">midi file</a> <p><font color="#ff0000"><b>Hint:</b><i>
<br><br> Reduce the speed to 70% when trying both hands for the first time.
</i></font></p>
<p><a href="BoosterMusic/AmazingGraceMid.mid">midi file</a></p>
<p>
All the music on this page is available <a href="https://github.com/captnfab/PianoBooster/raw/master/music/BoosterMusicBooks.zip">here</a>. All the music on this page is available <a href="https://github.com/captnfab/PianoBooster/raw/master/music/BoosterMusicBooks.zip">here</a>.
This free sheet music can be used for beginner piano lessons with <em>PianoBooster</em>.</p> This free sheet music can be used for beginner piano lessons with <em>PianoBooster</em>.</p>

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# Piano Booster Music # Piano Booster Music
These pieces of music have been created to work with *PianoBooster* and 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).
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). _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).
*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)]("http://www.mellowood.ca/mma/).
## StartWithMiddleC ## StartWithMiddleC
![score](BeginnerCourse/StartWithMiddleC001.svg) ![score](BeginnerCourse/StartWithMiddleC001.svg)
*Start With Middle C* is an extremely easy piece. Just find *middle C* on the piano **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**.
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*, **Hint:** _Try to remember where **Middle C** is on the piano -- this is the most **important note**!_
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*!_
[midi file](BeginnerCourse/StartWithMiddleC.mid) [midi file](BeginnerCourse/StartWithMiddleC.mid)
## ChordOfCMajor ## ChordOfCMajor
![score](BeginnerCourse/ChordOfCMajor001.svg) ![score](BeginnerCourse/ChordOfCMajor001.svg)
The *Chord of C Major* piece, introduces you to the chord of *C Major* The **Chord of C Major** piece, introduces you to the chord of **C Major** which has three notes **Middle C**, **E** and **G**.
which has three notes *Middle C*, *E* and *G*.
Use your *thumb* for *C*, your *middle finger* for *E* Use your **thumb** for **C**, your **middle finger** for **E** and your **little finger** for **G**.
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) [midi file](BeginnerCourse/ChordOfCMajor.mid)
## DownAndUp
![score](BeginnerCourse/DownAndUp001.svg)
*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
![score](BeginnerCourse/ClairDeLaLune001.svg)
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
![score](BeginnerCourse/ChordOfFMajor001.svg)
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)
## UpAndDown ## UpAndDown
![score](BeginnerCourse/UpAndDown001.svg) ![score](BeginnerCourse/UpAndDown001.svg)
*Up And Down* uses all the fingers of your right hand **Up And Down** uses all the fingers of your right hand to play the first five notes of the **scale of C major**.
to play the first five notes of the *scale of C major*.
Use your *thumb* for *C*, your *index finger* for *D*, _ , 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.
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) [midi file](BeginnerCourse/UpAndDown.mid)
## Greensleeves
![score](BoosterMusic/Greensleeves001.svg)
[midi file](BoosterMusic/Greensleeves.mid)
## LavendersBlue
![score](BoosterMusic/LavendersBlue001.svg)
*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
![score](BoosterMusic/ScarboroughFair001.svg)
[midi file](BoosterMusic/ScarboroughFair.mid)
## ClairDeLaLune ## ClairDeLaLune
![score](BeginnerCourse/ClairDeLaLune001.svg)
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
![score](BeginnerCourse/ChordOfFMajor001.svg)
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
![score](BeginnerCourse/DownAndUp001.svg)
**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
![score](BoosterMusic/ClairDeLaLune001.svg) ![score](BoosterMusic/ClairDeLaLune001.svg)
This is a simplified version of *Clair De La Lune* 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**.
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, **Hint:** _If you are a complete beginner try the pieces from the **Beginner Course** first._
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._
[midi file](BoosterMusic/ClairDeLaLune.mid) [midi file](BoosterMusic/ClairDeLaLune.mid)
## LavendersBlue
![score](BoosterMusic/LavendersBlue001.svg)
**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 ## SkipToMyLoo
![score](BoosterMusic/SkipToMyLoo001.svg) ![score](BoosterMusic/SkipToMyLoo001.svg)
For *Skip To My Loo* start with both thumbs on *middle C* and then use one finger for each white note on the piano. 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.
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* **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._
and for the *base clef* your *left hand*._
_Make sure you always keep using the correct finger for each note._
[midi file](BoosterMusic/SkipToMyLoo.mid) [midi file](BoosterMusic/SkipToMyLoo.mid)
## FrereJacques ## FrereJacques
![score](BoosterMusic/FrereJacques001.svg) ![score](BoosterMusic/FrereJacques001.svg)
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) [midi file](BoosterMusic/FrereJacques.mid)
## ScarboroughFair
![score](BoosterMusic/ScarboroughFair001.svg)
**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
![score](BoosterMusic/Greensleeves001.svg)
**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 ## AmazingGraceMid
![score](BoosterMusic/AmazingGraceMid001.svg) ![score](BoosterMusic/AmazingGraceMid001.svg)
**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) [midi file](BoosterMusic/AmazingGraceMid.mid)
All the music on this page is available [here](https://github.com/captnfab/PianoBooster/raw/master/music/BoosterMusicBooks.zip). 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_.
This free sheet music can be used for beginner piano lessons with *PianoBooster*.

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The *Chord of C Major* piece, introduces you to the chord of *C Major* The **Chord of C Major** piece, introduces you to the chord of **C Major** which has three notes **Middle C**, **E** and **G**.
which has three notes *Middle C*, *E* and *G*.
Use your *thumb* for *C*, your *middle finger* for *E* Use your **thumb** for **C**, your **middle finger** for **E** and your **little finger** for **G**.
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* **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._
from the PianoBooster *Setup/Preferences* menu._

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Now we are going to play using your *left hand* the *F major chord*. 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.
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* Use your **little finger** on the left hand for **F**, your **middle finger** for **A** and your **thumb** for **C**.
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._

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Now we are ready to play our first tune, this is a simplified version of *Clair De La Lune* 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**.
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*._

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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*. **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.
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*, . . . , Use your **thumb** for **C**, your **index finger** for **B**, . . . , all the way down to your **little finger** for **F**.
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
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*Start With Middle C* is an extremely easy piece. Just find *middle C* on the piano **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**.
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**!_

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*Up And Down* uses all the fingers of your right hand **Up And Down** uses all the fingers of your right hand to play the first five notes of the **scale of C major**.
to play the first five notes of the *scale of C major*.
Use your *thumb* for *C*, your *index finger* for *D*, . . . , 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.
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*._

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*Amazing Grace* introduces the key of *F major* which has a *single Flat - Bb*. **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.
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._

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This is a simplified version of *Clair De La Lune* 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**.
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._

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For *Frere Jacques* introduces the use of playing both hands together with a very simple left hand part. 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**.
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._

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*Green Sleeves* introduces the key of *G major* which has *one Sharp - F#*. **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.
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:* **Hint:** _You can show **Courtesy Accidentals** from the PianoBooster setup/preferences menu. But remember to **turn them off** when you get more skilled._
_You can show *Courtesy Accidentals* from the PianoBooster setup/preferences menu.
But remember to *turn them off* when you get more skilled._

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*Lavender's Blue* is a simple tune in the right hand only that uses **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.
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._
*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. **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).
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*._ **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. 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.
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* **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._
and for the *base clef* your *left hand*.
Make sure you always keep using the correct finger for each note._