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The piano parts for were created using the <a href="http://abcplus.sourceforge.net/">ABC Plus music</a> system.
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The piano parts for were created using the <a href="http://abcplus.sourceforge.net/">ABC Plus music</a> system.
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and the accompaniment was created with the <a href="%22http://www.mellowood.ca/mma/">Musical MIDI Accompaniment (MMA)</a>.</p>
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and the accompaniment was created with the <a href="%22http://www.mellowood.ca/mma/">Musical MIDI Accompaniment (MMA)</a>.</p>
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<h2>StartWithMiddleC</h2>
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<h2>01-StartWithMiddleC</h2>
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<p><img src="BeginnerCourse/StartWithMiddleC001.svg" alt="score" /></p>
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<p><img src="BeginnerCourse/01-StartWithMiddleC001.svg" alt="score" /></p>
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<p><strong>Start With Middle C</strong> is an extremely easy piece. Just find <strong>middle C</strong> on the piano and then play that note four times using your <strong>thumb</strong> on your <strong>right hand</strong>. The first half of the piece has <strong>middle C</strong> in the <strong>Treble Clef</strong>, then for the second half of the piece the same <strong>middle C</strong> note is shown the <strong>Bass Clef</strong>. Play this using your <strong>thumb</strong> on your <strong>left hand</strong>.</p>
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<p><strong>Start With Middle C</strong> is an extremely easy piece. Just find <strong>middle C</strong> on the piano and then play that note four times using your <strong>thumb</strong> on your <strong>right hand</strong>. The first half of the piece has <strong>middle C</strong> in the <strong>Treble Clef</strong>, then for the second half of the piece the same <strong>middle C</strong> note is shown the <strong>Bass Clef</strong>. Play this using your <strong>thumb</strong> on your <strong>left hand</strong>.</p>
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<p><strong>Hint:</strong> <em>Try to remember where <strong>Middle C</strong> is on the piano – this is the most <strong>important note</strong>!</em></p>
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<p><strong>Hint:</strong> <em>Try to remember where <strong>Middle C</strong> is on the piano - this is the most <strong>important note</strong>!</em></p>
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<p><a href="BeginnerCourse/StartWithMiddleC.mid">midi file</a></p>
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<p><a href="BeginnerCourse/01-StartWithMiddleC.mid">midi file</a></p>
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<h2>ChordOfCMajor</h2>
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<h2>03-UpAndDown</h2>
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<p><img src="BeginnerCourse/ChordOfCMajor001.svg" alt="score" /></p>
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<p><img src="BeginnerCourse/03-UpAndDown001.svg" alt="score" /></p>
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<p>The <strong>Chord of C Major</strong> piece, introduces you to the chord of <strong>C Major</strong> which has three notes <strong>Middle C</strong>, <strong>E</strong> and <strong>G</strong>.</p>
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<p>Use your <strong>thumb</strong> for <strong>C</strong>, your <strong>middle finger</strong> for <strong>E</strong> and your <strong>little finger</strong> for <strong>G</strong>.</p>
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<p><strong>Hint:</strong> <em>If you don’t know the names of the notes on the score then turn on <strong>Show Note Names</strong> from the PianoBooster <strong>Setup/Preferences</strong> menu.</em></p>
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<p><a href="BeginnerCourse/ChordOfCMajor.mid">midi file</a></p>
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<h2>DownAndUp</h2>
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<p><img src="BeginnerCourse/DownAndUp001.svg" alt="score" /></p>
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<p><strong>Down And Up</strong> is mirror version of the Up And Down piece we played earlier but this version uses your <strong>left hand</strong>. 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 <strong>thumb</strong> for <strong>C</strong>, your <strong>index finger</strong> for <strong>B</strong>, … , all the way down to your <strong>little finger</strong> for <strong>F</strong>.</p>
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<p><strong>Hint:</strong> <em>Make sure you use <strong>every finger</strong> on your <strong>left hand</strong> when playing this piece.</em></p>
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<p><a href="BeginnerCourse/DownAndUp.mid">midi file</a></p>
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<h2>ClairDeLaLune</h2>
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<p><img src="BeginnerCourse/ClairDeLaLune001.svg" alt="score" /></p>
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<p>Now we are ready to play our first tune, this is a simplified version of <strong>Clair De La Lune</strong> that uses just three notes <strong>C D</strong> and <strong>E</strong> from your right hand. First find <strong>middle C</strong> and always use your <strong>thumb</strong> for this note, then for <strong>D</strong> use your <strong>first finger</strong> and for <strong>E</strong> use <strong>middle finger</strong>.</p>
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<p><strong>Hint:</strong> <em>Remember the fingering: Use your <strong>thumb</strong> for <strong>middle C</strong>, your <strong>first finger</strong> for <strong>D</strong> and <strong>middle finger</strong> for <strong>E</strong>.</em></p>
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<p><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" /></p>
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<p>Now we are going to play using your <strong>left hand</strong> the <strong>F major chord</strong>. 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>
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<p>Use your <strong>little finger</strong> on the left hand for <strong>F</strong>, your <strong>middle finger</strong> for <strong>A</strong> and your <strong>thumb</strong> for <strong>C</strong>.</p>
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<p><strong>Hint:</strong> <em>If you don’t know the names of the notes on the score then turn on <strong>Show Note Names</strong> from the PianoBooster <strong>Setup/Preferences</strong> menu.</em></p>
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<p><a href="BeginnerCourse/ChordOfFMajor.mid">midi file</a></p>
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<h2>UpAndDown</h2>
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<p><img src="BeginnerCourse/UpAndDown001.svg" alt="score" /></p>
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<p><strong>Up And Down</strong> uses all the fingers of your right hand to play the first five notes of the <strong>scale of C major</strong>.</p>
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<p><strong>Up And Down</strong> uses all the fingers of your right hand to play the first five notes of the <strong>scale of C major</strong>.</p>
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<p><strong>Hint:</strong> <em>If you don’t know the notes on the piano then <strong>label the piano keys</strong> using the PianoBooster <strong>Note Chart</strong>.</em></p>
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<p><strong>Hint:</strong> <em>If you don’t know the notes on the piano then <strong>label the piano keys</strong> using the PianoBooster <strong>Note Chart</strong>.</em></p>
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<p><a href="BeginnerCourse/UpAndDown.mid">midi file</a></p>
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<p><a href="BeginnerCourse/03-UpAndDown.mid">midi file</a></p>
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<h2>AmazingGrace</h2>
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<h2>06-DownAndUp</h2>
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<p><img src="BoosterMusic/AmazingGrace001.svg" alt="score" /></p>
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<p><img src="BeginnerCourse/06-DownAndUp001.svg" alt="score" /></p>
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<p><strong>Amazing Grace</strong> introduces the key of <strong>F major</strong> which has a <strong>single Flat - Bb</strong>. 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>
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<p><strong>Down And Up</strong> is mirror version of the Up And Down piece we played earlier but this version uses your <strong>left hand</strong>. 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><strong>Hint:</strong> <em>Reduce the speed to 70% when trying both hands for the first time.</em></p>
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<p>Use your <strong>thumb</strong> for <strong>C</strong>, your <strong>index finger</strong> for <strong>B</strong>, … , all the way down to your <strong>little finger</strong> for <strong>F</strong>.</p>
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<p><a href="BoosterMusic/AmazingGrace.mid">midi file</a></p>
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<p><strong>Hint:</strong> <em>Make sure you use <strong>every finger</strong> on your <strong>left hand</strong> when playing this piece.</em></p>
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<h2>Greensleeves</h2>
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<p><a href="BeginnerCourse/06-DownAndUp.mid">midi file</a></p>
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<p><img src="BoosterMusic/Greensleeves001.svg" alt="score" /></p>
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<h2>04-ClairDeLaLune</h2>
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<p><strong>Green Sleeves</strong> introduces the key of <strong>G major</strong> which has <strong>one Sharp - F#</strong>. Normally the sharp symbol is not shown when <strong>F#</strong> is played (but turning on <strong>Courtesy Accidentals</strong> 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>
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<p><img src="BeginnerCourse/04-ClairDeLaLune001.svg" alt="score" /></p>
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<p><strong>Hint:</strong> <em>You can show <strong>Courtesy Accidentals</strong> from the PianoBooster setup/preferences menu. But remember to <strong>turn them off</strong> when you get more skilled.</em></p>
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<p>Now we are ready to play our first tune, this is a simplified version of <strong>Clair De La Lune</strong> that uses just three notes <strong>C D</strong> and <strong>E</strong> from your right hand. First find <strong>middle C</strong> and always use your <strong>thumb</strong> for this note, then for <strong>D</strong> use your <strong>first finger</strong> and for <strong>E</strong> use <strong>middle finger</strong>.</p>
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<p><a href="BoosterMusic/Greensleeves.mid">midi file</a></p>
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<p><strong>Hint:</strong> <em>Remember the fingering: Use your <strong>thumb</strong> for <strong>middle C</strong>, your <strong>first finger</strong> for <strong>D</strong> and <strong>middle finger</strong> for <strong>E</strong>.</em></p>
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<h2>LavendersBlue</h2>
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<p><a href="BeginnerCourse/04-ClairDeLaLune.mid">midi file</a></p>
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<p><img src="BoosterMusic/LavendersBlue001.svg" alt="score" /></p>
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<h2>05-ChordOfFMajor</h2>
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<p><strong>Lavender’s Blue</strong> 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 <strong>C D E F</strong> and <strong>G</strong> use all the fingers or your right hand – one for each note. (With your <strong>thumb</strong> on <strong>C</strong> and your <strong>little finger</strong> on <strong>G</strong>). Then for <strong>A</strong> just stretch your <strong>little finger</strong> to reach that note.</p>
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<p><img src="BeginnerCourse/05-ChordOfFMajor001.svg" alt="score" /></p>
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<p><strong>Hint:</strong> <em>To help find the notes ensure “Show Note Names” are turned on from “Setup Preferences” menu.</em></p>
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<p>Now we are going to play using your <strong>left hand</strong> the <strong>F major chord</strong>. 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>
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<p><a href="BoosterMusic/LavendersBlue.mid">midi file</a></p>
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<p>Use your <strong>little finger</strong> on the left hand for <strong>F</strong>, your <strong>middle finger</strong> for <strong>A</strong> and your <strong>thumb</strong> for <strong>C</strong>.</p>
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<h2>ScarboroughFair</h2>
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<p><strong>Hint:</strong> <em>If you don’t know the names of the notes on the score then turn on <strong>Show Note Names</strong> from the PianoBooster <strong>Setup/Preferences</strong> menu.</em></p>
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<p><img src="BoosterMusic/ScarboroughFair001.svg" alt="score" /></p>
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<p><a href="BeginnerCourse/05-ChordOfFMajor.mid">midi file</a></p>
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<p><strong>Scarborough Fair</strong> 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 <strong>use all your fingers</strong> (of your right hand).</p>
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<h2>02-ChordOfCMajor</h2>
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<p><strong>Hint:</strong> <em>Don’t think about what fingers to use, just use the fingering that <strong>comes naturally to you</strong>.</em></p>
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<p><img src="BeginnerCourse/02-ChordOfCMajor001.svg" alt="score" /></p>
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<p><a href="BoosterMusic/ScarboroughFair.mid">midi file</a></p>
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<p>The <strong>Chord of C Major</strong> piece, introduces you to the chord of <strong>C Major</strong> which has three notes <strong>Middle C</strong>, <strong>E</strong> and <strong>G</strong>.</p>
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<h2>ClairDeLaLune</h2>
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<p>Use your <strong>thumb</strong> for <strong>C</strong>, your <strong>middle finger</strong> for <strong>E</strong> and your <strong>little finger</strong> for <strong>G</strong>.</p>
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<p><img src="BoosterMusic/ClairDeLaLune001.svg" alt="score" /></p>
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<p><strong>Hint:</strong> <em>If you don’t know the names of the notes on the score then turn on <strong>Show Note Names</strong> from the PianoBooster <strong>Setup/Preferences</strong> menu.</em></p>
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<h2>01-ClairDeLaLune</h2>
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<p>This is a simplified version of <strong>Clair De La Lune</strong> that uses only the three notes <strong>C D</strong> and <strong>E</strong> from your right hand. First find <strong>middle C</strong> and always use your <strong>thumb</strong> for this note, then for <strong>D</strong> use your <strong>first finger</strong> and for <strong>E</strong> use <strong>middle finger</strong>.</p>
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<p>This is a simplified version of <strong>Clair De La Lune</strong> that uses only the three notes <strong>C D</strong> and <strong>E</strong> from your right hand. First find <strong>middle C</strong> and always use your <strong>thumb</strong> for this note, then for <strong>D</strong> use your <strong>first finger</strong> and for <strong>E</strong> use <strong>middle finger</strong>.</p>
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<p><strong>Hint:</strong> <em>If you are a complete beginner try the pieces from the <strong>Beginner Course</strong> first.</em></p>
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<p><strong>Hint:</strong> <em>If you are a complete beginner try the pieces from the <strong>Beginner Course</strong> first.</em></p>
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<p><a href="BoosterMusic/ClairDeLaLune.mid">midi file</a></p>
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<h2>SkipToMyLoo</h2>
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<h2>04-FrereJacques</h2>
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<p><img src="BoosterMusic/SkipToMyLoo001.svg" alt="score" /></p>
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<p><img src="BoosterMusic/04-FrereJacques001.svg" alt="score" /></p>
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<p>For <strong>Frere Jacques</strong> introduces the use of playing both hands together with a very simple left hand part. First practice the <strong>left hand</strong> and <strong>right hand</strong> parts separately. Then when ready reduce the <strong>speed to 70%</strong> and try <strong>both hands</strong> together. Again start with <strong>both thumbs</strong> on <strong>Middle C</strong>.</p>
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<h2>07-AmazingGrace</h2>
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<p><strong>Amazing Grace</strong> introduces the key of <strong>F major</strong> which has a <strong>single Flat - Bb</strong>. 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>
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<h2>06-Greensleeves</h2>
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<p><strong>Green Sleeves</strong> introduces the key of <strong>G major</strong> which has <strong>one Sharp - F#</strong>. Normally the sharp symbol is not shown when <strong>F#</strong> is played (but turning on <strong>Courtesy Accidentals</strong> 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>
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<h2>05-ScarboroughFair</h2>
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<p><strong>Scarborough Fair</strong> 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 <strong>use all your fingers</strong> (of your right hand).</p>
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<h2>03-SkipToMyLoo</h2>
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<p>For <strong>Skip To My Loo</strong> start with both thumbs on <strong>middle C</strong> and then use one finger for each white note on the piano. So for the first two notes which are <strong>E</strong> you should use the <strong>middle finger</strong> of your right hand.</p>
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<p>For <strong>Skip To My Loo</strong> start with both thumbs on <strong>middle C</strong> and then use one finger for each white note on the piano. So for the first two notes which are <strong>E</strong> you should use the <strong>middle finger</strong> of your right hand.</p>
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<p><strong>Hint:</strong> <em>For the notes in the <strong>treble clef</strong> you always use your <strong>right hand</strong> and for the <strong>base clef</strong> your <strong>left hand</strong>. Make sure you always keep using the correct finger for each note.</em></p>
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<p><strong>Hint:</strong> <em>For the notes in the <strong>treble clef</strong> you always use your <strong>right hand</strong> and for the <strong>base clef</strong> your <strong>left hand</strong>. Make sure you always keep using the correct finger for each note.</em></p>
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<p><a href="BoosterMusic/SkipToMyLoo.mid">midi file</a></p>
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<h2>FrereJacques</h2>
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<h2>02-LavendersBlue</h2>
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<p><img src="BoosterMusic/FrereJacques001.svg" alt="score" /></p>
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<p><img src="BoosterMusic/02-LavendersBlue001.svg" alt="score" /></p>
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<p>For <strong>Frere Jacques</strong> introduces the use of playing both hands together with a very simple left hand part. First practice the <strong>left hand</strong> and <strong>right hand</strong> parts separately. Then when ready reduce the <strong>speed to 70%</strong> and try <strong>both hands</strong> together. Again start with <strong>both thumbs</strong> on <strong>Middle C</strong>.</p>
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<p><strong>Lavender’s Blue</strong> 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 <strong>C D E F</strong> and <strong>G</strong> use all the fingers or your right hand - one for each note. (With your <strong>thumb</strong> on <strong>C</strong> and your <strong>little finger</strong> on <strong>G</strong>). Then for <strong>A</strong> just stretch your <strong>little finger</strong> to reach that note.</p>
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<p><strong>Hint:</strong> <em>Practice the <strong>left hand</strong> and <strong>right hand</strong> parts separately.</em></p>
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<p><strong>Hint:</strong> <em>To help find the notes ensure “Show Note Names” are turned on from “Setup Preferences” menu.</em></p>
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<p><a href="BoosterMusic/FrereJacques.mid">midi file</a></p>
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<p><a href="BoosterMusic/02-LavendersBlue.mid">midi file</a></p>
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<p>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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<p>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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This free sheet music can be used for beginner piano lessons with <em>PianoBooster</em>.</p>
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The piano parts for were created using the [ABC Plus music](http://abcplus.sourceforge.net/) system.
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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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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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## 01-StartWithMiddleC
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![score](BeginnerCourse/StartWithMiddleC001.svg)
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![score](BeginnerCourse/01-StartWithMiddleC001.svg)
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**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**.
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**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**.
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**Hint:** _Try to remember where **Middle C** is on the piano -- this is the most **important note**!_
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**Hint:** _Try to remember where **Middle C** is on the piano - this is the most **important note**!_
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[midi file](BeginnerCourse/StartWithMiddleC.mid)
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[midi file](BeginnerCourse/01-StartWithMiddleC.mid)
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## ChordOfCMajor
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## 03-UpAndDown
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![score](BeginnerCourse/ChordOfCMajor001.svg)
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![score](BeginnerCourse/03-UpAndDown001.svg)
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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**.
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Use your **thumb** for **C**, your **middle finger** for **E** and your **little finger** for **G**.
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**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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[midi file](BeginnerCourse/ChordOfCMajor.mid)
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## DownAndUp
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![score](BeginnerCourse/DownAndUp001.svg)
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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**. These are the top five notes of the scale of C major. Again try to use all your fingers.
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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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![score](BeginnerCourse/ClairDeLaLune001.svg)
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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**.
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**Hint:** _Remember the fingering: Use your **thumb** for **middle C**, your **first finger** for **D** and **middle finger** for **E**._
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[midi file](BeginnerCourse/ClairDeLaLune.mid)
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## ChordOfFMajor
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![score](BeginnerCourse/ChordOfFMajor001.svg)
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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.
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Use your **little finger** on the left hand for **F**, your **middle finger** for **A** and your **thumb** for **C**.
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**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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[midi file](BeginnerCourse/ChordOfFMajor.mid)
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## UpAndDown
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![score](BeginnerCourse/UpAndDown001.svg)
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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**.
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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**.
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**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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**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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[midi file](BeginnerCourse/UpAndDown.mid)
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[midi file](BeginnerCourse/03-UpAndDown.mid)
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## AmazingGrace
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## 06-DownAndUp
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![score](BoosterMusic/AmazingGrace001.svg)
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![score](BeginnerCourse/06-DownAndUp001.svg)
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**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.
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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**. These are the top five notes of the scale of C major. Again try to use all your fingers.
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**Hint:** _Reduce the speed to 70% when trying both hands for the first time._
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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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[midi file](BoosterMusic/AmazingGrace.mid)
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**Hint:** _Make sure you use **every finger** on your **left hand** when playing this piece._
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## Greensleeves
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[midi file](BeginnerCourse/06-DownAndUp.mid)
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![score](BoosterMusic/Greensleeves001.svg)
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## 04-ClairDeLaLune
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**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.
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![score](BeginnerCourse/04-ClairDeLaLune001.svg)
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**Hint:** _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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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**.
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[midi file](BoosterMusic/Greensleeves.mid)
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**Hint:** _Remember the fingering: Use your **thumb** for **middle C**, your **first finger** for **D** and **middle finger** for **E**._
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## LavendersBlue
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[midi file](BeginnerCourse/04-ClairDeLaLune.mid)
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![score](BoosterMusic/LavendersBlue001.svg)
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## 05-ChordOfFMajor
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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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![score](BeginnerCourse/05-ChordOfFMajor001.svg)
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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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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.
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[midi file](BoosterMusic/LavendersBlue.mid)
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Use your **little finger** on the left hand for **F**, your **middle finger** for **A** and your **thumb** for **C**.
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## ScarboroughFair
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**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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![score](BoosterMusic/ScarboroughFair001.svg)
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[midi file](BeginnerCourse/05-ChordOfFMajor.mid)
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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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## 02-ChordOfCMajor
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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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![score](BeginnerCourse/02-ChordOfCMajor001.svg)
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[midi file](BoosterMusic/ScarboroughFair.mid)
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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**.
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## ClairDeLaLune
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Use your **thumb** for **C**, your **middle finger** for **E** and your **little finger** for **G**.
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![score](BoosterMusic/ClairDeLaLune001.svg)
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**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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[midi file](BeginnerCourse/02-ChordOfCMajor.mid)
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## 01-ClairDeLaLune
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![score](BoosterMusic/01-ClairDeLaLune001.svg)
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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**.
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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**.
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**Hint:** _If you are a complete beginner try the pieces from the **Beginner Course** first._
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**Hint:** _If you are a complete beginner try the pieces from the **Beginner Course** first._
|
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[midi file](BoosterMusic/ClairDeLaLune.mid)
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[midi file](BoosterMusic/01-ClairDeLaLune.mid)
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## SkipToMyLoo
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## 04-FrereJacques
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![score](BoosterMusic/SkipToMyLoo001.svg)
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![score](BoosterMusic/04-FrereJacques001.svg)
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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**.
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|
**Hint:** _Practice the **left hand** and **right hand** parts separately._
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[midi file](BoosterMusic/04-FrereJacques.mid)
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## 07-AmazingGrace
|
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|
![score](BoosterMusic/07-AmazingGrace001.svg)
|
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|
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|
**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.
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||||||
|
**Hint:** _Reduce the speed to 70% when trying both hands for the first time._
|
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[midi file](BoosterMusic/07-AmazingGrace.mid)
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## 06-Greensleeves
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![score](BoosterMusic/06-Greensleeves001.svg)
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**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.
|
||||||
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|
||||||
|
**Hint:** _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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[midi file](BoosterMusic/06-Greensleeves.mid)
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## 05-ScarboroughFair
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![score](BoosterMusic/05-ScarboroughFair001.svg)
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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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|
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[midi file](BoosterMusic/05-ScarboroughFair.mid)
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## 03-SkipToMyLoo
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![score](BoosterMusic/03-SkipToMyLoo001.svg)
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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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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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@ -137,17 +137,17 @@ This piece introduces the use of **both hands** as the melody goes across **midd
|
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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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**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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[midi file](BoosterMusic/SkipToMyLoo.mid)
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[midi file](BoosterMusic/03-SkipToMyLoo.mid)
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## FrereJacques
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## 02-LavendersBlue
|
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|
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![score](BoosterMusic/FrereJacques001.svg)
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![score](BoosterMusic/02-LavendersBlue001.svg)
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||||||
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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**.
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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.
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
**Hint:** _Practice the **left hand** and **right hand** parts separately._
|
**Hint:** _To help find the notes ensure "Show Note Names" are turned on from "Setup Preferences" menu._
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
[midi file](BoosterMusic/FrereJacques.mid)
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[midi file](BoosterMusic/02-LavendersBlue.mid)
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||||||
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|
||||||
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_.
|
||||||
|
|
|
@ -1,3 +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**.
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**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**.
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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**!_
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**Hint:** _Try to remember where **Middle C** is on the piano - this is the most **important note**!_
|
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@ -1,3 +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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||||||
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|
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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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**Hint:** _To help find the notes ensure "Show Note Names" are turned on from "Setup Preferences" menu._
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36
tools/make_music.sh
Executable file
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@ -0,0 +1,36 @@
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#/bin/sh
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<source><body bgcolor=#FFFFC0><p>The <strong>Chord of C Major</strong> piece, introduces you to the chord of <strong>C Major</strong> which has three notes <strong>Middle C</strong>, <strong>E</strong> and <strong>G</strong>.</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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<font color="#ff0000"><p><b>Hint:</strong> <em>If you don’t know the names of the notes on the score then turn on <strong>Show Note Names</strong> from the PianoBooster <strong>Setup/Preferences</strong> menu.</em></p></font></body></source>
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<source><body bgcolor=#FFFFC0><p><strong>Start With Middle C</strong> is an extremely easy piece. Just find <strong>middle C</strong> on the piano and then play that note four times using your <strong>thumb</strong> on your <strong>right hand</strong>. The first half of the piece has <strong>middle C</strong> in the <strong>Treble Clef</strong>, then for the second half of the piece the same <strong>middle C</strong> note is shown the <strong>Bass Clef</strong>. Play this using your <strong>thumb</strong> on your <strong>left hand</strong>.</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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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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<p><font color="#ff0000"><b>Hint:</b><i>
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<source><body bgcolor=#FFFFC0><p>Now we are going to play using your <strong>left hand</strong> the <strong>F major chord</strong>. 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>
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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.
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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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<p><font color="#ff0000"><b>Hint:</b><i>
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<p>Use your <strong>little finger</strong> on the left hand for <strong>F</strong>, your <strong>middle finger</strong> for <strong>A</strong> and your <strong>thumb</strong> for <strong>C</strong>.</p>
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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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<font color="#ff0000"><p><b>Hint:</strong> <em>If you don’t know the names of the notes on the score then turn on <strong>Show Note Names</strong> from the PianoBooster <strong>Setup/Preferences</strong> menu.</em></p></font></body></source>
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<source><body bgcolor=#FFFFC0><p><strong>Up And Down</strong> uses all the fingers of your right hand to play the first five notes of the <strong>scale of C major</strong>.</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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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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||||||
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<p><font color="#ff0000"><b>Hint:</b><i>
|
<p>Use your <strong>thumb</strong> for <strong>C</strong>, your <strong>index finger</strong> for <strong>D</strong>, … , all the way up to your <strong>little finger</strong> for <strong>G</strong>. Make sure you keep using the correct finger for each note.</p>
|
||||||
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|
||||||
<b>label the piano keys</b> using the PianoBooster <b>Note Chart</b>.
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|
<font color="#ff0000"><p><b>Hint:</strong> <em>If you don’t know the notes on the piano then <strong>label the piano keys</strong> using the PianoBooster <strong>Note Chart</strong>.</em></p></font></body></source>
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<source><body bgcolor=#FFFFC0><p><strong>Down And Up</strong> is mirror version of the Up And Down piece we played earlier but this version uses your <strong>left hand</strong>. 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>
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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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||||||
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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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||||||
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<p><font color="#ff0000"><b>Hint:</b><i>
|
<p>Use your <strong>thumb</strong> for <strong>C</strong>, your <strong>index finger</strong> for <strong>B</strong>, … , all the way down to your <strong>little finger</strong> for <strong>F</strong>.</p>
|
||||||
Make sure you use <b>every finger</b> on your <b>left hand</b> when playing this piece.
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||||||
</body>
|
<font color="#ff0000"><p><b>Hint:</strong> <em>Make sure you use <strong>every finger</strong> on your <strong>left hand</strong> when playing this piece.</em></p></font></body></source>
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<source><body bgcolor=#FFFFC0><p>Now we are ready to play our first tune, this is a simplified version of <strong>Clair De La Lune</strong> that uses just three notes <strong>C D</strong> and <strong>E</strong> from your right hand. First find <strong>middle C</strong> and always use your <strong>thumb</strong> for this note, then for <strong>D</strong> use your <strong>first finger</strong> and for <strong>E</strong> use <strong>middle finger</strong>.</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>
|
|
||||||
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,
|
|
||||||
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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||||||
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||||||
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|
||||||
<p><font color="#ff0000"><b>Hint:</b><i>
|
<font color="#ff0000"><p><b>Hint:</strong> <em>Remember the fingering: Use your <strong>thumb</strong> for <strong>middle C</strong>, your <strong>first finger</strong> for <strong>D</strong> and <strong>middle finger</strong> for <strong>E</strong>.</em></p></font></body></source>
|
||||||
Remember the fingering:
|
|
||||||
Use your <b>thumb</b> for <b>middle C</b>, your <b>first finger</b> for <b>D</b>
|
|
||||||
and <b>middle finger</b> for <b>E</b>.
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|
||||||
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|
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<source><body bgcolor=#FFFFC0>
|
<source><body bgcolor=#FFFFC0><p>This is a simplified version of <strong>Clair De La Lune</strong> that uses only the three notes <strong>C D</strong> and <strong>E</strong> from your right hand. First find <strong>middle C</strong> and always use your <strong>thumb</strong> for this note, then for <strong>D</strong> use your <strong>first finger</strong> and for <strong>E</strong> use <strong>middle finger</strong>.</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><font color="#ff0000"><b>Hint:</b><i>
|
<font color="#ff0000"><p><b>Hint:</strong> <em>If you are a complete beginner try the pieces from the <strong>Beginner Course</strong> first.</em></p></font></body></source>
|
||||||
If you are a complete beginner try the pieces from the <b>Beginner Course</b> first.
|
|
||||||
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||||||
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||||||
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||||||
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|
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|
||||||
<source><body bgcolor=#FFFFC0>
|
<source><body bgcolor=#FFFFC0><p><strong>Scarborough Fair</strong> 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 <strong>use all your fingers</strong> (of your right hand).</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>
|
<font color="#ff0000"><p><b>Hint:</strong> <em>Don’t think about what fingers to use, just use the fingering that <strong>comes naturally to you</strong>.</em></p></font></body></source>
|
||||||
Don't think about what fingers to use, just use the fingering that <b>comes naturally to you</b>.
|
|
||||||
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|
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
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|
|
||||||
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|
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||||||
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|
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|
||||||
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|
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|
||||||
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|
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|
||||||
<source><body bgcolor=#FFFFC0>
|
<source><body bgcolor=#FFFFC0><p><strong>Green Sleeves</strong> introduces the key of <strong>G major</strong> which has <strong>one Sharp - F#</strong>. Normally the sharp symbol is not shown when <strong>F#</strong> is played (but turning on <strong>Courtesy Accidentals</strong> 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>
|
|
||||||
<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>
|
<font color="#ff0000"><p><b>Hint:</strong> <em>You can show <strong>Courtesy Accidentals</strong> from the PianoBooster setup/preferences menu. But remember to <strong>turn them off</strong> when you get more skilled.</em></p></font></body></source>
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
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>
|
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
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|
|
||||||
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||||||
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|
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||||||
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|
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|
||||||
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|
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|
||||||
<source><body bgcolor=#FFFFC0>
|
<source><body bgcolor=#FFFFC0><p>For <strong>Skip To My Loo</strong> start with both thumbs on <strong>middle C</strong> and then use one finger for each white note on the piano. So for the first two notes which are <strong>E</strong> you should use the <strong>middle finger</strong> of your right hand.</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.
|
|
||||||
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>.
|
|
||||||
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|
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
<p><font color="#ff0000"><b>Hint:</b><i>
|
<p>This piece introduces the use of <strong>both hands</strong> as the melody goes across <strong>middle C</strong>.</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>.
|
|
||||||
Make sure you always keep using the correct finger for each note.
|
|
||||||
</i></font></p>
|
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
</body>
|
<font color="#ff0000"><p><b>Hint:</strong> <em>For the notes in the <strong>treble clef</strong> you always use your <strong>right hand</strong> and for the <strong>base clef</strong> your <strong>left hand</strong>. Make sure you always keep using the correct finger for each note.</em></p></font></body></source>
|
||||||
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|
|
||||||
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|
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||||||
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|
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|
||||||
<source><body bgcolor=#FFFFC0>
|
<source><body bgcolor=#FFFFC0><p><strong>Lavender’s Blue</strong> 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 <strong>C D E F</strong> and <strong>G</strong> use all the fingers or your right hand - one for each note. (With your <strong>thumb</strong> on <strong>C</strong> and your <strong>little finger</strong> on <strong>G</strong>). Then for <strong>A</strong> just stretch your <strong>little finger</strong> to reach that note.</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.
|
|
||||||
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|
|
||||||
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>).
|
|
||||||
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|
|
||||||
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|
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
<p><font color="#ff0000"><b>Hint:</b><i>
|
<font color="#ff0000"><p><b>Hint:</strong> <em>To help find the notes ensure “Show Note Names” are turned on from “Setup Preferences” menu.</em></p></font></body></source>
|
||||||
To help find the notes ensure "Show Note Names" are turned on from "Setup Preferences" menu.
|
|
||||||
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|
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
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|
|
||||||
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|
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||||||
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|
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|
||||||
<source><body bgcolor=#FFFFC0>
|
<source><body bgcolor=#FFFFC0><p><strong>Amazing Grace</strong> introduces the key of <strong>F major</strong> which has a <strong>single Flat - Bb</strong>. 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>
|
|
||||||
<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.
|
|
||||||
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|
|
||||||
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|
|
||||||
|
|
||||||
<p><font color="#ff0000"><b>Hint:</b><i>
|
<font color="#ff0000"><p><b>Hint:</strong> <em>Reduce the speed to 70% when trying both hands for the first time.</em></p></font></body></source>
|
||||||
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|
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