Table of contents
- Introduction
- Day 1: Familiarizing with the Piano
- Day 2: Basic Finger Exercises for Speed and Control
- Day 3: Reading About Chords and Playing Your First Piece of Music
- Day 4: Left Hand Coordination and Playing with Both Hands
- Day 5: Rhythm and Playing with a Metronome
- Day 6: Playing Melodies and Learning a New Song
- Day 7: Playing with Confidence and Next Steps
Introduction
Piano is an exciting and rewarding hobby, but the majority of beginners have no idea where to start. This 7-day complimentary online piano lesson is meant to teach you in a speedy but structured manner. You are either brand new or have some background if you’re looking at this. Either way, this guide will take you through an easy but efficient plan for confidence building and fast improvement of your piano playing.
By the end of 7 days, you will:
- Know basic concepts of the piano
- Play simple melodies and songs
- Learn basic finger exercises
- Feel confident to learn more
Let’s begin!
Day 1: Familiarizing with the Piano
Step 1: Familiarizing with the Piano Layout
- The piano consists of white keys and black keys in repeating patterns.
- Pairs of two black keys and three black keys are used to identify notes.
- The middle C is a key reference point.
Step 2: Correct Posture and Hand Position
- Sit at the piano with your back straight and shoulders relaxed.
- Have your wrists slightly raised and fingers arched.
- Employ the number system: Thumb (1), Index (2), Middle (3), Ring (4), Pinky (5).
Step 3: Locating Middle C
- Position your right-hand thumb on middle C.
- Play the first five notes: C-D-E-F-G.
- Do the same with your left hand.
✅ Practice Task: Practice 10 minutes playing up and down the first five notes in both hands.
Day 2: Basic Finger Exercises for Speed and Control
Step 1: Finger Strength and Independence
- Begin with C major five-finger scale (C-D-E-F-G and back).
- Play at slow tempo to begin with, with even pressure and timing.
- Gradually increase speed as confidence builds.
- Attempt to play one note with all fingers loose.
✅Practice Task: Practice the finger exercises 15 minutes and focus on evenness and control.
Day 3: Reading About Chords and Playing Your First Piece of Music
Step 1: Learning Basic Chords
- A chord contains three or more notes played all at once.
- Start with C Major (C-E-G), F Major (F-A-C), and G Major (G-B-D).
Step 2: Practice Switching Chords
- Play C Major → F Major → G Major → C Major.
- Keep your fingers light and relaxed when shifting.
Step 3: Playing Your First Song
- A simple song such as Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star employs these chords.
- Practice playing smoothly between chords.
✅ Practice Task: Play and sing along with the chords for 15 minutes.
Day 4: Left Hand Coordination and Playing with Both Hands
Step 1: Left Hand for Bass Notes
- Play individual bass notes with the left hand.
- Use C, F, and G to accompany right-hand chords.
Step 2: Putting Both Hands Together
- Play the bass note first and then the right-hand chord.
- Maintain a steady rhythm and don’t rush.
✅ Practice Task: Practice left-hand bass notes with right-hand chords for 15 minutes.
Day 5: Rhythm and Playing with a Metronome
Step 1: Mastering Basic Rhythms
- Employ quarter notes, half notes, and whole notes.
- Practice clapping out rhythms prior to playing them.
Step 2: Practicing with a Metronome
- Begin slowly (60 BPM) and build up speed.
- Concentrate on maintaining a steady beat.
✅ Practice Task: Play a simple tune on a metronome for 15 minutes.
Day 6: Playing Melodies and Learning a New Song
Step 1: Mastering Melodies
- A melody is a series of individual notes that make up a tune.
- Begin with “Happy Birthday” or a simple melody.
Step 2: Playing with Dynamics
- Soft (piano) and loud (forte) produce expression.
- Try playing soft and loud notes.
✅ Practice Task: Practice playing a complete melody from memory.
Day 7: Playing with Confidence and Next Steps
Step 1: Reviewing What You Learned
- Go back over finger exercises, chords, rhythm, and melodies.
- Perform your songs confidently.
Step 2: Setting Future Goals
- Select a new piece to learn next week.
- Look into taking a formal online piano course.
✅ Practice Task: Record yourself and listen for things to work on.
Conclusion
Final Thoughts & Call to Action
Congratulations on completing the 7-day free piano online session! By following this structured approach, you’ve built a strong foundation for playing the piano. Keep practicing daily, and don’t rush the process.
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