Name: Understanding Finger Numbers for Piano
Uploaded: 2021-07-23T03:41:19.000Z
Duration: 1 min 53 s
Description: Finger numbers cue us to logical and consistent movement. Learn the basics of how the numbers are assigned. Practice finger numbers away from the piano with the HOVER exercise. See how your hand can naturally form a strong hand shape.

Finger numbers cue us to logical and consistent movement.  
Learn the basics of how the numbers are assigned.  
Practice finger numbers away from the piano with the HOVER exercise. 
See how your hand can naturally form a strong hand shape.  

Piano

Welcome to my Music Studio where you can learn the skills you need to reach your musical dreams.  It's a privilege to collaborate with students pre-school through retirees.  Together we explore the satisfying process of reaching musical goals. After earning a Bachelor of Music Education, I studied Kodaly Music Education while applying the methodology in school and studio.  I've helped  many students thrive, and I'd love to help you do the same. I offer over 30 years performing and  teaching experience, a genuine enjoyment of people, and a high standard of professional ethics.

Understanding Finger Numbers for Piano

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I directed the band program which included beginners through high school and conducted an excellent flute ensemble which performed at various venues. I taught classroom music and children's choir for grades K-6 and directed two concerts per year.  I prepared students for solo and ensemble competition.  Currently I teach individual lessons for students from DCS.

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I taught private piano lessons to children and adults.

My music duties included high school theory classes, general music K - 12, handbell choirs, and concert choirs.  I also taught private lessons as needed. I presented two concerts per year and prepared students for interscholastic Fine Arts competition.

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The piano is truly a key to understanding music and a pathway to great enjoyment.  I provide an excellent foundation with solid technique and music literacy.  Your tuition includes not only your lessons appointments and my expertise, but also customized materials and prep time.  Part or all of on-line lessons can be recorded and referred to during practice sessions.  Studio lessons are enhanced by enrichment classes and optional performance opportunities. Participation in ensembles is highly recommended and supported.

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Quick and Easy Rhythm Counting: quarter, half, dotted half, & whole

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Bear and Kitty: Fast, Medium, and Slow Tempos

Join Purple Bear and Kitty Cat as they listen to the beat.  Play along using deep sounds (low pitch) and fluffy cloud sounds (high pitch). 

Early Childhood Piano Matching the Beat

Piano Adventures Theory Level 2B pages 23 asks students to predict chords to harmonize a melody.  After that, there is a duet to play.  Use the tips below to practice the duet. 
TIPS:
1.  Listen first while tapping the notes on the page.
2.  Play along using each hand separately.
3.  Then play along using hands together. 

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Introduction to Primary Triads

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Hokey Pokey Hands: Left, Right, Both 

Kids and kids-at-heart can enjoy this blend of art, movement, and music.  While chalk on a sidewalk produces a very satisfying sound, beats can be drawn with any writing utensil on a suitable surface.  
  
1.  steady beats drawn to chant or song
2.  steady beats drawn to instrumental music
3.  steady beats concluded with a gradual slowing


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See and hear the right hand for measures 65 - 68. Much of the work here uses parallel 6ths.  This tutorial names and demonstrates the notes as they happen.  It then shows the flow of these four measures using a count-off for students to play along if desired.

Fur Elise - Beyond the Theme - Measures 65 - 68 Right Hand Tutorial

This fun hand clapping game is a perfect vehicle for new pianists to form and strengthen an excellent hand shape.  

The student will use four fingers from one hand to develop independent finger movement without sacrificing the natural arch of the hand. 

Both hands are demonstrated. The student can choose which hand to use.  If desired, the student can some of the song with one hand and then switch to the other hand. 

The learning video covers only the first two lines. 
Expand the fun using the play along video for the entire song.

Miss Mary Mack - Easy Learning Video

This fun hand clapping game is a perfect vehicle for new pianists to form and strengthen an excellent hand shape.  
The student will use two fingers from each hand to develop independent finger movement without sacrificing the natural arch of the hand.  
The learning video covers only the first two lines. 
Expand the fun using the play along video for the entire song.

Miss Mary Mack - Very Easy Learning Video

Use this play-along video to exercise your fingers.
You can play using one finger hopping from note to note (non-legato).
You can play using two fingers from each hand. 
You can play using four fingers from just one hand.  
 

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