Piano for Beginners: An Intro to Reading Music & Finger Exercises

• Read music and play songs using finger numbers

• Improve your dexterity with finger exercises

• Learn the C major scale

• A reliable internet connection

• A laptop or desktop computer if you’re joining from home. The Google Chrome web browser is recommended for computer users

• A tablet or smartphone if you’re on-the-go. The TakeLessons app (for Android or iPhone) is required for smartphone users

• A built-in or external webcam

Finger numbers are one of the building blocks of piano for beginners. This online piano class will dive into why and how to use them. You’ll discuss reading music and learn a few finger exercises to help you begin playing songs. We’ll also get to apply all you’ve learned by playing the classic song “Stand by me” in three different ways!