Name: Whole Steps and Half Steps on the Piano
Uploaded: 2023-08-25T15:31:24.575Z
Duration: 4 min 25 s
Description: What are whole steps and half steps? What's the difference? Watch this video to find out...and learn the names of the black keys!

What are whole steps and half steps? What's the difference? Watch this video to find out...and learn the names of the black keys!

Piano

Julie is a piano teacher and CNS (certified nutrition specialist) candidate based in Illinois. She has been helping individuals of all ages reach their musical goals for 15 years. She also has earned her masters degree in clinical nutrition and is pre-certification for nutrition and educates clients and workshop participants in ways to find harmony in their health through food and lifestyle choices.

Whole Steps and Half Steps on the Piano

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Music Theory

Classical Piano

Beginner

Intermediate

The MTNA was founded in 1876 with the goal of advancing the value of music study and music-making to society while supporting the careers and professionalism of teachers of music. With nearly 22,000 members in 50 states—and more than 500 local affiliates—the MTNA is the preeminent source for music teacher support, where members embody like-minded values and commitment to their students, colleagues and society as a whole, while reaping the rewards of collaboration, continuity and connection throughout the lifetime of their careers.

Music Theory, Piano, Keyboard Harmony, Music History, Voice, Conducting, Piano Pedagogy, Hymnology

BA in Music Ministry

Piano Instructor

Teaching piano lessons and building a music program.

Music Instructor

Teaching piano and voice lessons and running a private teaching studio.
~Growing Musicians for Life~

Piano and Voice Teacher

Administrative Coordinator

Working with individuals and small groups to improve their lives through nutrition and/or piano.

Nutritionist and Piano Teacher

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I keep a relaxed environment to help students remain calm and able to focus on the task at hand. Being able to enjoy learning is crucial to helping skills come more easily.
Students will play songs they have been practicing, learn new songs, and do a theory or technique activity, often as a game.
Student work their way through method books and are encouraged to bring in music they want to learn.

Julie is invested in her student's success and individual piano goals. I came to her as an adult wanting lessons and she has been wonderful helping me make progress on the piano.

Alexis really likes her piano lessons even though she gets fustrated. She looking forward to her next 5 lessons with you Julie B. She really likes you.

I loved my first lesson!! As a beginner I was a little nervous walking in but Julie made me comfortable and didn't overwhelm me with too much. I actually learned more than I expected and can't wait for my second lesson!!!

She is wonderful with my daughter!! She is very patient and very fun!

My granddaughters have been taking piano lessons since kindergarten for the last 4 years from Miss Julie.  She is a great teacher, patient and kind, and the kids love her.

Julie has a wonderful way with children that makes them enjoy learning.

Things to consider when you are buying a keyboard or piano so you can practice at home.

Buying a Keyboard or Piano

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Who’s Who on the Grand Staff

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Intro to the Staff

Introduction to quarter, half, whole, and dotted half notes: what they look like, how many counts they are, and how to play them.

Notes and Note Values.

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Legato and Staccato Pentascales

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Dynamics: How Loud?

Learn the steps pattern for minor pentascales: Whole, half, whole, whole. Added bonus: simple trick to figure out a minor pentascale if you know the major pentascale.

Minor Pentascales

This one pattern of whole steps and half steps allows to to figure out the major pentascale starting on any key! Just remember Whole, whole, half, whole!

Major Pentascale Pattern

Combine your knowledge of finger numbers and white key names to 5 note scale patterns!

5 Note Scales

The music ABCs are just the first 7 letters of the English alphabet. The names of the white keys are the the letters of the music alphabet, but who is who? How can we find the note we are looking for? Watch this video to find out!

Music ABCs and Names of the White Keys

Want a simple way to practice moving efficiently across the keys? Look no farther than the chromatic scale! It sounds super fancy, but it's actually really fun.

Julie B.