Piano Lessons for Beginners: Level 1
Learn to play the piano with our music and singing short courses in Sydney!
Located at our Rozelle campus in the heart of the Inner West.
In this Piano class for Beginners - Level 1 you will get those fingers going in a fun and pressure-free environment whilst learning to read music.
An accelerated course for adult beginners in piano skills, music notation, rhythm training, singing and music appreciation. All styles of music are experienced, from classical through to jazz and funk.
Assumes very little or no previous musical experience. Keyboards are provided with the latest in keyboard lab technology.
Learning outcomes
By the end of these piano lessons, you should be able to:
- Play the keyboard at a beginners level
- Read music at a beginners level
- Understand rhythmic notation
- Experience a variety of musical genres
- Deepen your skills in Piano Lessons for Beginners: Level 2
Course content
What will be covered in these piano lessons?
Week 1
• Posture and hand position when sitting at the piano
• Orientation of the five-finger hand position
• Rhythmic notation and clapping
• Reading of notes in treble clef C Position
• Reading of notes in bass clef C Position
• The Grand Staff
Week 2
• Writing and playing 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th intervals
• C major chord
• Playing left hand accompaniment to right hand melody
Week 3
• Learning more notes in treble and bass clefs
• Tied notes
• C, G7 and F major chords for LH and RH
Week 4
• Time signature – 3/4
• Dotted minim
• Slurs and legato playing
• Learning more notes in treble and bass clefs
Week 5
• Playing and writing in G position
• Melodic and harmonic intervals in G position
• The sharp sign
Week 6
• Writing and playing the G major and D7 chords for LH and RH
• Block and broken chords
Week 7
• Middle C position
• Quaver notes
Week 8
• Quaver notes
• Dotted crotchet notes
Intended audience
Who are these piano lessons for?
These piano lessons are designed for beginners. No previous knowledge of piano playing is necessary for this class.
Course venue
2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039 (corner of Gordon St & Victoria Rd on the grounds of St. Joseph's Church)
Course materials
What to bring to class
- A pen and notepad
Textbook
Alfred’s Basic Adult Piano Course, Level 1: Adult All-In-One Course Lesson Theory Technic (Authors: Willard A. Palmer, Morton Manus and Amanda Vick Lethco, ISBN-10: 0-88284-931-X, ISBN-13: 978-0-88284-931-7)
The book can be bought at the following stores:
In-store
- Music On The Move Shop 67, 14-16 Woodville Street, Hurstville
- Logans Pianos 250 Burwood Rd, Burwood NSW 2134 Phone: 02 744 2400
Online shops
Additional information
Please note the following:
- Once you complete this piano course, you may want to deepen and add new skills in Piano Lessons for Beginners: Level 2.
- A keyboard or piano for use at home is an advantage.
<p>Learn to play the piano with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/music">music and singing short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>
<p>Located at our Rozelle campus in the heart
...Enrol early to avoid disappointment. All classes have limited spaces.
*The Early Bird discount expires five days before the class starts.
<p>Learn to play the piano with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/music">music and singing short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>
<p>Located at our Rozelle campus in the heart
...Enrol early to avoid disappointment. All classes have limited spaces.
*The Early Bird discount expires five days before the class starts.
<p>Learn to play the piano with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/music">music and singing short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>
<p>Located at our Rozelle campus in the heart
...Enrol early to avoid disappointment. All classes have limited spaces.
*The Early Bird discount expires five days before the class starts.
<p>Learn to play the piano with our <a href="https://www.sydneycommunitycollege.edu.au/courses/music">music and singing short courses</a> in Sydney!</p>
<p>Located at our Rozelle campus in the heart
...Enrol early to avoid disappointment. All classes have limited spaces.
*The Early Bird discount expires five days before the class starts.
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Course testimonials:
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Louise said: Great teacher and really enjoyable course. Loved it!
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Greg said: Quite a fast paced course .. but thoroughly enjoyable - with a good balance of theory, technique and practical exercises. Highly recommended for anyone approaching piano for the first time. Our instructor, Lucia was great!
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Ian said: It was a well paced course that built each week on skills learnt in class. Instructor super knowledgeable, patient and encouraging.