The lines of the Stave and Clefs look a lot more daunting than they really are. In fact, they’re just a way to express whether the notes are high or low or in the middle. They are of course part of the language of music. At first it seems foreign – but once they are […]
Top Tips for Choosing A Piano Keyboard for Beginners
Most people would love to have a real piano, but space and removals often dictate that a keyboard would be the more practical option. Over my years in teaching, parents have often asked me for help with choosing a piano keyboard for beginners, so I thought I’d share my thoughts here. The choice is often […]
Easy Piano Music Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer
Here’s one of the most famous and loved Christmas songs of all – and it’s everyone’s favourite! So this Easy Piano Music Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer is sure to encourage young pianists to raise the roof with a rousing rendition! Easy Piano Music Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer Free Sheet If you are new […]
Jingle Bells Very Easy Piano Sheet Music
Print off this Jingle Bells Very Easy Piano Sheet Music at the bottom of the page for free! Then follow the step by step beginners piano lesson plan for how to play this Christmas essential in no time at all! This is the best loved and most famous of all Christmas songs. It appeals to everyone of all […]
Incy Wincy Spider Easy Piano Music
This Incy Wincy Spider Easy Piano Music is an excellent choice for little ones who are just starting piano. This easy version is slightly simplified to stay in the 5 finger beginner’s hand position and the familiar repetitive melody is easy to grasp Everyone knows Incy Wincy Spider, and it’s always a great incentive to […]
Easy Piano Music: Frere Jacques/Brother John
Frere Jacques is always a popular song with young children as it has an easy, familiar tune and offers a chance to explore a bit of French too. You may be more familiar with calling it Brother John or Are You Sleeping? and of course the same tune is also borrowed in I Hear Thunder […]
First Piano Lessons: Fingers!
New here? Make sure you visit our Introduction to First Piano Lessons before you start! Up and Down the Escalator – from the First Piano Lessons is a fun and playful way to introduce finger exercises. When kids first start to play the piano, it does takes a while to strengthen their little fingers. They’ll find it quite […]
6 Five Finger Piano Pieces for Beginners
These five finger piano pieces are perfect for beginners. Well known tunes like these are great because they give kids a lot of satisfaction and can be learned easily. They work really well when used in a lesson to balance out the more challenging tasks so that the pupil can relax and have fun with […]
A Fun Way to Teach Kids Musical Note Values
Sometimes music theory can be a bit scary, and it can have a reputation for being a bit boring and difficult. But this can be easily overcome this by making it fun through games and rhythm & movement activities. Children always find it much easier to accept basic theory concepts by playing games. Then the […]
First Piano Lessons Easiest Way To Learn The Notes
New here? Make sure you visit our Introduction to First Piano Lessons before you start! First Piano Lessons Animal Memory Game There are many methods to help learn piano notes but this way is easy and children immediately engage with this animal memory game. They are so keen to memorise the order of the animals […]