An easy halloween piano song that’s perfect for beginner piano pupils, and also great for singing at Halloween too! It’s all about the spooky sounds at this time of year! Spooky Sounds Spoo-ky sounds at night! ‘Bom, bom, bom, bom!’ Give us such a fright! ‘oo-oo, oo-oo!’ Hoo-ting owls are ech-o-ing all around the […]
First Piano Lessons: Finger Strengthening Exercises
New here? Make sure you visit our Introduction to First Piano Lessons before you start! I Like Sticky Candyfloss: A Fun Finger Strengthening Exercise Here is a catchy little finger strengthening exercise perfect for first piano lessons, that is excellent for developing and increasing finger co-ordination. Ask the child whether they prefer Sticky Candy floss or Chewy Chocolate […]
First Piano Lessons: Introducing the Note Family
Introducing musical notation as the note family with characters to represent each note makes a tricky concept immediately accessible. This way, children find the note names and their time values so much easier to remember. Make sure to explain that these are their nick-names to help us to tell which is which, and point out […]
We Wish You A Merry Christmas Easy Piano Music
Here’s the easy piano music for We Wish You A Merry Christmas! It’s the perfect way to keep little ones practicing over Christmas! And it never fails to get everyone in the festive spirit! Kids just love playing pieces that everyone can enjoy together and that’s what learning to play the piano is all about. […]
Tommy Thumb : Free Easy Piano Music
This Tommy Thumb Free Easy Piano Music is a perfect little exercise for young piano beginners. The familiar song repeats the verse for each finger in turn, so it’s excellent for finger strengthening. Tommy Thumb Easy Piano Teaching Notes For Young Beginners Right Hand: This song is great for piano beginners because it’s in C […]
Music Theory for Kids: Understanding Accidentals
Accidentals needn’t be difficult if they are approached in a simple and child friendly way. When introducing sharps and flats I always start by asking the child if they’d like to know the secret of the black notes and why they are so useful. This normally pricks their curiosity and gets them onside. It also […]
Roll Up Piano Review: Great for Extra Practice
When I first saw this Roll Up Piano I knew it would be a brilliant teaching aid. But when it arrived I had to share it as it offers such great flexibility for busy family life. I wish these were around when my kids were small! It’s a full piano keyboard that is flexible so you can […]
Famous, Fun, Five Finger Piano Books For Beginners
When small children start to learn the piano you need to get them motivated with easy and appealing song books. These famous, fun five finger piano books for beginners are just what you need to get them hooked, and practicing too! Young children will find it so satisfying being able to play the tunes that […]
First Piano Lessons eBook Spanish Edition -El eBook Mis primeras lecciones de piano
The First Piano lessons eBook Spanish edition is now available!! We’re delighted to announce that our popular First Piano Lessons eBook has been fully translated into Spanish. This edition has stayed as close to the original as possible, but we do have some new friends! Can you spot the new members of the Spanish note […]
Santa Got Stuck Up The Chimney: Easy Piano Sheet Music
Santa Got Stuck Up The Chimney is such a huge favourite at Christmas. So this funny little song makes an excellent choice for piano beginners and the easy piano sheet music is perfect for building confidence and getting them hooked! When Santa Got Stuck Up The Chimney Easy Piano Sheet Music Tutorial If the child […]