Whats included:
Unit 1: Orientation on the Piano
Unit 2: The Musical ABCs
Unit 3: Musical Staff Introduction (Treble Clef)
Unit 4: Finger Numbers
Unit 5: Steps & Skips
Unit 6: Rhythm Beat & Note Values
Unit 7: Rests
Unit 8: Bass Clef Introduction & Playing with the Left Hand
Unit 9: Playing with Two Hands at the Same Time!
Unit 10: Playing multiple notes at the same time & C-Major chord
Unit 11: Legato & Staccato
Unit 12: Piano & Forte
Unit 13: Lines & Spaces and Higher Notes on the Treble Clef Staff
Unit 14: Bass Clef Training
Unit 15: Intervals
Unit 16: Sharps # Introduction
Unit 17: Flats (♭)
Unit 18: The Natural Sign/Flats & Sharps (in one sheet)
Unit 19: Scales (in Major)
Unit 20: Notes above & underneath a staff
How to Use this Curriculum:
This curriculum splits each topic up into table time, and piano time activities. Table time involves a fun way to introduce a concept to the child which will be enhanced during piano time. There will be goals identified throughout each lesson, materials needed, and notes/tips to help them learn along the way. I will constantly add new units, music sheets, game activity ideas, and videos. For premium members, if you have a specific request, please let me know and I’ll be glad to help.
Here are some tips to help you get started:
- With children under 6 years old, switching between activities is key to manage their attentiveness.
- This entire program is self-paced, so it’s okay to practice whenever desired, but I would recommend some type of routine.
- For those quick learners out there, it’s okay not to practice every activity.
- Units build up on each other. Before starting a new unit, practice a few activities from the previous unit.
- You don’t have to use each material identified at the beginning of each unit (use what you have around the house).
- I recommend having a folder for music sheets (children love to decorate the outside of the folder).
- Trace your child’s development. The units identify what to watch out for. If you notice your child has issues with previous units, incorporate them into each unit until they get a better grasp of it.
- If you are having trouble with any lesson, don’t hesitate to reach out to our learning group for assistance.
Now if you’re ready to begin, let’s start making music!
Unit 1
What We Will Learn
- Orientation on the Piano
- The Musical Alphabet
- CDEFG on the Piano
- Finger Numbers
- Note Value Introduction
- Rests Introduction
Songs We Will Play
- Mary Had a Little Lamb
- The Musical Alphabet
- Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
- Vivaldi’s Spring
- Ode to Joy
- ABC song
- German Lullaby
Unit 2
What We Will Learn
- Bass Clef (Playing with left hand)
- Grand Staff Introduction
- Legato
- Staccato
- Dynamics
Songs We Will Play
- Hot Cross Buns
- Alle Meine Entchen (German)
- Yankee Doodle
- Row, Row, Row, Your Boat
- Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star
- BINGO
- The First Waltz
- La Cucaracha