Anybody Can Play PIANO

Step 1: Color Coding
Step 2: Patterning
Step 3: More Color Coding
Step 4: Both Hands
Step 5: Dot Game plus Flashcards

NOTES, RHYTHM and REVIEWING COLORS

We have another Dot Game for getting those hands to work together! We are also introducing quarter notes and half notes.

COORDINATOR: Step 5

Coordinator Step 5 instructions

Just click on Step5Coordinator to print out.

TEACHERS: Step 5

Teacher Step 5 instructions and suggestions

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ACTIVITY SHEETS Step 5

Dots on Keys

This color coding activity had dots on piano keys so the hands get used to working in a horizontal position.
Just click on Dots on Keys to print out.

Quarter Note and Half Note Flashcards

These flashcards are the beginning of note recognition and definition.
Just click on Quarter and Half Notes to print out.

The Step 5 Video Playlist

This playlist has 2 new videos:

QUARTER AND HALF NOTES:
Walks through definition as well as duration

2. CIRCLE FINGERS:
Just a little exercise to strengthen fingers and "remind" those fingers to stay in a curved position.

In addition six previous videos are also included for your convenience:

Both versions of Tick Tock
Both versions of Rain Rain Go Away
and
Both versions of Hot Cross Buns

To go directly to the Step 5 Playlist, click here.

TEACHER TIP VIDEOS for STEP 5
includes the same videos as STEP 4

Tick Tock Song
Rain Rain Go Away Song
and
Hot Cross Buns Song

Many teachers enjoy just playing these songs for the children on a xylophone while the children sing!
To go directly to the Step Five Teacher Tips Playlist, click here.