Names of Music Clefs

The treble clef is called the “G” clef, and the bass clef is called the “F” clef—WHY?

Positioning arms and hands while playing the piano

Your arms should be level with the keyboard.  Your fingers should be slightly curved and relaxed.

Sitting Position for Playing the Paying

Sit directly in front of Middle “C.” When playing the keys up or down the piano
keyboard, do so by moving your arms and hands, but do not slide to one side or the
other on the piano bench. Why is the piano bench so long? Good question—perhaps for
playing duets or extra seating for the kids for Thanksgiving dinner!!

Tags: tip, sitting, positioning

proper fingering

Proper fingering is an important key to playing the piano well--this allows fingers to move smoothly up and down the keyboard.

playing the piano well

The joy of "real" piano playing is an unimaginable experience.  However, there is no short cut to learning to play the piano well and right--only through pursuing the proper steps can this be achieved.

Tags: proper steps, joy of playing