This introductory course teaches you how to play the piano, and gives you the necessary fundamental piano playing skills. It begins with the basics of the piano, including proper keystroke and posture, fingering techniques, and how to read notes. In addition to employing a clear curriculum that makes you familiar with the keyboard one hand at a time, you will also experience playing simply arranged songs with both hands from an early stage. And even simple exercises can be played with beautiful accompaniment tracks.
| Course Overview | |
| Age: | 13 to adult |
| Group lesson: | 55 minutes weekly |
| Private lesson: | 30 minutes weekly |
| Parent Attendance: | Optional |
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Curriculum
The Piano Start curriculum contains 6 units per book. Each unit includes one repertoire piece and all the necessary exercises that will prepare you to play. The course content is diverse and covers all the basics of playing the piano.
- Finger Exercises
- Scales
- Exercises for Repertoire
- Reading Exercises
- Supplemental Repertoire
- Rhythm Ensembles
- Musical Terms and Symbols
Course materials
TEXTBOOKS AND STREAMING AUDIO
Yamaha’s unique curriculum is a result of 60 years’ continuous research and development. Our textbooks are accompanied by high-quality audio recordings to listen to or play along with.
Finger Exercise Example
Repertoire Example
Yamaha Music Education System
Starting in Japan in 1954, there are now over 38,000 Yamaha Music Schools around the world.
Since its inception, the Yamaha Music Education System has graduated more than 5,500,000 students with the gift of music that lasts a lifetime.
Systematic Education System
Through extensive research and experimentation, Yamaha has developed its own materials, including textbooks and exam system.
Timely Education
Our curriculum was designed with the stages of a child’s development in mind to inspire and motivate children to learn effectively according to their needs and interests.
Group Lessons
Children learn effectively in a group through making music in ensemble, performing in front of a friendly audience and experiencing the joy of making music together.
Comprehensive Education
Yamaha develops well-rounded musicians with good aural and rhythmic sense. Students are able to do more than just playing an instrument. As they mature in the program, children can improvise and compose their own music with ease.
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