About This Course

Learning piano should start from an early age, because piano is an art of finger movement. At the same time, piano is a keyboard art that both hands participate in at the same time. Learning piano from childhood can train the right brain's image thinking ability and coordination ability. This course is intended to systematically teach the basic knowledge of music theory, including basic rhythm form, basic hand type, fast running principle, singing legato, etc., and teach the basic movement principle and touch key method of fingers and wrists from the perspective of piano phonation principle. This course will combine theory with playing practice, give consideration to technical practice and music processing, and demonstrate the performance of multiple pieces of music through theoretical explanation, finger function analysis, performance and teaching demonstration, four hand joint play and other forms. This course can not only be used as a basic course of music for normal school and art college students, but also as a basic course of piano for music college students to make up and consolidate professional knowledge. At the same time, the vast number of basic social learners can master the basic piano playing skills and basic knowledge of music theory, enhance their interest in learning, cultivate their music sentiment, and feel the infinite charm of piano music through the learning of this course.

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Course Staff

, pianist, professor of the piano department of Sichuan Conservatory of Music

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Question #2

Q: I don't have a piano of my own. How can I follow this course?

A: Exactly. With a keyboard instrument within your reach, you can start with staff, basic rhythm, plus piano ABC.

Question #3

Q: I am merely a beginner with staff. A metronome is a must for me?

A: You are right to have one close at hand. It will make a difference when coming to rhythm and meter.

Question #4

Q: As a beginner, how many hours a day is enough?

A: That depends. Low-age kids can’t keep attention long. 45 minutes a day is okay. Several periods are the best solution for them.