There are a total of seven white keys on a piano keyboard, and this pattern is repeated throughout the entire keyboard.
As we have learned in the first lesson that these seven white keys are divided into two groups (which will help us to recognize each key a lot easier, since we don’t have to start counting from C to B all the time):
As we have learned in the first lesson that these seven white keys are divided into two groups (which will help us to recognize each key a lot easier, since we don’t have to start counting from C to B all the time):
The Layout and Names of the White Keys: | |
1. | A group of three (3) white keys (with 2 black keys in between them) are – C, D, E |
2. | A group of four (4) white keys (with 3 black keys in between them) are – F, G, A, B |
The written representation of the above notes on the piano staff:
A fun exercise for you. After learning all of the 7 white key names, you can learn how to play song for beginner, Brother John. Watch the video below, and see if you can recognize all of the white keys played in this song. How to play easy piano song, “Brother John” |
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