Contents Before Playing..., Reading the Score 4 Song No. Learn to Play 6 032 If You’re Happy and You Know It 129 033 Beautiful Dreamer 129 034 Greensleeves 130 035 Kalinka 131 036 Holdilia Cook 131 037 Ring de Banjo 132 038 La Cucaracha 133 039 Funiculi Funicula 133 040 Largo (from the New World) 135 041 Brahms’ Lullaby 135 042 Liebesträume Nr.
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Before Playing... Sit Correctly Finger Numbering 3 4 2 3 2 4 5 5 1 1 Left Right Sit near the middle of the keyboard.
Tempo Markings Example: a=120 indicates a tempo of 120 quarter notes per minute. Largo Lento Adagio Andante Andantino Moderato Slower Allegretto Allegro Faster “Normal” tempo accelerando (accel.) Gradually faster a tempo Return to normal tempo ritardanto (rit.) Gradually slower tempo primo ( Tempo I ) Return to original tempo ritenuto (riten.
The easy, fun way to learn to play! Learn to Play Welcome to “Learn to Play”! If you’ve ever wished you could play your favorite songs on the piano, “Learn to Play” will make learning how easy and enjoyable. “Basic” and “Advanced” sections are provided for each song. When you find a song you want to learn, refer to the Master Guide below and get started right away! You’ll have fun mastering each song step by step.
Learn to Play Before beginning each step, listen to the performance while reading the complete score. Doing this will give you a good mental “image” of the song’s structure and flow. When you have an overall feel for the song, press the [ KEYS TO SUCCESS] button and start practicing the steps. Step Map This lets you know where you are in the practice program. It functions as a “map” that indicates what you’re practicing in each step.
Learn to Play Short Break There will be a short break before you need to play the next note. But it might not be too long be ready! Musical Glossary Special terms are explained in the Musical Glossary on pages 9 ~ 10. Try to learn them all. Number of Repeats Lead-ins (“...three, four!” etc.) Wherever you see a lead-in like this you will hear a cue to start playing, so don’t miss it! The number of repeats might be different for each step.
Learn to Play Musical Glossary Monophony Single notes played independently. Polyphony Multiple notes of different pitch played simultaneously. Polyphonic Performance The act of playing multiple notes simultaneously. Semitone and Whole Tones Regardless of whether the keys are white or black, the pitch interval between adjacent keys is a semitone. Two semitones make up a whole tone. Interval The difference in pitch between two notes is known as an “interval.
Learn to Play Staccato Play short, disconnected notes. Indicated by dots above or below the notes the score. œ. Legato Play smoothly connected notes. A slur marking be written on the score. Slur The slur marking indicates notes to be played legato. It can also be used to define musical phrases. Tenuto Play notes for their full length. Indicated by short lines above or below the notes the score.
Für Elise L. v. Beethoven Basic Song No.004 Für Elise With Step Map ........................................................................12 Für Elise is an all-time classical favorite. The beautiful, well-known melody is repeated a number of times. In each step you won’t be practicing alone. You have a wonderful orchestra to back you up! First, listen to the example a few times. It won’t be long before you’ll want to start playing it yourself! Warm-up Exercise - “The Semitone Mystery”.............
Song No.004 Basic Für Elise With Step Map Play with both hands as if gently telling a story. It might help to sing or hum the melody as you play. Similar melody lines and rhythms are repeated in this song, so there aren’t as many sections to practice as you might think. Enjoy learning each section as you build proficiency. From here...
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Für Elise Basic Let’s start with a warm-up exercise using three fingers of the right hand. ise Warm-up Exercise - “The Semitone Mystery” ed for this us erc ex Finge rs Song No.004 Right We’ll start by ascending and descending the white and black keys. Check out the illustrations until you understand how the fingers are supposed to move, then get started! You’ll find it easier to play if you bend your fingers slightly.
Song No.004 Für Elise Basic Diligent Practice Time Right! Now that we’re warmed up let’s try playing along with the orchestra in 3/4 time. The melody will be built up little by little. Compare each line... notice that many of the shapes formed by the notes are very similar.
Song No.004 Für Elise Basic M i d d l e Left hand Warm-up Exercise - “Basic Accompaniment” And now a warm-up exercise for the left hand. E A E A It’s important to spread your fingers widely from the start. Don’t play the black keys too strongly. Diligent Practice Time Connect the notes smoothly, as if the left hand were passing them to the right hand. You’ll be able to play smoothly if you move the left hand into position for the next phrase as soon as it finishes playing the first phrase.
Song No.004 Für Elise Basic First Half Review You’ve reached the halfway step! Have you learned all the material provided in the preceding steps? Now let’s go back and play through all the first-half exercises. If you find that you’re having trouble playing any of the material, go back and review the steps using the Step Map as a guide. Diligent Practice Time OK, let’s begin the second half! You’ll be able to play the melody nicely if you lift your fingers from the keyboard between the slurs.
Song No.004 Für Elise Basic Jump to the Left hand next E! And again! Warm-up Exercise - “The Jump Competition” The first note has a staccato dot. Spread your fingers wide and jump quickly to the next note! M i d d l e E ngers! se fi You can play t with only the his “EEEEE!” The only note in this step is E! Make the connection between the left and right hands as smooth as possible.
Song No.004 Für Elise Basic “Left! Right! Left! Right!” # Play “D E” repeatedly, alternating the left and right hands. # Have the next hand ready in position to play D so you won’t have to rush. Left Right Second Half Review Try playing all the way through the second half. As we did after the first half, if there are places you can’t play with confidence go back and review the steps. Play the Whole Song! This is the finishing step! Don’t be afraid of making mistakes.
Song No.005 Advanced Für Elise With Step Map These steps focus on the middle section that wasn’t included in the basic version of the song. The right hand plays quick 16th notes in succession, but if you keep your shoulders and arms relaxed and match the timing to the left-hand notes it shouldn’t be too difficult. The middle section is to be played brightly and moderately loud. Play the other sections in a gentle, flowing manner to add expression to the song overall.
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Song No.005 Für Elise Advanced Dotted Rhythm Practice Dotted rhythms like this might look difficult, but you can make them easier to understand (and fun) if you match the beats up with words. In the example below the circled syllables and words correspond to notes on the score. Play this with a gentle touch.
Song No.005 Für Elise Advanced Left hand Special Practice - “For a Steady Left Hand” To make sure that fingers 1 and 5 of your left hand don’t waver too much, try placing a coin on the back of your left hand. Don’t let the coin fall off while you’re playing! Play the last C and E softly. What’s going to happen? How long can you keep this up? Do your best to complete the exercise.
Song No.005 Advanced Für Elise Diligent Practice Time Play this while counting “one, two, three” in time with the metronome. Next, join the parts! “Suspense Theater” This exercise uses only four notes: B, D , E, and F. Place your fingers on the corresponding keys before you begin, then you’ll be able to play the exercise smoothly. Thump Thump Thump... Short break Play the Whole Song! This is the finishing step! Don’t be afraid of making mistakes.
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Traditional Basic Song No.006 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star With Step Map .............................................28 The memorable melody of this song is familiar to just about everyone. We’ve arranged it so it’s easy to play with both hands. Give it a try! The First Step (The first 2 measures)................................................ 29 The Next Step (The next 2 measures)...............................................
Song No.006 Basic Twinkle Twinkle Little Star With Step Map You know the melody but are afraid that playing with both hands will be difficult? Not at all! We’ve made it easy by dividing it into two-measure segments.
Song No.006 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Basic M i d d l e The First Step (The first 2 measures) C E F C G A First locate the keyboard position then try playing slowly. Left Right To begin, relax and find the keyboard position. The keyboard position is the same as for the score above! ...no problem, that’s the first two measures done! The Next Step (The next 2 measures) M i d d l e B C D C D E F As in the last step, begin by locating the keyboard position.
Song No.006 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Basic The First and Next Steps Together! (Beginning to 4th measure) Now connect Step 01 and Step 02! You’ve played up to here! The Last Step! (That was quick...) M i d d l e B C D E D E F G The left and right hand notes descend one at a time. Left Right And once again... locate the keyboard position. The keyboard position is the same as for the score above... (this is becoming familiar too)! Getting close to completion.
Song No.006 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Basic Repeat the Last Step! If you can play this pattern you’re almost there! One more time. You should be able to see those twinkling stars by now. Play the Whole Song! This is the finishing step! Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. Just concentrate on playing the entire song from start to finish. Practice this with the lessons learned in each step in mind, and gradually you’ll master the whole song.
Song No.007 Advanced Twinkle Twinkle Little Star With Step Map The practice steps begin from the second chorus. The right hand plays a polyphonic melody part, and there’s even a left-hand arpeggio.
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Song No.007 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Advanced Warm-up Exercise - “Relax Time” Relax, and slowly play these intervals one by one. Short break She hasn’t moved for a while.
Song No.007 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Advanced Diligent Practice Time Pay attention to the distance between the notes as you move from one interval to the next. Prepare to play the next notes as soon as possible. the next notes are... the next notes are... the next notes are... the next notes... the next notes... the next... the next notes are... Short break notes...
Song No.007 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Advanced Left hand Special Practice - “The Fantastic Seesaw” This is a warm-up exercise for Step 05. With finger 2 as a pivot, play 5-1-5... Finger 1! Finger 5! Finger 5! Finger 1! I’ll pretend I’m finger 2. ’ Left hand Diligent Practice Time Arpeggio practice. Play with a relaxed wrist. Short break 36 I’m not moving at all.
Song No.007 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Advanced The Melody is G-G-F-F-E-E-D... Part 1 The same “shape” moves down the keyboard. Keep your fingers loosely in the same shape to play these chords. Short break The Melody is G-G-F-F-E-E-D... Part 2 The melody is the same as Step 06, but the sound is different! Pay attention to the different shapes as you play this.
Song No.007 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Advanced Left hand Special Practice - “Sunday at Yamaha” Why don’t we refresh ourselves with a change of pace. Play along with the instrument with a happy, rhythmic feel. Now you’re rockin’! It was worth coming all the way for this! The Cheer Squad Rejoices Diligent Practice Time Now that you’ve had some fun with Step 08, you should be playing easily with your left hand. Pay attention to the chord timing as you play this.
Turkish March W. A. Mozart Basic Song No.008 Turkish March With Step Map ...............................................................40 We’ve arranged this renowned piano piece so that beginning players can enjoy it at a comfortable tempo. The accompaniment features a variety of instruments that appear one after another, sometimes supporting you with rhythm, and sometimes playing the melody line with you. Warm-up Exercise - “Winter Sonatine”.............................................
Song No.008 Basic Turkish March With Step Map Both the left and right hands play monophonic lines. If you look at the melody you’ll notice that the same shapes are repeated. The first note is different, but the fingering is the same! Knowing that makes it sound easy, doesn’t it? Listen to the example over and over until you learn the melody, then practice will be easy. From here...
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Song No.008 Turkish March Basic Warm-up Exercise - “Winter Sonatine” Eh? This is practice for the Turkish March? Start playing with finger 4, but keep finger 1 close by and ready. That’s the key to playing this part smoothly. Now enjoy a romantic moment with the orchestra! Diligent Practice Time When you’re properly warmed up, it’s time to tackle the melody. Don’t forget the key to playing it smoothly that we just learned. Diligent Practice Time Try playing with both hands.
Song No.008 Turkish March Basic Special Practice - “The Special March” Try playing the Special March melody using the “finger over” (page 9) technique. Enjoy the energy in the second half! Finger... over! Diligent Practice Time Don’t rush the right-hand “G-G” and “E-E” eighth notes. Play the last quarter notes of the left-hand “C-E-G” and “A-C-E” parts with care, releasing them simultaneously with the right-hand notes.
Song No.008 Turkish March Basic “Technical Point!” A number of techniques that are unique to the piano such as “finger ready” and “finger change” (page 9) are used in the right-hand melody. Prepare early for the next note to be played, and play each note carefully. Finger, ready! Apparently technique is important in piano playing too. Finger, change! Now connect the parts together... Diligent Practice Time Resist the urge to rush when playing continuous eighth notes.
Song No.008 Turkish March Basic Left hand Special Practice - “Share the Stage with a Pianist” Just a little more and we’ll be done! Try playing this left-hand part along with a pianist. Wait a minute... the intro melody is the Turkish March too? I'm in charge of the intro (check out my “Für Elise” and “Ode to Joy” as well). The song you’re practicing is actually one of mine. Thank you! Beethoven and Mozart...
Song No.009 Advanced Turkish March With Step Map This score includes polyphonic and octave parts that are essential to give the song momentum, and they’re a large part of the song’s appeal too. The distinctive left-hand accompaniment must be played at a steady tempo. Don’t let your shoulders and arms get tense from the 32nd measure, and play with confidence.
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Song No.009 Turkish March Advanced Left hand Diligent Practice Time We’ll start with the left-hand accompaniment. Bend finger 5 slightly and play firmly to sound (and look) great! The orchestra will back you up in a variety of ways in each step. Enjoy the interplay, and have fun! Short break Diligent Practice Time Make a fist with your hand above the keyboard then gently open your fingers and you’re ready! Keep your fingers steady and under control when changing notes.
Song No.009 Turkish March Advanced Left hand Warm-up Exercise - “A Nap by the Stream” is the symbol for “arpeggio.” Before starting the exercise play the A-E-A notes together the check out their sound. If you sort of “strum” the notes in order from bottom to top you’re playing an arpeggio. Play twice then take a short break. Snooze Snooze Snooze Stay relaxed when playing the remaining two times. Left hand “Power March” When you’re done with your nap, it’s time for a lively march.
Song No.009 Turkish March Advanced Diligent Practice Time The right hand plays plenty of black keys in this step. Position your hand toward the back of the keyboard before starting to play. Spread your left hand wide from the start, then “grab” the keyboard with fingers 5 and 1 and you’ll get the hang of it. The left hand is going to get busy, but stay with it! The right-hand part is the same as above.
Song No.009 Turkish March Advanced Special Practice - “Grace Notes” It’s time to practice grace notes. The key is “keep it close!” The grace note should be played softly just before the main note, almost right on top of it. But don’t think too much about it. Just let it happen naturally. Short break Play the Whole Song! This is the finishing step! Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. Just concentrate on playing the entire song from start to finish.
Ode to Joy L. v. Beethoven Basic Song No.010 Ode to Joy With Step Map .....................................................................54 This is a very simple arrangement of this timeless melody. Play it without hesitation, with a dignified feel. Basic Ascending and Descending..................................................... 55 Dotted Rhythm........................................................................... 55 “And all of a sudden... both hands!”......................................
Song No.010 Basic Ode to Joy With Step Map In this version you play monophonic lines with both hands. No tricky techniques are required. If you know the melody you’ll be fine. Ready? Away we go. From here... ...
Song No.010 M i d d l e G C Ode to Joy Basic You’ll only play the colored-in keys in the first half. C D E F G Position your hands here and begin! Left Right Basic Ascending and Descending The climb from E to G and then the descent from G to D are the basis of the melody. If you can play this well, the rest is easy. Dotted Rhythm This melody line, including a dotted note, follows the melody of Step 01. Sing along with the example to get a feel for the rhythm.
Song No.010 Ode to Joy Basic “CCDE ? – ? ? – ” How did you do in Step 03? Now that you’ve done the basic ascending and descending lines, It’s a pattern we haven’t seen yet... but stay calm here’s another pattern to practice. What’s different from the steps we’ve already practiced? “Change” And now, the second half. This part of the melody signals that a change is about to occur.
Song No.010 Left hand Basic I’ll take on any challenge. “Step On the Black Key” It’s really not such a big deal... This is the left-hand line that goes with the Step 06 right-hand line. M i d d l e The notes ascend in sequence from G, with one black key along the way. Step on the black key along with the orchestra. Ode to Joy G A B C “Play with Both Hands” Now you’re ready to play with both hands. What do you suppose the order of the exercise is? (Hint: check out Step 03). Answer: 1.
Song No.010 Ode to Joy Basic “Zig-Zag Path to E” Before getting into the final four measures, we come across a very distinctive syncopated phrase. Sing this zig-zag “C-D-G, E” line. Syncopation Zig Za g “Right Hand then Left Hand” Here’s the syncopated E from Step 09, and the left-hand note that follows. We’ll also play a little of the ensuing melody in the second half. First, the right and left hands in sequence. Then, right hand, left hand, and right hand again.
Song No.010 Ode to Joy Basic “Right-hand Rehearsal: String Ensemble Version” You’ve done well up to Step 10, so let’s try playing the whole song all the way through. But before we do that, let’s rehearse by playing just the right-hand part with beautiful accompaniment e Le arn Or th ch est A M e ss a g e fr o m If you find it difficult to play along with the orchestra, use the metronome instead. ra C ond ctor u from a string ensemble.
Song No.011 Advanced Ode to Joy With Step Map Play the melody with a stately, grandiose feel. Add some dynamic expression for a more musical performance. If you can play the right hand part from the basic version you’re halfway there. The following steps focus on the left-hand accompaniment and the third and sixth intervals used in the melody line.
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Song No.011 Ode to Joy Advanced Warm-up Exercise - “Left-hand Power” Left hand Let’s do a warm-up exercise for the left hand. Play the phrase that descends in semitones while holding the bass note with finger 5. Enjoy the smooth harmonic transitions that occur when you play along with the orchestra. Diligent Practice Time Left hand Let’s practice the first four measures of the left-hand part. Play the notes for their full duration.
Song No.011 Advanced Ode to Joy “Right-hand Part Practice” It’s a bit lonely without the left hand... At last we come to the right-hand part. In Step 07 we’ll use both the right and left hands to play the harmony parts. But here we’ll just practice the right-hand part. M i d d l e G B C D E F Left hand “Left-hand Part Practice” I feel a bit silly posing like this without the right hand... And this is the part that the left-hand will play.
Song No.011 Advanced Ode to Joy Special Practice - “Meet Marimba Man Junior’s Friend’s Aunt: Follow the Leader” Practice playing successive sixth intervals. When the rhythm begins listen to the phrase played by the celesta, then play it yourself. Short break ...and the rest with energy! Miss Koto coming in suddenly like that startled me! The melody was probably similar to something she knew and she just couldn’t keep quiet. Ha ha. What? Yes, I know Marimba Man Jr. very well.
Song No.011 Ode to Joy Advanced Diligent Practice Time If you enjoyed Step 08, this will be no problem. You can play it. Probably. Tee-hee Miss Koto Diligent Practice Time The left hand plays thirds while the right hand plays sixths. This section requires concentration to play well, but it’s also the most impressive sounding section of the song. If you have trouble playing any section, go back to the appropriate steps and practice again.
Song No.011 Ode to Joy Advanced Parallel Thirds - “In Paradise” Now let’s practice playing parallel thirds with the right hand, with beautiful orchestral backing. Start by playing just the top note to get a feel for the line, then after a short break add the note a third below. Short break Diligent Practice Time This is the last key section for the right hand. It starts with the syncopation we first saw in the basic version. Practice through to the end of the melody.
The Entertainer S. Joplin Basic Song No.012 The Entertainer With Step Map .............................................................68 This is one of those songs that aspiring piano players long to master. The characteristic left-hand accompaniment and attractive melody are a bit too tricky for the beginner to play all at once. We’ve made it much easier by creating an arrangement in which the left-hand accompaniment has been reduced to just the essential bass notes. “A Hearing Test?”..............
Song No.012 Basic The Entertainer With Step Map Although the arrangement is simplified, the rhythm of the melody is no less difficult than the original. You can start by listening to the example and learning it by ear, or by practicing the individual steps. Diligence is the only true shortcut. From here...
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Song No.012 The Entertainer Basic “A Hearing Test?” Let’s learn the first shape that appears in the introduction. The pitch of the starting note changes in the middle. Listen to the cue tone carefully. Beep beep beep beep Diligent Practice Time This is also a section of the intro. The last few notes are different from the shape we learned in the last step. Watch out for the black key! “Semitone Return Trip” Practice going and returning in semitone steps. Finger 1 is the key.
Song No.012 The Entertainer Basic Diligent Practice Time Take care to play the tied notes correctly. Short break “At the End of the Tunnel” The number of notes will increase gradually. Connect them while paying attention to your fingering.
Song No.012 The Entertainer Basic Diligent Practice Time Left hand Place your fingers on the keys you’ll play, and play them in order: 5, 3, 2, 3... M i d d l e C D E F G C Left Put it Together Now play the first half with both hands! It might seem a bit difficult, so practice just the right-hand part first. If there are any sections you’re having trouble with, go back to the corresponding steps using the Step Map as a guide, and practice them again.
Song No.012 The Entertainer Basic “Percussion Joins In” Just keep repeating ECDE-CDC and... hey! Where did those rhythm instruments come from? Diligent Practice Time Left hand Pay attention to your fingering on the black keys. “The Signature Phrase” Have you mastered Step 09 and Step 10? If you have you’re ready to play the song’s signature phrase with both hands. Don’t let either hand pull the other off time. Play the Whole Song! This is the finishing step! Don’t be afraid of making mistakes.
Song No.013 Advanced The Entertainer With Step Map In this arrangement harmony is added a sixth below the melody line of the basic version for a richer texture. The 16th notes in the middle section look difficult, but if you practice them thoroughly first with the right hand only you’ll get through it with no problem. Practice each hand individually, and then when you have a good feel for the parts put them together.
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Song No.013 The Entertainer Advanced “Sixths Warm-up Exercise” Practice playing sixths until you can do it naturally. You’ll encounter black keys and tempo changes along the way! C3 T h e l o w e s t C T h e h i g h e s t M i d d l e E C E C The second time is a sprint! E C Move your hand up an octave during this short break! Once again from the beginning... after a very short break. Diligent Practice Time This is the same melody segment that we learned in Step 05 of the basic version.
Song No.013 The Entertainer Advanced Left hand “A New Challenge... Part 1” This is a basic exercise for the left hand. First play the three-note chords to learn their positions. Learn the finger positions and they’ll be easy to play. Short break Left hand “A New Challenge... Part 2” Do this in the same way as the last step.
Song No.013 The Entertainer Advanced Put It Together Let’s take what we’ve learned so far and play it all through. It might be a good idea to practice each hand individually first.
Song No.013 The Entertainer Advanced Left hand “A Musical Tour” If the fingering seems difficult, notice which notes in each chord also appear in the next chord. That will be your clue. First, get your fingers ready by playing this twice. Then play this rhythmically as many times as necessary until you feel comfortable with it.
Song No.013 The Entertainer Advanced “In Vintage Fusion Style” The initial rhythm is the key to playing the two-note melody in a cool way. Begin by learning the timing. Short break “One Thing at a Time... Part 1” Most players are intimidated by continuous sequences of 16th notes. If you practice one short section at a time it becomes easy! Stop Stop “One Thing at a Time... Part 2” The rhythm is a little more complex than the last exercise. Learn the individual sections one group of notes at a time.
Song No.013 The Entertainer Advanced Left hand Diligent Practice Time Approach this exercise in the same way as Step 06. When you get comfortable with this, try to read ahead on the score a bit. “The Toughest Challenge!” Practice the climax of the middle section. When you can play this you’re almost done! Play the Whole Song! This is the finishing step! Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. Just concentrate on playing the entire song from start to finish.
Londonderry Air Traditional Basic Song No.014 Londonderry Air With Step Map .............................................................84 This song has a gentle, expressive melody. Play along with the orchestra with a relaxed, spacious feel. In this easy-to-play arrangement both the left and right hands play single-note lines. The Melody Begins..................................................................... 85 Diligent Practice Time..............................................................
Song No.014 Basic Londonderry Air With Step Map The melody begins with an auftakt, and the same rhythm is repeated a number of times. The left hand plays accompaniment in the first half, then counterpoint in the second half for different effects. Play the 8th notes smoothly and gently, with expression. From here... ...
Song No.014 Londonderry Air Basic The starting note for Steps 01 through 03. M i d d l e C C B E When you’ve located the keyboard position it’s time to start practicing. The Melody Begins The melody begins with an auftakt. The first note is played with finger 1, and should not be played too strongly. Play a little stronger as the notes get higher to build up the mood. Diligent Practice Time The “finger ready” and “finger over” (page 9) techniques are used here.
Song No.014 Londonderry Air Basic Left hand Diligent Practice Time This is practice for the left-hand accompaniment for the first half. Consider each measure as a group of notes. It will be easier to play if you keep the image of the keys you’ll play in each group in your mind before playing the first note. Play with Both Hands It’s time to play with the left and right hands together. Play the left-hand part carefully while listening to the metronome.
Song No.014 Londonderry Air Basic Special Practice: Rhythm Combinations - “Meet Marimba Man Jr.” The right hand plays eighth notes while the left hand plays a quarter note, then the right hand plays a quarter note while the left hand plays eighth notes...what’s this exercise for? Play this a number of times after the lead-in. Have fun trying not to get pulled off time by the melody playing in the background.
Song No.014 Londonderry Air Basic Steps 06 and 07 begin on these notes. Ready? left hand G C right hand left hand E G Rhythm Combinations: Ex. 1 Rhythm Combinations: Ex. 2 Try to connect the right and left hand eighth notes The F played by the left hand is a black key. Before smoothly. Don’t play the left hand finger 1 notes too playing the exercise, play the G, A, and F keys together loudly. to get a feel for the finger positions. This should be easy if you’ve done Step 05.
Song No.014 Londonderry Air Basic Diligent Practice Time Practice repeating the G note. You’ll get a nice uniform sound even if you change fingers if you play in about the same position. Special Practice - “Finishing Up in Style” The melody closes with a series of 8th notes. Learn this section by dividing into to short segments that you can practice individually. When you’re ready, play then entire section. Play the Whole Song! This is the finishing step! Don’t be afraid of making mistakes.
Song No.015 Advanced Londonderry Air With Step Map This arrangement covers a wide range from the lowest to highest notes that will allow you to enjoy the full sound and resonance of the piano as you play. Also try to observe the detailed dynamics markings. Listen to the orchestra carefully and create a rich atmosphere.
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Song No.015 Londonderry Air Advanced Special Practice: Arpeggio, R&B Version - “Follow the Harp!” This is an arpeggio exercise. The G, B, and E notes will be played in a variety of ways. Listen to the rhythms the harp plays, then play them yourself. Follow me! One, Two, Three, Four, “A little out of sync” is about right. One, Two, Three, Four, Your arpeggios 92 were beautiful...
Song No.015 Londonderry Air Advanced Diligent Practice Time Let’s practice the “finger over” (page 9) technique. It’s easier if you bend your fingers slightly. The notes played with fingers 4 and 5 are the melody, so don’t release them while you’re playing the other notes. Finger over Don’t lift your finger... Special Practice - “Bossa Mood” Left hand Let’s do some left-hand practice with a lively Bossa Nova rhythm. This type of harmony appears frequently, so you should try to remember it.
Song No.015 Londonderry Air Advanced Diligent Practice Time And now we’ll play the left-hand melody and the accompanying right-hand notes together. Play the left-hand part moderately loud, and the right-hand part a little softer. Left hand Diligent Practice Time This type of left-hand accompaniment is often heard in piano pieces. Keep your wrist relaxed and prepare early for the next note. Don’t cut the last note of the phrase short.
Song No.015 Londonderry Air Advanced Special Practice: Arpeggio, Ragtime Version - “Follow the Honky-Tonk Piano!” Welcome to the 1-octave arpeggio challenge! Follow the honky-tonk piano, copying its nuances as closely as you can. It doesn’t matter if you fall a bit behind the orchestra, but whatever you do don’t rush! Play whatever I play! Don’t worry about getting it exactly right. Just enjoy the ride! Short break I’m what they call a “Honky-Tonk Piano.
Song No.015 Londonderry Air Advanced A Beautiful Ending The right hand passes the melody line to the left hand, leading to a slow, serene ending. Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of the orchestra too! Play the Whole Song! This is the finishing step! Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. Just concentrate on playing the entire song from start to finish. Practice this with the lessons learned in each step in mind, and gradually you’ll master the whole song.
The Last Rose of Summer Traditional Basic Song No.016 The Last Rose of Summer With Step Map ............................................. 98 You’ll never want to stop playing this beautiful melody. The orchestra provides elegant support with harp, glockenspiel, celesta, and more. In the second half there’s a place where the tempo gets gradually slower. Listen to the example carefully to get a good feel for the overall mood. Play as if singing softly. Warm-up Exercise - “Under and Stretch”............
Song No.016 Basic The Last Rose of Summer With Step Map The melody for this song begins on an auftakt. The melody features repetitions and similar phrases, so if you can play the first 4 measures the rest will be easy. The left-hand rhythm in the first 2 measures repeats throughout the song. Match the feel of the left and right hands at the end of each phrase for a refined performance.
Song No.016 The Last Rose of Summer Basic Warm-up Exercise - “Under and Stretch” Auftakt and “finger under” (page 9) practice. Stretch your fingers a little more each time you play this exercise, while limbering up your mood as well. thumb under Diligent Practice Time A phrase that uses “finger change” (page 9) fingering follows the Step 01 phrase, and the line becomes more melodic. Try not to become tense at the beginning, and start with a pure, sincere feel. Stay calm, and don’t rush the C-B-A-G notes.
Song No.016 The Last Rose of Summer Basic Syncopated Melody Here we’ll learn a syncopated section of the melody. Try not to lift your fingers from the keyboard. Listen the glockenspiel in the backing orchestra, it will provide the timing guide you need. Diligent Practice Time Here a dotted rhythm and auftakt are added to Step 03. Play non-syncopated notes slightly softer to bring out the beauty of the melody.
Song No.016 The Last Rose of Summer Basic Timing Both Hands Now we’ll bring in the left hand for a two-handed performance. It’s important to synchronize the left and right hands at the points marked Here . Play the ends of the phrases gently. Here Diligent Practice Time The way you hold your fingers is essential to playing the left-hand polyphony well. Don’t hold your fingers straight. Keep them slightly bent. Keep the harmony notes synchronized so they sound as one.
Song No.016 The Last Rose of Summer Basic Special Practice - “Find a Cue!” When playing with the Learn to Play Orchestra, listen to the harp for your cue to exit from the fermata Practice listening for the right cue (!) so you can play in tight ensemble with the orchestra. U. e Le arn Or th ch est A M e ss a g e fr o m ra C ond ctor u Some of our members are a bit mischievous... (ahem). t o Pla y Diligent Practice Time The left hand also plays a black key.
Song No.017 Advanced The Last Rose of Summer With Step Map Overall the 8th notes should be played softly to make the song flow smoothly. Even difficult phrases become easier if you sing the melody as you play. Always be aware of the mood you’re creating with the left-hand accompaniment.
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Song No.017 The Last Rose of Summer Advanced Special Practice - “The Starting Rhythm” This is a collection of auftakt melodies. Try singing “La~di da~” while playing the dotted rhythms. Diligent Practice Time Play C-B-A-G beautifully, just softly touching the keys. Play smoothly, without letting the notes cut off too soon.
Song No.017 The Last Rose of Summer Advanced Left hand Special Practice - “Meet Marimba Man: Follow Me!” Let’s practice the basic left-hand accompaniment pattern. When you hear the rhythm, follow Marimba Man and copy each phrase he plays. There will be a number of variations, so listen carefully. I’m going to keep the phrases that come after this a secret. Try to follow me as best you can.
Song No.017 The Last Rose of Summer Advanced Turn Practice Next we’ll practice an ornamental turn. The melody line consists only of A, B, and C. The key is to bend your fingers slightly and play near the rear of the keyboard. Don’t rush. Play each end every note as distinctly as you can. Conceptually, a turn might look something like this. Diligent Practice Time Match the left-hand line to the right-hand line as closely as possible.
Song No.017 The Last Rose of Summer Advanced Left hand Special Practice - “Repeating Shapes” Compared to the first half, the range of notes used in the second half accompaniment is wider. The notes played by finger 5 will change, but let’s make it so that the same shape repeats no matter where you start. Prepare for the next note as early as possible. M i d d l e G A C D C the next note... the next note... the next note... the next note...
Song No.017 The Last Rose of Summer Advanced Diligent Practice Time This exercise includes grace notes, dotted rhythms, and polyphony. Listen to the orchestra carefully, and play while singing the melody. Diligent Practice Time It’s Marimba Man! Synchronize both hands from the first left-hand note. The left-hand line will go smoothly if you start with your fingers spread as if to play C, G, and E all at once. One More Diligent Practice Session The right hand phrase should be played without hesitation.
Amazing Grace Traditional Basic Song No.018 Amazing Grace With Step Map ............................................................112 The melody to this song is composed of only five notes: F, G, A, C, and D. Play this nostalgic melody with a gentle, singing feel. The Opening Melody................................................................. 113 The Second Melody.................................................................. 113 Warm-up Exercise - “The Chinese Princess”.....................
Song No.018 Basic Amazing Grace With Step Map The melody includes triplets, so stay calm and play them without rushing. The left hand holds the bass notes on the first beat.
Song No.018 Amazing Grace Basic The Opening Melody The Second Melody Once you’ve learned the overall flow, try playing the The same applies here. Grasp the overall flow then fill in melody while following the finger numbers. the blanks. Warm-up Exercise - “The Chinese Princess” Left hand It’s time to warm up the left hand! Be sure to hold the bottom bass notes for their full duration. Don’t cut off the note too soon... Diligent Practice Time Hold for the full duration...
Song No.018 Amazing Grace Basic Warm-up Exercise - “Left and Right in Sync” This exercise will help you to synchronize the left and right hands. First, concentrate on synchronizing the first beat in each measure. Diligent Practice Time Here we’ll play a left-hand bass line along with the right-hand melody. The left-hand part changes to the actual accompaniment pattern in the second half. Carefully match the timing of the notes on the first beat of each measure throughout.
Song No.018 Amazing Grace Basic Diligent Practice Time This is the last right-hand practice step. Start with the overall flow then fill in the blanks. “A Serene Ending” This is the song’s ending. First check the finger numbers and the notes they play. The rhythm changes towards the end. Play the Whole Song! This is the finishing step! Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. Just concentrate on playing the entire song from start to finish.
Song No.019 Advanced Amazing Grace With Step Map The rhythm gets a bit tricky from the second chorus. Keep playing along with the accompaniment until you get a feel for it. Practice the grace notes and glissandos until you can play them naturally.
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Song No.019 Amazing Grace Advanced Diligent Practice Time Begin with the right hand. Play while feeling the resonance of each chord and interval, and keep it up when the melody comes in the second half. Diligent Practice Time Left hand Next try out the left-hand notes. Diligent Practice Time And finally, we’re ready to play with both hands. Make the chord changes in each measure as smooth and synchronized as possible.
Song No.019 Amazing Grace Advanced Special Practice: Grace Notes - “Follow the Guitarist!” And now for some special grace note training. Copy whatever the guitarist plays.
Song No.019 Amazing Grace Advanced Diligent Practice Time Note that the left-hand and right-hand lines move in parallel. Play so that the descent to each successive note is clear. Let’s descend together, one step at a time... Left Right M i d d l e C F G Left A C D Right Both of you are doing great! “Shh, ta ta ta~” Listen for the drum cue and play “shh, ta ta ta~.” Of course you won’t actually play or hear “shh” (it’s a rest), but you should be able to feel it.
Song No.019 Amazing Grace Advanced “Triplets!” Play this tightly with the band and you’ll really impress the crowd. Play with a moderately heavy touch, and try saying “da~ da!” while playing the triplets. Last one! Cool man! “Glissandos Everywhere” Whistle! Awesome! Glissandos can be fun too! Let’s learn their timing. Try to keep the intervals clean. This looks like fun too... Yeah! Play with the right hand Play with the left hand It seems that I should do this with the palm of my hand...
To everyone who played the Learn to Play songs, Did you enjoy our Learn to Play section? Learning to play... even little by little... is a great feeling, isn’t it? The Learn to Play Orchestra is always waiting for you. Come and play with us anytime you like. The following pages also include a number of great songs arranged so they can be played easily.
Favorites This is a collection of popular folk songs and classical pieces from around the world. Join in and play a melody. Song No. 020 Tempo a =94 Frère Jacques Melody Voice Glockenspiel Traditional Song No.
Song No. 022 Tempo a =88 Aura Lee Melody Voice Soprano Sax Traditional Song No. 023 Tempo a =110 London Bridge Melody Voice Musette Accordion Traditional Song No.
Song No. 025 Tempo a =102 Nedelka Melody Voice Musette Accordion Traditional Song No. 026 Tempo a =96 Aloha Oe Melody Voice Vibraphone Q.
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Song No. 028 Tempo a =90 Old Folks at Home Melody Voice Harmonica S. C. Foster Song No.
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Song No. 031 Tempo a =92 Santa Lucia Melody Voice Classical Guitar A. Longo Song No. 032 Tempo a =120 If You're Happy and You Know It Traditional Song No. 033 Tempo a =69 Beautiful Dreamer Melody Voice Analogon Fargo Melody Voice Clarinet S. C.
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Song No. 035 Tempo a =120 Kalinka Melody Voice Clarinet Traditional Song No.
Song No. 037 Tempo a =114 Ring de Banjo S. C.
Song No. 038 Tempo a =130 La Cucaracha Melody Voice Trumpet Traditional Song No. 039 Tempo ah=132 Funiculi Funicula Melody Voice Trumpet L.
Song No. 040 Tempo a =72 Largo (from the New World) Melody Voice English Horn A. Dvorák Song No. 041 Tempo a =72 Brahms’ Lullaby Melody Voice Flute J.
Song No. 042 Tempo a =120 Liebesträume Nr.3 F.
Song No. 043 Tempo a =78 Pomp and Circumstance Melody Voice Strings E. Elgar Song No. 044 Tempo a =108 Chanson du Toreador Melody Voice Chamber Strings G.
Song No. 045 Tempo a =72 Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity Melody Voice Strings G. Holst Song No. Tempo 046 64 128 The Polovetsian Dances A.
Song No. Tempo 047 184 92 Die Moldau Melody Voice Strings B.
Song No. 048 Tempo a =80 Salut d’Amour op.12 Melody Voice Strings E. Elgar Song No. 049 Tempo a =98 Humoresques A.
Song No. 050 Tempo a =133 Melody Voice Symphony No.9 (from the New World - 4th movement) Trombone Section A.
Favorites with Style In this section we’ll enjoy playing with a variety of auto accompaniment styles. When you can play the melody all the way through, try the left-hand step! All you have to do is play the root key to play along with richly orchestrated accompaniment.
Song No. 051 Tempo a =164 : Smart Chord Song No. 052 Tempo a =85 : Smart Chord O du lieber Augustin Traditional Melody Voice Melody Voice Musette Accordion Style OberkrainerWalzer Mary Had a Little Lamb Traditional Melody Voice Melody Voice Clarinet Style Learning2/4 Song No. 053 Tempo a =108 When Irish Eyes Are Smiling E. R.
Song No. 054 Tempo a =140 Little Brown Jug Traditional Melody Voice Melody Voice Vibraphone Style BigBandFast * *In Keys to Success Step 07 and Timing, Waiting lessons, begin playing with the left hand from the second chorus.
Song No. 055 Tempo a =92 : Smart Chord Ten Little Indians Traditional Melody Voice Melody Voice Celesta Style Learning2/4 Song No.
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Song No. 058 Tempo a =108 Oh! Susanna S. C. Foster Melody Voice Melody Voice Violin Style Bluegrass Song No.
Song No. 060 Tempo a =168 : Smart Chord Turkey in the Straw Traditional Melody Voice Melody Voice Clarinet Style CountrySwing Song No. 061 Tempo a =112 : Smart Chord Muffin Man R. A.
Song No. 062 Tempo a =116 Pop Goes the Weasel Traditional Melody Voice Melody Voice Piccolo Style 6/8PianoMarch Song No. 063 Tempo a =86 Grandfather’s Clock H. C.
Song No. 064 Tempo a =120 Camptown Races S. C.
Song No. 065 Tempo a =196 When the Saints Go Marching In Traditional Melody Voice Melody Voice Trumpet Style Dixieland Song No.
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Song No. 069 Tempo a =116 American Patrol F. W.
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alla turca With a Turkish feel marziale With a march feel allargando Gradually slower and louder meno mosso Less movement assai Very molto More cantabile Singing non agitato Calmly commodo Relaxed non troppo Not too much con affetto Lovingly poco A little con moto Animated poco a poco Little by little D dolce Sweetly poco moto With a little more motion E espress. (espressivo) With expression polka Polka (fast 2/4 time) G grazioso Elegantly rall. / rallent.
Instrument Master This is a collection of songs that feature instruments other than piano. Enjoy the sound of the various instruments with orchestra backing. Song No. Tempo 071 146 73 Sicilienne/Fauré Melody Voice Flute G. Fauré Song No. 072 Tempo a =78 Swan Lake Melody Voice Oboe P. I.
Song No. 073 Tempo a =116 Grand March (Aida) G.
Song No. Tempo 074 108 54 Serenade for Strings in C major, op.48 Melody Voice Strings P. I. Tchaikovsky Song No. 075 Tempo a =79 Pizzicato Polka Melody Voice Pizzicato Strings J.
Song No. 076 Tempo a =88 Romance de Amor Melody Voice Classical Guitar Traditional Song No. 077 Tempo a =116 Menuett BWV Anh.114 J. S.
Song No. 078 Tempo a =76 Ave Verum Corpus W. A.
Song No. Tempo 079 110 220 Melody Voice Radetzky Marsch Symphony Kit J. Strauss I Enjoy the atmosphere of a live concert by clapping along with the orchestra using the key. Begin softly after the introduction, and then clap harder as the intensity of the orchestra increases. After a break in the middle, clap energetically in time with the orchestra for the big finale! A variety of percussion instruments can be played via the other keys.
Piano Repertoire Here's a collection of well-known and well-loved piano pieces from around the world. Immerse yourself in the beautiful sound of the piano, either with orchestra backing or solo. Song No.
Song No. 081 Tempo a =106 Die Lorelei Melody Voice Live! Concert Grand Piano F.
Song No. 082 Tempo a =79 Home Sweet Home H. R.
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Song No. 086 Tempo a =92 Silent Night F.
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Song No. 088 Tempo a =72 O Christmas Tree Melody Voice Live! Concert Grand Piano Traditional Song No. 089 Tempo a =60 Sonata Pathétique 2nd Adagio Cantabile L. v.
Song No. 090 Tempo a =70 Ave Maria/J. S. Bach - Gounod Melody Voice Live! Concert Grand Piano J. S. Bach/C. F.
Song No. 091 Tempo a =62 Jesus bleibet meine Freude Melody Voice Live! Concert Grand Piano J. S.
Song No. 092 Tempo a =66 Prelude op.28-15 “Raindrop” F.
Song No. 093 Tempo a =100 Nocturne op.9-2 Melody Voice Live! Concert Grand Piano F.
Song No. 094 Tempo a =56 Etude op.10-3 “Chanson de L’adieu” Melody Voice Live! Concert Grand Piano F.
Song No. 095 Tempo a =70 Romanze (Serenade K.525) W. A.
Song No. 096 Tempo a =121 Arabesque Melody Voice Live! Concert Grand Piano J. F.
Song No. 097 Tempo a =122 La Chevaleresque J. F.
Song No. 098 Tempo d=142 Für Elise L. v.
Song No. 099 Tempo a =128 Turkish March W. A.
Song No. 100 Tempo a =69 24 Preludes op.28-7 Melody Voice Live! Concert Grand Piano F.
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Song No. 102 Tempo a =72 Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair Melody Voice Live! Concert Grand Piano S. C.
Special Appendix Touch Tutor Musical expression is the result of an effective use of dynamics, tempo, and phrasing. In this category, how hard or soft you play the keys is referred to as “Touch” and can be used to express dynamics. Using “Touch” freely widens the power of expression in your playing. Give it a try. * Refer the strength level displayed in the LCD and use “touch”. To play with the same voice that is used in the performance data, select voice number “000” (Song OTS Mode). Song No.
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Chord Studies 12 Songs—an Introduction to Chords l What are Chords? A chord is a group of notes, usually three or more, that produce harmony when sounded together. Developing an understanding of chords lets you play a wider variety of songs on instruments equipped with the style function. l Lets Try Some Chords Rather than try to explain how chords work, its better to have an understanding of what the different chords sound like.
Song No. 114 Chord Study 02 Play the Dm chord. Playing the notes one by one with a strong feel creates a hard rock feel. Song No. 115 Chord Study 03 Play the Em chord. Play along with this relaxing Bossa Nova rhythm.
Song No. 116 Chord Study 04 Play the F chord. Take note of and play along with the rhythmic cymbals that enter in the middle of the tune.
Song No. 117 Chord Study 05 Play the G chord. Playing the notes a little shorter in the last half of the tune creates a march like feel.
Song No. 118 Chord Study 06 Play the Am chord. This three beat rhythm creates a nice waltz feel. Song No. 119 Chord Study 07 Play the Bm chord. Listen closely to the drum pattern and play the notes firmly matching the timing of each note with the drum rhythm.
Song No. 120 Chord Study 08 This exercise uses major chords to familiarize yourself with playing chord progressions.
Song No. 121 Chord Study 09 This exercise uses minor chords to familiarize yourself with playing chord progressions.
Song No. 122 Chord Study 10 This song is in G minor. Try playing the chord progression along with this Tango rhythm.
Song No. 123 Chord Study 11 This song is in A major. Practice this common chord progression set to a nice waltz feel. Song No. 124 Chord Study 12 This song is in G minor. Play along with its nice Jazz feel.
Chord Progressions The chords that were introduced in the “Chord Studies” category can be combined in a series to create a song. This series of chords is called a chord progression. Musical styles all have their own standard chord progressions, but first let’s try playing some basic chords. Notes can be combined in a number of different ways to make chords, but the most basic combination is three notes stacked in thirds forming a triad.
Basic Rules Song #126 example: • 1Note: Play the root note of the chord • 2Notes: Play the root + the 3rd interval • 3Notes: Play the root + the 3rd + the 5th interval • ALL: Play all the notes that make up the chord. Because notes played outside of the keyboard’s default chord detection range are not detected, chord inversions are used. You can make a chord inversion by changing the order in which the notes of a chord are stacked.
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