In this class, Jacob Lamb takes you through the basics of learning piano, with no prior knowledge necessary! Consider this your first piano class. We'll start with the basics: Notes and terminology - using countless graphics and views of the material to make sure nobody gets left behind or lost.

We dive into playing two notes at a time, and how to play any chord in the world - which unlocks any song in the world!

Each lesson video features closeup views, as well as pictures to help you grasp new information quickly and easily. There is also a workbook attached in the project section for you to play along with our sheet music examples.

By the end of the course, you'll be able to search for any song online and begin playing through like a natural!

Download the workbook here

Lesson list:

Half and Whole Steps + Octaves
We start from the beginning, naming simple movements on the piano
How to Read Sheet Music
Learn to understand and interpret sheet music... it's easier than you think!
Reading Music: Treble Clef 1
Our first three notes in the treble clef; C, D and E
Reading Music: Treble Clef 2
Our second treble clef video covering the F and G notes. One more to go!
Reading Music: Treble Clef 3
Our last treble clef video, on notes A and B
Reading Music: Bass Clef 1
Our first three notes now in the bass clef; C, B and A
Reading Music: Bass Clef 2
Our second bass clef video, looking at G and F
Reading Music: Bass Clef 3
Our final bass clef video, finishing with E, D and C
Reading Music: Combining Clefs!
Let's look at how to put both clefs together in a song
Playing Songs 1: Sharps and Flats
Let's take a look at the black keys and how to use them
Playing Songs 2: Intervals
Two notes at a time - the building blocks of our chords!
Playing Songs 3: Chords
Every song can be played using chords - so let's learn how to build chords on the piano!
Song Practice: Viva La Vida
The most enjoyable way to practice chords - with a song!
Playing Songs 4: Root Notes
Let's add some left hand depth to our songs
Chords 1: A Simple Trick (MmmMMmm)
Here's an easy way to remember which chords are naturally major or naturally minor
Chords 2: Suspended Chords
A variation on basic chords - to spice up your playing!
Chords 3: Slash Chords
What happens when our root note is different?
Using the Sustain Pedal
Using our feet to help our hands!
Final Project
A description and explanation of the class final project
Congratulations and Farewell!
You've finished the course! Now you should have a basic understanding of sheet music, chords and playing songs. Congratulations!

For more Masterclasses, books, backing tracks and music community, check out www.jacoblamb.com

Michelle Branch

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