Early Beginner
Months 3-6: Completing the first octave and developing musicality
Lesson 11
F Natural and Bb
You've now learned most of the notes in the first octave. Adding F natural and Bb completes your chromatic range from low C to high D!
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Articulation and Legato
Articulation is how you begin and end each note—it's one of the most powerful tools for musical expression. The same melody can sound playful, dramati...
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Dotted Rhythms
A dot after a note adds half of that note's value to its length. Dotted rhythms create a lilting, uneven feel that's essential for many beautiful melo...
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3/4 Time and Waltzes
3/4 time—also called "waltz time"—is one of the most beautiful time signatures in music. With three beats per measure, it creates a gentle, ...
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Dynamic Expression
Dynamics—changes in volume—are one of the most powerful tools for musical expression. Playing everything at the same volume is like speaking in a mono...
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Simple Duets
Playing with others is one of music's greatest joys! Duets teach you to listen, blend, and create harmony. Even if you're practicing alone, learning b...
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High E and Extended Range
High E5 is your gateway to the extended upper register! With your growing command of the half-hole, you can now play melodies spanning nearly two octa...
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Chromatic Passages
The chromatic scale includes all twelve notes within an octave—all the white and black keys on a piano. Playing chromatically on recorder requires spe...
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6/8 Time Signature
6/8 time is one of music's most delightful meters! Despite having "6" in the time signature, it usually feels like two big beats per measure...
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Sight-Reading Skills
Sight-reading—playing music you've never seen before—is one of the most valuable musical skills! Good sight-readers can quickly learn new pieces, play...
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