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Piano Foundations

Beginner · Ages 6+

Lesson 3 · 12 min

The five-finger position

Play C–D–E–F–G with fingers 1 to 5.

Steps

  1. 1Thumb (1) on middle C, fingers 2–5 on D, E, F, G.
  2. 2Play each note slowly, letting the others rest.
  3. 3Keep fingertips curved and wrists level.

Today's practice

Play up and down the five notes 5 times with each hand, at 60 BPM.

Practice tool

Metronome

80 BPM