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Piano Foundations

Beginner · Ages 6+

Lesson 1 · 8 min

Sitting at the piano

Set up a healthy, relaxed playing position.

Steps

  1. 1Sit on the front half of the bench with feet flat on the floor.
  2. 2Elbows level with the keys, shoulders relaxed.
  3. 3Curve your fingers as if holding a small ball.

Today's practice

Sit, set your hands on the keys and hold the position for 30 seconds, three times.

Practice tool

Metronome

80 BPM