Playing a melody in the C position on the keyboard
I can identify the notes C to G on the keyboard and perform a melody in the C position.
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- Year 7
Playing a melody in the C position on the keyboard
I can identify the notes C to G on the keyboard and perform a melody in the C position.
Copyrighted materials: to view and download resources from this lesson, you’ll need to be in the UK and
Lesson details
Key learning points
- On the keyboard, the C is to the left of the two black keys.
- The C position is when you place your thumb on C and other fingers on the adjacent notes allowing for more control.
- Recognising C, D, E, F and G on the stave.
- C on the stave is distinctive as it sits under the stave and has its own line.
- Practising slowly at first allows time for more accuracy.
Keywords
C position - A hand position when playing the keyboard. The most important features is having your thumb on C.
Melody - The main tune or recognisable part in a piece of music.
Stave - A set of five lines used in music to show different notes.
Common misconception
Mistaking F (or another note) for C and not understanding the impact this has on the finger prompts.
Reinforce 'C to the left of the two black keys', why F is a common mistake and the finger prompts only work if the C position is correct.
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