{"id":20791,"date":"2023-12-18T20:11:57","date_gmt":"2023-12-19T03:11:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/blog\/?p=20791"},"modified":"2025-04-25T16:52:02","modified_gmt":"2025-04-25T23:52:02","slug":"fundamental-technical-skills-for-beginner-piano","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/blog\/fundamental-technical-skills-for-beginner-piano\/","title":{"rendered":"Fundamental technical skills for beginner piano"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n<font size=\"3\"><\/p>\n<div width=\"440\">\n<font size=\"4\">When learning piano as a beginner, developing <strong>fundamental technical skills<\/strong> is essential. Here are the core skills to focus on:<\/font><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<font size=\"4\">I. <strong>Posture and Hand Position<\/strong><\/font><\/p>\n<ol>\n<ul>\n<ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Sit with proper posture: straight back, relaxed shoulders, and feet flat on the floor.<\/li>\n<li>Keep hands relaxed with slightly curved fingers.<\/li>\n<li>Maintain a natural wrist level, avoiding tension.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ol>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n<font size=\"4\">II. <strong>Keyboard Familiarity<\/strong><\/font><\/p>\n<ol>\n<ul>\n<ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Learn <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/blog\/piano-layout\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">the layout of the piano keys<\/a> (white and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/blog\/piano-layout\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">black keys<\/a>).<\/li>\n<li>Memorize the<!--more--> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/lessons\/preparation\/basicmusicnotation\/?id=4\/#lesson4\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">note names<\/a> (A-G) and locate middle C.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ol>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n<font size=\"4\">III. <strong>Finger Independence and Dexterity<\/strong><\/font><\/p>\n<ol>\n<ul>\n<ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Practice exercises like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/blog\/five-finger-exercise\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">five-finger patterns<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/blog\/major-scales\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">scales<\/a> to improve finger coordination.<\/li>\n<li>Play slowly to build strength and control in each finger.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ol>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n<font size=\"4\">IV. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/lessons\/preparation\/basicmusicnotation\/?id=5\/#lesson5\">Basic Rhythm and Timing<\/a><\/strong><\/font><\/p>\n<ol>\n<ul>\n<ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Learn to count beats and understand <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/blog\/learn-to-read-piano-music-time-signatures\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">time signatures<\/a> (e.g., 4\/4, 3\/4).<\/li>\n<li>Practice clapping or tapping rhythms before playing them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ol>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n<font size=\"4\">V. <strong>Reading Music<\/strong><\/font><\/p>\n<ol>\n<ul>\n<ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Learn to read notes on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/lessons\/preparation\/basicmusicnotation\/?id=4#\/lesson4\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">the treble and bass clefs<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Start with simple pieces that introduce basic notes and rhythms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ol>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n<font size=\"4\">VI. <strong>Basic Dynamics and Touch<\/strong><\/font><\/p>\n<ol>\n<ul>\n<ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Practice playing soft (piano) and loud (forte) passages.<\/li>\n<li>Experiment with touch to produce even tones.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ol>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n<font size=\"4\">VII. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/lessons\/beginner\/musictheory\/?id=13\/#lesson13\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Scales<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/blog\/major-chords-learn-piano-for-beginners\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chords<\/a><\/strong><\/font><\/p>\n<ol>\n<ul>\n<ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Begin with major and minor scales (e.g., C major, G major) to build finger strength and understand key patterns.<\/li>\n<li>Learn basic triads (e.g., C, G, F major chords).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ol>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n<font size=\"4\">VIII. <strong>Coordination Between Hands<\/strong><\/font><\/p>\n<ol>\n<ul>\n<ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Start with simple exercises where the left and right hands play separately.<\/li>\n<li>Gradually progress to playing both hands together in easy pieces.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ol>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n<font size=\"4\">IX. <strong>Pedal Technique (Optional Early Skill)<\/strong><\/font><\/p>\n<ol>\n<ul>\n<ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Learn basic use of the sustain pedal (right pedal) for holding notes, starting with simple songs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ol>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n<font size=\"4\">X. <strong>Consistent Practice and Patience<\/strong><\/font><\/p>\n<ol>\n<ul>\n<ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Practice daily, even for short sessions, to build muscle memory and confidence.<\/li>\n<li>Start slow, and focus on accuracy over speed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ol>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\n<font size=\"4\">A combination of these foundational skills will prepare you for more advanced techniques and pieces as you progress in your piano journey!<\/font>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/font><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<font size=\"5\"><\/p>\n<table width=\"440\" align=\"center\">\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\">\n      <strong>___________________________________<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\">\n      <font color=\"red\">You May Also Like:<\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/font><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<font size=\"5\"><\/p>\n<table width=\"440\" align=\"center\">\n<tr>\n<td width=\"145\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"color: #ff66ff\"><b>Free<\/b><\/span>&nbsp;<br \/>\n      White Piano Key Names&nbsp;<br \/>\n      <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/lessons\/preparation\/pianolayout\/?id=2\/#lesson2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/white-key-names.jpg\" alt=\"White Key Names\" width=\"140\" height=\"140\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3896\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"145\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"color: #ff66ff\"><b>Piano<\/b><\/span>&nbsp;<br \/>\n      Piano&nbsp;<br \/>\n      Layout&nbsp;<br \/>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/lessons\/preparation\/pianolayout\/?id=1\/#lesson1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/01\/piano_keys_layout-1024x853.jpg\" alt=\"piano_keys_layout\" width=\"140\" height=\"140\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-11063\" 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https:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/row_row_row_your_boat_melody_arranged_by_zebra_keys-180x180.jpg 180w, https:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/row_row_row_your_boat_melody_arranged_by_zebra_keys-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"135\">\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/blog\/oh-susanna\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9058\" src=\"http:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/08\/Easy_Piano_Oh_Susanna_20.jpg\" alt=\"Easy_Piano_Oh_Susanna_20\" width=\"135\" height=\"120\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"135\">\n      <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/blog\/aura-lee-learn-piano\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/Easy_Piano_Aura_Lee_20.jpg\" alt=\"Easy_Piano_Aura_Lee_20\" width=\"140\" height=\"120\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9055\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/font>&nbsp;<br \/>\n<font size=\"4\"><\/p>\n<table width=\"400\" cellspacing=\"8\" cellpadding=\"8\">\n<tr>\n<td>\n      <strong><font color=\"burgundy\">BIG NOTE PIANO SONGS<\/font><\/strong><br \/>\n      Includes 11 Easy Songs for Beginners: <em>Bingo, Brother John, Camptown Races, Happy Birthday, London Bridge Is Falling Down, Old MacDonald, and more.<\/em>&nbsp;<br \/>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Note-Piano-Songs-Beginner-Book-ebook\/dp\/B08CTWLSWM\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/Big-Note-Piano-Songs-1-500x233.jpg\" alt=\"Big-Note-Piano-Songs-#1 500x233\" width=\"400\" height=\"250\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13405\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/font><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #9966ff;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\"><strong>Free Piano Lessons<\/strong><\/span><\/span>&nbsp;<br \/>\n<font size=\"5\"><\/p>\n<table width=\"240\" cellspacing=\"10\" cellpadding=\"10\">\n<tr>\n<td width=\"80\">\n      <span style=\"color: #00ccff;\"><b>Lesson 1<\/b><\/span> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/lessons\/preparation\/pianolayout\/?id=1\/#lesson1\" target=\"_blank\">Piano Keys Layout<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"80\">\n      <span style=\"color: #00ccff;\"><b>Lesson 2<\/b><\/span> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/lessons\/preparation\/pianolayout\/?id=2\/#lesson2\" target=\"_blank\">Names of White Keys<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"80\">\n      <span style=\"color: #00ccff;\"><b>Lesson 3<\/b><\/span> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/lessons\/preparation\/pianolayout\/?id=3\/#lesson3\" target=\"_blank\">Names of Black Keys<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"80\">\n      <span style=\"color: #00ccff;\"><b>Lesson 4<\/b><\/span> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/lessons\/preparation\/basicmusicnotation\/?id=4\/#lesson4\" target=\"_blank\">Piano Grand Staff<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"80\">\n      <span style=\"color: #00ccff;\"><b>Lesson 5<\/b><\/span> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/lessons\/preparation\/basicmusicnotation\/?id=5\/#lesson5\" target=\"_blank\">Music Notation &#8211; Note Durations<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"80\">\n      <span style=\"color: #00ccff;\"><b>Music Tool<\/b><\/span> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/resources\/musictools\/virtualkeyboard\/\" target=\"_blank\">Virtual Piano Keyboard<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"80\">\n      <span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"><b>Lesson 6<\/b><\/span> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/lessons\/beginner\/learnsongs\/?id=6\/#lesson6\" target=\"_blank\">Learn Song, Brother John<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"80\">\n      <span style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"><b>Lesson 7<\/b><\/span> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/lessons\/beginner\/learnsongs\/?id=7\/#lesson7\" target=\"_blank\">London Bridge is Falling Down<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"80\">\n      <strong><span style=\"color: red;\">Learn to play Easy Song<\/span><\/strong>:<br \/>\n      <a title=\"Jingle Bells\" href=\"http:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/blog\/free-christmas-sheet-music\/#jinglebells\" target=\"_blank\">Jingle Bells<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/font><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n  <a href=\"http:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/lessons\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-7321\" src=\"http:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/free-online-piano-lessons-resources1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"free-online-piano-lessons-resources1\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/free-online-piano-lessons-resources1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/05\/free-online-piano-lessons-resources1.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<font size=\"3\"><\/p>\n<table width=\"400\" cellspacing=\"8\" cellpadding=\"8\">\n<tr>\n<td>\n      <strong><font color=\"red\">Lesson 2<\/font> &#8211; Names of White Keys<\/strong><br \/>\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/lessons\/preparation\/pianolayout\/?id=2\/#lesson1=2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/white-key-names.jpg\" alt=\"White Key Names\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3896\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n      <strong><font color=\"red\">Lesson 3<\/font> &#8211; Names of Black Keys<\/strong><br \/>\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/lessons\/preparation\/pianolayout\/?id=3\/#lesson3\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/08\/black-key-names.jpg\" alt=\"Black Key Names\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3914\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n      <strong><font color=\"red\">Lesson 4<\/font> &#8211; Piano Grand Staff<\/strong><br \/>\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/lessons\/preparation\/basicmusicnotation\/?id=4\/#lesson4\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/Music-Notation.20.jpg\" alt=\"Music Notation.20\" width=\"300\" height=\"250\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10035\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table width=\"400\" cellspacing=\"8\" cellpadding=\"8\" align=\"center\">\n<tr>\n<td width=\"200\" align=\"center\">\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/lessons\/beginner\/learnsongs\/?id=6\/#lesson6\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/How-to-Play-Brother-John-and-Virtual-Piano.2.jpg\" alt=\"How to Play Brother John and Virtual Piano.2\" width=\"170\" height=\"250\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9185\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"200\" align=\"center\">\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/free-piano-lessons-and-resources-zebrakeys-b.jpg\" alt=\"Free Piano Lessons and Resources\" width=\"170\" height=\"250\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11149\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"200\" align=\"center\">\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/lessons\/advanced\/learnsongs\/?id=39\/#lesson39\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7973\" src=\"http:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/Zebrakeys_The_First_Noel1.jpg\" alt=\"Zebrakeys_The_First_Noel\" width=\"170\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"200\" align=\"center\">\n  <a href=\"http:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/lessons\/beginner\/learnsongs\/?id=8\/#lesson8\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/How-to-Play-Twinkle-Twinkle-Little-Star.2-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"How to Play Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.2\" width=\"170\" height=\"170\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8898\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/How-to-Play-Twinkle-Twinkle-Little-Star.2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/How-to-Play-Twinkle-Twinkle-Little-Star.2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/07\/How-to-Play-Twinkle-Twinkle-Little-Star.2.jpg 648w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 170px) 100vw, 170px\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"200\" align=\"center\">\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/blog\/up-on-the-housetop\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3924\" src=\"http:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/up-on-the-housetop.jpg\" alt=\"Up On The Housetop\" width=\"200\" height=\"180\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"200\" align=\"center\">\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/blog\/free-christmas-sheet-music\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/We-Wish-You-A-Merry-Christmas.jpg\" alt=\"we-wish-you-a-merry-christmas\" width=\"200\" height=\"220\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10910\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/font><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<font size=\"5\"><\/p>\n<table width=\"440\" align=\"center\">\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\">____________________________<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\"><font color=\"burgundy\">Click below to access:<\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/font>&nbsp;<br \/>\n<font size=\"5\"><\/p>\n<table width=\"440\" align=\"center\">\n<tr>\n<td width=\"80\" align=\"center\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/blog\/page\/1\/\">Page 1<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"6\" align=\"center\">|<\/td>\n<td width=\"80\" align=\"center\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/blog\/page\/2\/\">Page 2<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"6\" align=\"center\">|<\/td>\n<td width=\"80\" align=\"center\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/blog\/page\/3\/\">Page 3<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"6\" align=\"center\">|<\/td>\n<td width=\"80\" align=\"center\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/blog\/page\/4\/\">Page 4<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"6\" align=\"center\">|<\/td>\n<td width=\"80\" align=\"center\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/blog\/page\/5\/\">Page 5<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td 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12<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"6\" align=\"center\">|<\/td>\n<td width=\"80\" align=\"center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/blog\/page\/13\/\">Page 13<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"6\" align=\"center\">|<\/td>\n<td width=\"80\" align=\"center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/blog\/page\/14\/\">Page 14<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"6\" align=\"center\">|<\/td>\n<td width=\"80\" align=\"center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/blog\/page\/15\/\">Page 15<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/font>&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<font size=\"5\"><\/p>\n<table width=\"440\" align=\"center\">\n<tr>\n<td width=\"145\" align=\"center\">\n      <font color=\"red\">Free<\/font>&nbsp;<br \/>\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/blog\/camptown-races\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/06\/camptown-races.jpg\" alt=\"Camptown Races\" width=\"140\" height=\"120\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3920\" 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href=\"http:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/blog\/deck-the-halls-sing-along-music\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11790\" src=\"http:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/8.-Christmas_Deck_The_Halls_300.1.jpg\" alt=\"==8. Christmas_Deck_The_Halls_300.1\" width=\"145\" height=\"200\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"145\" align=\"center\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/blog\/i-am-a-little-teapot\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/04\/i-am-a-little-teapot_zebrakeys300x250.jpg\" alt=\"I Am A Little Teapot - Singalong with Lyrics\" width=\"145\" height=\"130\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6253\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"145\" align=\"center\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/blog\/aura-lee-learn-piano\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/10\/Easy_Piano_Aura_Lee_20.jpg\" alt=\"Easy_Piano_Aura_Lee_20\" width=\"140\" height=\"110\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9055\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/font>&nbsp;<br \/>\n<font size=\"5\"><\/p>\n<div width=\"400\" align=\"center\">\n  <span style=\"color: #ff0099\">Learn for Free &#8211; Online Piano Lessons<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<table width=\"400\" align=\"center\">\n<tr>\n<td width=\"40\" align=\"center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/lessons\/preparation\/pianolayout\/?id=1\/#lesson1\">1<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"2\" align=\"center\">|<\/td>\n<td width=\"40\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"color: #ffcc00\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/lessons\/preparation\/pianolayout\/?id=2\/#lesson2\">2<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"2\" align=\"center\">|<\/td>\n<td width=\"40\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"color: #ffcc00\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/lessons\/preparation\/pianolayout\/?id=3\/#lesson3\">3<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"2\" align=\"center\">|<\/td>\n<td width=\"40\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"color: #00ff99\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/lessons\/preparation\/basicmusicnotation\/?id=4#\/lesson4\">4<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"2\" align=\"center\">|<\/td>\n<td width=\"40\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"color: #00ff99\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/lessons\/preparation\/basicmusicnotation\/?id=5\/#lesson5\">5<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"2\" align=\"center\">|<\/td>\n<td width=\"40\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"color: #ffcc00\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/lessons\/beginner\/learnsongs\/?id=6\/#lesson6\">6<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"2\" align=\"center\">|<\/td>\n<td width=\"40\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"color: #ffcc00\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/lessons\/beginner\/learnsongs\/?id=7\/#lesson7\">7<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"2\" align=\"center\">|<\/td>\n<td width=\"40\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"color: #ffcc00\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/lessons\/beginner\/learnsongs\/?id=8\/#lesson8\">8<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"40\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"color: #00ff99\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/lessons\/beginner\/chords\/?id=9\/#lesson9\">9<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"2\" align=\"center\">|<\/td>\n<td width=\"40\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"color: #00ff99\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/lessons\/beginner\/chords\/?id=10\/#lesson10\">10<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"2\" align=\"center\">|<\/td>\n<td width=\"40\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"color: #00ff99\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/lessons\/beginner\/chords\/?id=11\/#lesson11\">11<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"2\" align=\"center\">|<\/td>\n<td width=\"40\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"color: #ff7700\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/lessons\/beginner\/musictheory\/?id=12\/#lesson12\">12<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"2\" align=\"center\">|<\/td>\n<td width=\"40\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"color: #ff7700\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/lessons\/beginner\/musictheory\/?id=13\/#lesson13\">13<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"2\" align=\"center\">|<\/td>\n<td width=\"40\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"color: #ff7700\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/lessons\/beginner\/musictheory\/?id=14\/#lesson14\">14<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"2\" align=\"center\">|<\/td>\n<td width=\"40\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"color: #ff7700\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/lessons\/beginner\/musictheory\/?id=15\/#lesson15\">15<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"2\" align=\"center\">|<\/td>\n<td width=\"40\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"color: #00ff99\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/lessons\/#ntermediatepiano\"><font size=\"3\">24 thru 50<\/font><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"40\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"color: #ff7700\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/lessons\/beginner\/musictheory\/?id=16\/#lesson16\">16<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"2\" align=\"center\">|<\/td>\n<td width=\"40\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"color: #00ff99\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/lessons\/beginner\/improvisation\/?id=17\/#lesson17\">17<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"2\" align=\"center\">|<\/td>\n<td width=\"40\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"color: #00ff99\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/lessons\/beginner\/improvisation\/?id=18\/#lesson18\">18<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"2\" align=\"center\">|<\/td>\n<td width=\"40\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"color: #00ff99\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/lessons\/beginner\/improvisation\/?id=19\/#lesson19\">19<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"2\" align=\"center\">|<\/td>\n<td width=\"40\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"color: #00ff99\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/lessons\/beginner\/improvisation\/?id=20\/#lesson20\">20<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"2\" align=\"center\">|<\/td>\n<td width=\"40\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"color: #ffcc00\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/lessons\/beginner\/technique\/?id=21\/#lesson21\">21<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"2\" align=\"center\">|<\/td>\n<td width=\"40\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"color: #ffcc00\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/lessons\/beginner\/technique\/?id=22\/#lesson22\">22<\/a><\/td>\n<td width=\"2\" align=\"center\">|<\/td>\n<td width=\"40\" align=\"center\"><span style=\"color: #ffcc00\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/lessons\/beginner\/technique\/?id=23\/#lesson23\">23<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/font><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<font size=\"4\"><\/p>\n<div width=\"440\" align=\"center\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zebrakeys.com\/blog\/piano-technique-for-beginners\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Piano Technique for Beginners<\/a><br \/>\n  &nbsp;<br \/>\n  <iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"315\" height=\"560\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oSj-8NEh2QU\" title=\"Learn how to practice fingers exercise to strengthen the flexibility of your fingers\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; 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