Play Your First Song on Piano
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After 90 min: You can play a complete recognizable song from start to finish on piano.
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Master the C Major Scale on Piano
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·BeginnerAfter 90 min: You can play the C major scale smoothly in both hands at 120 bpm without mistakes.
What you need
Piano or keyboardScale fingering chart
The 90-Minute Plan
Understand scale structure0–10 min
Learn the C major scale: C-D-E-F-G-A-B-C. Play each note slowly with one finger per note. Notice the whole-step, whole-step, half-step pattern: W-W-H-W-W-W-H.
Establish right hand fingering10–28 min
Use proper fingering: thumb (1) on C, index (2) on D, middle (3) on E, ring (4) on F, pinky (5) on G. Then tuck thumb under the hand to play A (1), B (2), C (3). Repeat 15 times slowly.
Add left hand mirroring28–50 min
Play the same scale with left hand in reverse, starting thumb on high C, ending on low C. Practice both hands separately at moderate tempo (80 bpm) until fluid.
Play hands together in octaves50–72 min
Play right hand C major ascending while left hand plays C major descending, creating musical balance. Maintain steady tempo. Practice 10 times without stopping.
Achieve performance tempo72–90 min
Increase to 120 bpm using a metronome. Play scale ascending then descending, 3 times clean. Record and listen. Your goal: smooth, even, controlled.
Pro Tip
Proper fingering is non-negotiable—fight the urge to use only your strongest fingers or you'll hit a speed ceiling fast.
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