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Core Piano Course
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Are you a complete beginner and want to learn how to play the piano in a fun and easy way with AyseDeniz? If so, this course is for you. This course teaches you the formula of learning new music.
You will be able to learn piano and build repertoire with the support of our incredible community of piano lovers - and of course, with direct support from AyseDeniz.
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CORE PIANO COURSE
This Course Includes
67 VIDEOS ON-DEMAND
39 DOWNLOADABLE RESSOURCES
FULL LIFETIME ACCESS
ACCESS TO AN INCREDIBLE COMMUNITY
PREVIEW OF THE CLASSES
We'll start slow...
Notes on the Piano CDGA
Improvise on CDGA
Rhythm
Are you ready to get started? Join us today!
Ode to Joy - Intro
12 Bar Blues Progression
... but soon you'll be able to improvise and build your repertoire!
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CORE PIANO COURSE
We offer a full refund if you cancel your purchase within 14 days.
Course Schedule
This is the course structure. You will get access to 67 short and interactive videos in which AyseDeniz will explain the basic concepts ranging from reading sheet music to theory and harmony. You will also learn how to play Ode To Joy by Beethoven and apply the formula on "how to master a piece from scratch" to any other sheet music you choose that fit your level of playing.
The course is all pre-recorded and you will have instant access to all the videos and course materials including sheet music and homework assignments. When you finish the course, you will have the option to receive a theory & practical certificate of completion and a shoutout from AyseDeniz herself.
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You also will be able to ask questions to AyseDeniz through the private facebook group and the live streams, and share your progress videos with the rest of the students and community members!
Introduction
Welcome! We will learn so much in this course together! Make sure to take your time when you need and stop the videos!
1
Notes on the Piano CDGA
Let's start from very basics with my formula to easily remember which notes are where on the piano. You will love the easy cartoon metaphors and never forget where you are on the keys! We will first start with 4 notes.
2
Improvise on CDGA
You will have fun improvising using the notes you have just learned, playing over the accompaniment I have created for you. You can download the Mp3 and practice over it. Follow the instructions on the video!
3
The Alphabet of Music
Now we learn all the note names and their locations on the keyboard with my method.
4
Reading Sheet Music
Reading sheet music is not as hard as you may think it is!
5
Rhythm
In this lecture you will learn what rhythm means, turn words into rhythm, and clap examples from famous tunes.
6
Tempo
Learn what tempo means and how you can apply it to music.
7
Bars (Measures)
Learn how music is organised on sheet music and what a bar/measure means.
8
Note Values
Learn about: Structure of a Note, Note Values, Dotted Notes
9
Rests
Learn about: Rest Values, Dotted Rests
10
Time Signature
Learn about time signatures and what they mean.
11
Rhythm Homework #1
Rhythm Homework 1:
Create different rhythms for 2 measures based on the following time signatures using one note on a staff. Keep it simple but make sure each measure is different.:
3/4
4/4
6/8
Then try to clap or play these - you can use a metronome to keep the pulse consistent! You can use the staff paper attached or draw your own! Make sure to put the clef and the time signature!
12
Rhythm Homework #2
Rhythm Homework 2: Write your very first composition on sheet music!
Write a small composition of 4 bars using different rhythms with the notes we learned on one staff! Make sure each bar adds up to the same value, and make sure to use a clef and a time signature. Use the manuscript attached.
13
Finger Numbers
Learn how we label our finger numbers! Download the attached sheet to remind yourself!
14
Intervals (Basic)
Learn about whole tone and half tone intervals. More intervals will come towards the end of the course!
15
Accidentals
Learn about: Sharps / Flats, Enharmonic notes
16
Accidentals (Quiz)
Quiz time! Let's see how well you've learned your accidentals!
17
Dynamics
Learn about the softest to the loudest dynamic markings in Italian!
18
Tempo Markings
Learn about different tempo markings in Italian. Use the attached chart for more tempo markings in Italian, German and French.
19
Articulations
Learn about:
Staccato
Legato
Accent
Slur
Tie
20
How to Start a Piece: Posture
Get ready to play! But first, let's make sure you know the correct way to sit!
21
Ode To Joy Introduction
You will learn my arrangement of Beethoven's Ode To Joy for easy piano. Here is how it sounds when I play it for you. Attached is the sheet music, please download it and have it ready!
You will soon receive an email from info@borderlesspiano.com - so make sure you have added us to your contacts!
22
Right Hand Separate
The best way to learn a piece is to start with hands separately: let's begin with the right hand!
23
Study the Patterns and Notes (RH)
Let's find out what patterns there are.
24
Right Hand 60 BPM
Use the 60 BPM Metronome Click Track attached to practice your right hand!
25
Right Hand 80 BPM
Use the 80 BPM Metronome Click Track attached to practice your right hand!
26
Right Hand 120 BPM
Use the 120 BPM Metronome Click Track attached to practice your right hand!
27
Summary of How to Practice Left Hand
Apply the same method you have learned to learn your Left Hand part. Let's summarise what we learned and then it is your responsibility to practice the same way to get ready to combine the hands!
28
Hands Together Final Goal
Once you are comfortable with both your hands separately, you will be ready to combine the hands! Here is your final goal!
Are you ready to show off your version of Ode to Joy? Submit a video of yourself playing to this form and receive your certificate from Borderless Piano Academy:
https://forms.gle/d4UoeBDUQJWqBpx86
29
Intervals Expanded
Let's dive into intervals! We will cover all the intervals in an octave, and name them on the staff. Get ready to be a music theory pro!
30
Interval Quiz!
Quiz time! Let's see which intervals you will get right!
Pause and find out the interval on the piano using the chart I provided with the half tones. I will play two notes at the same time and then each note one by one. Pause the video to work out the interval, and then see if you got it right!
31
Introduction to Scales
Learn about scales!
32
Major Scale Formula
Learn about how a Major Scale is constructed and then build E Major Scale with me! Use the attachments below for reference.
33
Build E Flat Major Scale Together
Let's build E Flat Major Scale together! Use the attachment below as a guide.
34
Quiz: Build G Major Scale
Now it's your turn to build a G Major Scale. Check your work with the attachment once you have completed it. No cheating!
35
Finger Numbers For G Major Scale Right Hand
Learn to play the G Major Scale with your right hand.
36
Finger Numbers For G Major Scale Left Hand
Learn to play the G Major Scale with your left hand.
37
Additional Rules for Scales Starting with Black Keys
Rules for finger numbers for scales starting on black keys. Attached document is the sheet music for ALLÂ the major scales as well as their finger numbers.
38
Major Scales Homework!
Your homework for major scales.
39
Emotions of the Major Scale
Let's now connect harmony and emotions. Let's start with major scales.
40
Minor Scales Intro
Learn about Minor Scales!
41
Natural Minor Scale Formula
Let's build A Natural Minor Scale. Use the attached document for reference.
42
Build F Natural Minor Scale
Let's build F Natural Minor Scale. Use the attached document for reference. All natural minor scales are attached in the document below as well!
43
Harmonic & Melodic Minor Scales
Learn about Harmonic and Melodic Major scales and use the document attached to practice them on your own time. ALLÂ the Harmonic and Melodic Major Scales with proper finger numbers are attached.
44
Emotions of the Minor Scale
Let's now connect harmony and emotions for minor keys.
45
Scales Homework
Scales homework!
46
Introduction to Harmony
Introduction to Harmony!
47
Keys
Learn about what a key means.
48
Chords & Triads
What are chords? Let's learn about triads.
49
Major Triads
Let's go over major triads!
50
Minor Triads
Let's go over minor triads!
51
Augmented Triads
Let's go over augmented triads!
52
Diminished Triads
Let's go over diminished triads!
53
Root Position Chords
Let's go over root position triads!
54
Guessing Game: Major or Minor Chord?
Ear training time: guess which chord AyseDeniz plays!
55
Chord Inversions
Learn about chord inversions, and don't forget to download the PDF guide explaining all the types of triads you have learned so far as well as their inversions.
56
Quiz: Chord Inversions
Quiz time! Find out which inversion these chords are in!
57
Chords of a Major Scale
Learn to create the chords that belong to a major scale!
58
Chords of a Major Scale Homework
Homework time! Learn to create the chords that belong to a major scale!
59
Chords of a Natural Minor Scale
Learn to create the chords that belong to a natural minor scale!
60
Chords of a Minor Scale Homework
Homework time!
61
Chord Functions and Progressions
Learn about the functions of the chords and their harmonic progressions with the help of the chart attached.
62
12 Bar Blues * 12 Bar Blues Chord Progression Chart
Learn about the 12 Bar Blues Chord Progression using the guidelines attached.
63
Chord Progression Homework
Homework time! Play a 12 Bar Blues progression on 3 different keys by first identifying what notes are in I (Tonic), IV (Subdominant) and V (Dominant).
64
Key Signatures and Circle of 5ths
Learn how key signatures relate to one another and what the Circle of 5ths chart is.
65
How to Find out the Key Signature of a Piece
Learn how to find the key signature of a piece. This will help you analyse any piece of music as you will know which notes and chords will be used and make sense of the chord progressions.
66
Quiz: Key Signatures
Find out the key signatures of the examples in the video!
67
Congratulations! - Thanks and See You Soon!
Congratulations! You have now finished the core course and are ready to master new repertoire. Use the attached guide to apply the method you learned here to any piece you want no matter which level.
Once you complete the course, submit your Ode to Joy video to me by uploading the video to your social media channel or YouTube, and sending the link to management@adpianist.com to get a reaction from me.
If you would like to learn new repertoire from me, you can select a bundle or join my monthly studio classes on Borderless Piano Academy website.
Join the Borderless Piano Community on https://facebook.com/groups/borderlesspiano and share your progress videos on social media by tagging @BorderlessPiano on Instagram.
You can also select any beginner level piano music and learn it on your own according to the method! Good luck and see you soon!
We offer a full refund if you cancel your purchase within 14 days.
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