HomePiano CourseLevel 01

Piano Foundations

Start Playing Piano

Learn the essentials you need to feel comfortable at the piano. In this level you’ll explore the keyboard, learn your first notes, understand basic rhythm and play your first simple pieces.

8 Lessons

Step-by-step

4 Exercises

Practice & reinforce

2 Pieces

Play real music

1 Checkpoint

Level 01 test

Small steps
lead to beautiful
music.

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Level Goal

By the end of Level 01, you’ll be able to navigate the keyboard, use correct finger numbers, understand basic rhythm and play simple melodies with both hands.

You’ll learn

  • Keyboard geography and note names
  • Finger numbers and hand position
  • First notes and five-finger patterns
  • Basic rhythm (whole, half, quarter notes)
  • Play short pieces with one and two hands

Your Learning Path

🟠 Learn     🔵 Practise     🟢 Play     🟣 Check

01.1   Meet the Keyboard

Explore the keys and groups of black keys.

~ 10 min   ›

01.2   The Musical Alphabet

Learn the note names A to G.

~ 10 min   ›

Practise: Keyboard Geography

Interactive games to find keys and note names.

~ 10 min   ›

01.3   Find Middle C

Locate Middle C and other C notes.

~ 8 min   ›

01.4   Finger Numbers & Hand Position

Learn your fingers and a relaxed hand position.

~ 10 min   ›

Practise: Finger Numbers

Identify and use your finger numbers.

~ 10 min   ›

01.5   Your First Five Notes

Play C–D–E–F–G with the right hand.

~ 12 min   ›

Practise: Five-Finger Practice

Build control with simple patterns.

~ 10 min   ›

01.6   Your First Rhythm

Understand whole, half and quarter notes.

~ 12 min   ›

01.7   Your Left Hand

Play five notes with the left hand.

~ 12 min   ›

Piece 01:   First Melody

Play your first short melody.

~ 2–3 min   ›

Piece 02:   First Two-Hand Piece

Combine both hands in a simple piece.

~ 2–3 min   ›

01.8   Level 01 Checkpoint

Show what you’ve learned and unlock Level 02.

~ 15–20 min   ›

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Take it step by step

There’s no rush. Small, consistent practice is the key to making real progress.

Tools You’ll Use

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Keyboard Geography Explorer

Learn the layout of the keyboard.

Note Finder

Find notes on the keyboard and on the staff.

Finger Numbers Trainer

Train your fingers and build muscle memory.

Rhythm Trainer

Learn and practise basic rhythms with interactive exercises.

Ready to begin?

Start with 01.1 Meet the Keyboard and take your first step.