How to Learn Keyboard Notes
A keyboard instrument can be an electronic keyboard, a piano or organ. A traditional piano has 88 keys and a range a little over seven octaves. Electronic keyboards come in all sizes, from two- or three-octave models centered on middle C to full size. Regardless of the keyboard instrument you choose, the notes are the same. Learn how you can easily recognize keyboard notes on your keyboard and in musical notation.
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Instructions
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Begin with middle C. Locate middle C by using a keyboard note guide available in music stores or online free (see Resources).
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Keep a music notation chart handy that shows the keys on the musical staff as they relate to the keys on your keyboard. You can purchase one at a music store or find one online free (see Resources).
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Play scales. As boring as this may seem, playing major and minor scales is not only a good way to help you memorize your notes, it's a good way to strengthen your fingers. Major and minor scales have a set pattern that remains the same. All that changes is the scale you play, which is named after your starting note. You can buy a book of scales at a music store or use one online (see Resources).
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Start playing simple songs. Reading sheet music is a way to quickly recognize notes and where they are on the keyboard. You can find simple keyboard sheet music online (see resources).
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