Things You'll Need:
- Keyboard
- Music notation chart
- Keyboard note chart
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Step 1
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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Step 2
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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Step 3
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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Step 4
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).
