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How to Play the Piano

Presented by Omri Goldshtrom

Learn how to play the piano in these free online music lessons for beginners, including how to tune a piano, find middle c, basic scales, notes & chords, arpeggios and more.

Series Summary

The piano is a very popular instrument. Each year, many people young and old alike take up piano. Many of those people will seek out an instructor to tutor them in their playing ability. Paying for lessons can get costly and may be unnecessary.

This video series, led by our piano expert, will guide you on the basics of the piano! You will be coached on everything you need to know to begin your piano playing career. Sit back and learn how the instrument works! You will be shown the inside of a piano and all of the different parts of the instrument. Tuning the instrument will even be covered. Then the fun can begin! Sit down at the bench and lean the correct posture. Our expert will teach the basic notes chords and scales. With practice and dedication you will be pumping out arpeggios and scales. This series will give you the foundation you need to become a great pianist.

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C Minor Scale for the Piano

Learn how to play the C Minor Scale on a piano in this free online video music lesson on how to play the piano for beginners.

Locating Notes on the Piano Keyboard

Learn how the notes are named on a piano and where to find them on the keyboard in this free online video music lesson on how to play the piano for beginners.

Minor Scales on the Piano

Learn how to play minor scales on the piano in this free online video music lesson on how to play the piano for beginners.

How Piano Hammers Work

Find out how a piano hammer works by taking a look inside of one in this free online video music lesson on how to play the piano for beginners.

Piano Playing Posture

Proper posture is a key part of effectively playing the piano - learn the correct posture when sitting down at a piano in this free online video.

Blues Scales for the Piano

Learn how to play blues scales on the piano in this free online video music lesson on how to play the piano for beginners.

Playing Piano Scales

Learn about how scales are composed on a piano in this free online video music lesson on how to play the piano for beginners.

Piano Chord Inversions

Learn about piano chord inversions in this free online video music lesson on how to play the piano for beginners.

A Minor Scale for the Piano

Learn how to play the A minor Scale on a piano in this free online video music lesson on how to play the piano for beginners.

Piano Staccato & Legato Techniques

Piano staccato and legato techniques are essential for playing the piano. Learn staccato and legato techniques for playing the piano in this free online video music lesson.

What are the Parts of a Piano?

The piano is made up of many intricate parts that combine to produce that great sound. Find out about the different parts of a piano in this free online video music lesson on how to play the piano for beginners.

Playing Piano Arpeggios

Learn how to play arpeggios on a piano in this free online video music lesson on how to play the piano for beginners.

C Major Scale for the Piano

Learn how to play the C Major Scale on a piano in this free online video music lesson on how to play the piano for beginners.

Where to Find Middle C on a Piano

Finding middle C on the piano keyboard is easy with help from a piano instructor - learn how in this free online video music lesson on how to play the piano for beginners.

Piano Intervals & Chords

Learn about intervals and chords on the piano in this free online video music lesson on how to play the piano for beginners.

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