Bubbles welcomes young pianists, guitarists and recorder players to a magical garden music school

A little practice. A growing melody.

Bubbles’s Music School

“I couldn’t play it yet,” says Bubbles.
“So I tried one little note.”

Piano, recorder and guitar · First notes, tiny tunes and patient practice.

Family music stars

Piano

Small, relaxed movements. One note, then a little tune.

Find middle C

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Sit comfortably, with your feet supported and shoulders relaxed. Ask a grown-up to help adjust the seat.
Look near the middle of the keyboard for two black keys together. C is the white key just to their left.
Use a gently curved finger to press C and let it go. Keep your wrist relaxed; never force a stretch.

A little practice

Find and play C four times, slowly. Leave a little silence between notes.

C4 · C4 · C4 · C4

Simple reference tones, not a recording of the instrument.

I tried this practice on an instrument, or sang or tapped the pattern.

Where is C on the piano?

Stars celebrate lesson practice and the knowledge check, not a test of playing skill. Take breaks; ask a grown-up or qualified teacher for help. Stop if anything hurts.

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