This is a quick reference guide to commonly used fingering for scales.
The fingering always alternates 123 1234 (or 321 4321) so that the same fingering pattern repeats every octave.
The thumb always stays on the white keys, never on black keys.
The fourth finger always plays a black key (when there is a black key to be played in the scale).
The fifth finger is only used at a starting place, a stopping place, or a turning-around place.
Based on previous rule, use #5 finger at the end of a scale, instead of #1 as indicated below. The e The chart below is marked with #1 at the end of the scale, assuming you will continue to play another octave.
When you become a student of Learn Piano Online, as a member you are entitled to requesting video clips of areas that are challenging to you. I wanted to share one here so that you can see how much support is given to students who are dedicated to learning the piano.
This particular request was for clarification of fingering for specific measures in one of the course material songs:
Times are changing, and it’s time for a change for Learn Piano Online as well.
Learn Piano Online has been providing a free lesson program for students all over the world since 1997. Every year since 1997 I have made changes and revisions to the lessons to accommodate as many of your requests as I can. It is very important to me that every single one of my students are happy with their learning experience while visiting Learn Piano Online.
Last year my revisions included breaking down the lessons into smaller sections for easier use, and providing more detailed audio clips to walk you through each new concept. I also added some bonus items such as “Love Me Tender”, an interview with a student, and a video of me teaching my grandma – priceless!
Many students have been thrilled with the changes and have continue as a member and are now sending in beautiful recordings of the progress they are making! ~smile~
This coming year, 2010, rather than change what I currently have, I would like to add more materials, more songs, and more value to the time you spend with me.
So, to make this best year ever for the free lesson program, I need your help! I have listed the top three requests that students are asking for. I am already planning on adding these items, however, what I need from you is to tell me what you like most about the free lessons so that I am careful not to change anything that is working for you, and what item in addition to the top 3 below that you would like to see added.
Here are the top three requests:
1. Add more lessons to show more notes on the staff and how to read them.
2. Add more Instant Play songs to learn quickly without reading music.
3. Add information about chords, how to build them and some chord patterns.
If you don’t have another item to suggest, just let me know what you love most about the free lessons so far!
Oh, I should let you know that I can’t provide current songs due to copyright laws, so limit suggestions to things that will enhance your “learning to read music” experience, rather than listing titles of songs you want to learn.
Are you ready to leave a comment? I am excited and anxiously waiting to hear from you!
