Videos

Getting Started Steps

Learn how to sit and position your hands properly at the piano, then follow along with the Getting Started Steps at the beginning of Treblemakers Piano Method Book 1.

Proper Sitting Position at the Piano

Proper Hand Position

The Lesson Series

Work through these in order — each one builds on the last, from the musical alphabet all the way to reading rhythm. Use the playlist menu (top-right of the player) to jump to any video.

Play Songs & Quiz (C, D & E)

Now that you know how to read a few notes and rhythms on the piano, keep going with all of the C, D & E songs in Treblemakers Piano Method Book 1. There are nine songs, giving you plenty to practice as you master these new notes.

Be sure to quiz yourself too — with flash cards or the Piano Note Reading and Note Values quizzes.

And play along with the Treblemakers Piano Method Duets to sharpen your timing.

Play-Along Duets

Read along with the sheet music and play along with the duets for the C, D, E and C, B, A songs in Treblemakers Piano Method Book 1. Each set starts with a hand position video, followed by a practice-speed and final-speed duet for every song.

C, D, E Duets

Starts with hand position prep, then practice and final duets for each C, D, E song. Use the playlist menu to jump to any song.

C, B, A Duets

Starts with hand position for the C, B, A songs, then practice and final duets for each one. Use the playlist menu to jump to any song.

Understanding Rhythm

Build your rhythm reading from the ground up — starting with music notation basics, then time signatures, note values, and rests. Use the playlist menu to move through the series in order.

Practice Tools

Once you’ve got the concepts down, use these two tools to drill what you’ve learned.

How to Drill on Rhythms Using Suzan’s Rhythm Cards

How to Use Rhythm Sightreading Trainer

Playing Scales and Chords

Watch and play along through each scale and its chord, right hand only, moving around the Circle of Fifths. Use the playlist menu to jump to any key.

Understanding Scales and Chords

A reference library for scale and chord theory — jump straight to the concept you need, from scale formulas to every triad and 7th chord quality. Several videos include a downloadable reference sheet.