keyboard edition 1
TRANSCRIPT
Selwood Songbook
Keyboard edition 1
The Keyboard
Chord: 2 or more notes played together at the same time. Sharp: Black key (semitone) above the note (#) Flat: Black key (semitone) below the note (b)
Higher Pitch Lower Pitch
High
er P
itch
Low
er P
itch
Quaver ½ beat
Crotchet 1 beat
Minim 2 beats
Semibreve 4 beats
Semiquaver ¼ beat
FAQ’s
1. How do I know when to move up or down in pitch? - Check where the note is on the stave (lines) and work out if
it is above or below the note you just played- if it is above it is higher, if it is below it is lower
2. Which is higher, the chords or the melody?
- The melody should be higher pitch (right hand) and the chords should be lower pitch (left hand)
3. What’s the quickest way to learn a piece of music? - Break the music up into smaller sections for yourself so you
can focus on smaller chunks rather than attempting the whole thing in one go and getting stuck/lost. Once you have learnt a section, try the next section, then go back and put
the 2 sections together (and so on…)
4. How do I play with both hands at the same time? - Practise! It is hard work at first; practise each part
individually until you are really confident with them, then try and put them together.
5. How do I play it without having to stop and pause all
the time? -again, this one comes with practise. Spend time focusing on the areas you find difficult before trying to play the piece of
music the whole way through.
Any other questions? Ask Mrs Hampson by putting up your hand
(or email [email protected] if home learning)
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