Beginner Piano Lesson #16

Introducing the G Major Scale and Simple Chord Playing

Goal: Learn the G Major scale and play a simple left-hand accompaniment.

Warm-Up (5 minutes)

Play these five-finger patterns slowly:

Right Hand

• G – A – B – C – D – C – B – A – G

Left Hand

• G – A – B – C – D – C – B – A – G

Keep your fingers curved and relaxed.

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The G Major Scale

The G Major scale has one sharp: F♯

Notes:
G – A – B – C – D – E – F♯ – G

Right-Hand Fingering

• G (1)
• A (2)
• B (3)
• C (1)
• D (2)
• E (3)
• F♯ (4)
• G (5)

Left-Hand Fingering

• G (5)
• A (4)
• B (3)
• C (2)
• D (1)
• E (3)
• F♯ (2)
• G (1)

Practice up and down 5 times.

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Chords for G Major

G Major Chord

G – B – D

C Major Chord

C – E – G

D Major Chord

D – F♯ – A

Play each chord slowly with both hands.

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Simple Exercise

Right Hand Melody
G – A – B – C | D – C – B – A | G

Left Hand Chords

• G Major
• C Major
• D Major
• G Major

Listen for a smooth, steady rhythm.

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Rhythm Practice

Count aloud:

1 – 2 – 3 – 4

Play one chord per measure while keeping a steady beat.

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Practice Challenge

Try playing:

G Scale → G Chord → C Chord → D Chord → G Chord

Repeat 5 times without stopping.

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Piano Tip of the Day

Look at the music more than your fingers. Developing this habit early will make reading music much easier as pieces become more advanced.

Homework: Practice the G Major scale and the G–C–D–G chord progression for 10–15 minutes each day. 🎹