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.
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.
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.
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.
Rhythm Practice
Count aloud:
1 – 2 – 3 – 4
Play one chord per measure while keeping a steady beat.
Practice Challenge
Try playing:
G Scale → G Chord → C Chord → D Chord → G Chord
Repeat 5 times without stopping.
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. 🎹