Beginner Piano Lesson #5
Playing with Both Hands Together
By Lesson #5, you’re ready to start coordinating your hands while keeping a steady rhythm.
Warm-Up (5 Minutes)
Play these five-finger patterns slowly:
Right Hand (RH)
- C D E F G
- G F E D C
Left Hand (LH)
- C B A G F
- F G A B C
Repeat 3 times.
New Chord: G Major
Notes: G – B – D
Practice these three basic chords:
| Chord | Notes |
|---|---|
| C Major | C – E – G |
| F Major | F – A – C |
| G Major | G – B – D |
Play each chord 4 times.
Rhythm Exercise
Count aloud:
1 – 2 – 3 – 4
Play:
- C chord on beat 1
- Hold for beats 2, 3, and 4
Repeat with F and G chords.
Simple Song Practice
“Ode to Joy” (Beginning)
Right Hand:
E E F G
G F E D
C C D E
E D D
Play slowly and count evenly.
Hands Together Exercise
Left Hand:
- Play a C chord and hold for 4 beats.
Right Hand:
- Play C D E F while holding the chord.
Repeat with:
- F chord + F G A B
- G chord + G A B C
Musical Tip
Try to keep your fingers curved and relaxed. If you make a mistake, keep going and stay in rhythm. Rhythm is often more important than playing every note perfectly.
Practice Goal for the Week
- 10–15 minutes per day
- Practice C, F, and G chords
- Play the beginning of “Ode to Joy”
- Try hands-together exercises slowly
🎹 Remember: Slow practice builds fast progress. Every great pianist started with simple exercises just like thes