Beginner Piano Lesson #9
Introducing the G Major Scale and Simple Chords
Goal: Learn the G Major Scale, the G Major chord, and a simple song pattern.
1. Warm-Up (5 Minutes)
Play these five notes slowly with your right hand:
C – D – E – F – G
Then return:
G – F – E – D – C
Keep fingers curved and relaxed.
2. 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 (thumb)
- A = 2
- B = 3
- C = 1
- D = 2
- E = 3
- F# = 4
- G = 5
Practice slowly 5 times.
3. Learn the G Major Chord
Play these notes together:
G – B – D
This is the G Major Chord.
Try:
- Left hand: G chord
- Right hand: G chord
Hold for 4 counts.
4. Chord Progression Practice
Play each chord for 4 counts:
- G Major (G-B-D)
- C Major (C-E-G)
- D Major (D-F#-A)
- G Major (G-B-D)
Repeat 3 times.
5. Simple Melody Exercise
Right Hand:
G – A – B – A | G – B – D – B
Repeat slowly.
Count:
1 – 2 – 3 – 4 | 1 – 2 – 3 – 4
6. Rhythm Practice
Clap and count:
Quarter Notes
♩ ♩ ♩ ♩
Count:
1 – 2 – 3 – 4
Then play a G chord on each count.
Homework
✅ Practice the G Major Scale 5 times daily.
✅ Play the G–C–D–G chord progression 3 times.
✅ Practice the melody exercise slowly and evenly.
Piano Tip: Accuracy is more important than speed. Play slowly enough that every note sounds clear and even.