Beginner Piano Lessons for Kids Lesson Four Video

The video tutorial covers the review of quarter, half, and whole notes, and introduces paired 8th notes. It includes rhythm practice through clapping and saying notes, a story about paired 8th notes, and piano practice focusing on hand positions and patterns using black keys.

What is the main focus of today's lesson?

• Practicing scales

• Learning about paired 8th notes

• Understanding music history

• Reviewing the first black key

How many beats does a half note get?

• One beat

• Two beats

• Three beats

• Four beats

What connects the paired 8th notes together?

• A flag

• A stem

• A beam

• A dot

What is the beat value of paired 8th notes?

• 1 beat

• 1/2 beat

• 2 beats

• 1/4 beat

How do paired 8th notes compare in speed to quarter notes?

• Twice as fast

• Four times as fast

• Same speed

• Half as fast

What should you do while clapping the rhythm with paired 8th notes?

• Sing the notes

• Think the notes silently

• Whisper the notes

• Say the notes out loud

What is the name of the middle black key in the set of three?

• Dough

• Ray

• Me

• Fa

Which finger is used to play the middle black key 'Ray' with the right hand?

• Finger 4

• Finger 1

• Finger 2

• Finger 3

What is an important tip for finger positioning while playing?

• Raise other fingers

• Keep fingers curved and relaxed

• Press keys hard

• Keep fingers straight

Which fingers are used on the left hand for the set of three black keys?

• Fingers 1, 3, 5

• Fingers 3, 4, 5

• Fingers 2, 3, 4

• Fingers 1, 2, 3