Yamaha PSR E363_SongBook_English Song Book For E363/PSR EW300/YPT 360 E363songbook En

User Manual: Yamaha Song Book for PSR-E363/PSR-EW300/YPT-360

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Contents
Für Elise Basic
Für Elise Advanced
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Basic
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Advanced
Turkish March Basic
Turkish March Advanced
Ode to Joy Basic
Ode to Joy Advanced
The Entertainer Basic
The Entertainer Advanced
Londonderry Air Basic
Londonderry Air Advanced
The Last Rose of Summer Basic
The Last Rose of Summer Advanced
Amazing Grace Basic
Amazing Grace Advanced
Frère Jacques
Der Froschgesang
Aura Lee
London Bridge
Sur le pont d’Avignon
Nedelka
Aloha Oe
Sippin’ Cider Through a Straw
Old Folks at Home
Bury Me Not on the Lone Prairie
Cielito Lindo
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Santa Lucia
If You’re Happy and You Know It
Beautiful Dreamer
Greensleeves
Kalinka
Holdilia Cook
Ring de Banjo
La Cucaracha
Funiculi Funicula
Largo (from the New World)
Brahms’ Lullaby
Liebesträume Nr.3
Pomp and Circumstance
Chanson du Toreador
Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity
The Polovetsian Dances
Die Moldau
Salut d’Amour op.12
Humoresques
Symphony No.9 (from the New World - 4th movement)
O du lieber Augustin
Mary Had a Little Lamb
When Irish Eyes Are Smiling
Little Brown Jug
Ten Little Indians
On Top of Old Smoky
My Darling Clementine
Oh! Susanna
Red River Valley
Turkey in the Straw
Muffin Man
Pop Goes the Weasel
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Before Playing..., Reading the Score
Learn to Play
Song No. Title page
Learn to Play
Favorite
Song No. Title page
Favorite with Style
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Grandfather’s Clock
Camptown Races
When the Saints Go Marching In
Yankee Doodle
Battle Hymn of the Republic
I’ve Been Working on the Railroad
American Patrol
Down by the Riverside
Sicilienne/Fauré
Swan Lake
Grand March (Aida)
Serenade for Strings in C major, op.48
Pizzicato Polka
Romance de Amor
Menuett BWV. Anh.114
Ave Verum Corpus
Radetzky Marsch
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My Old Kentucky Home
Loch Lomond
Silent Night
Deck the Halls
O Christmas Tree
Sonata Pathétique 2nd Adagio Cantabile
Ave Maria/J. S. Bach - Gounod
Jesus bleibet meine Freude
Prelude op.28-15 “Raindrop”
Nocturne op.9-2
Etude op.10-3 “Chanson de L’adieu”
Romanze (Serenade K.525)
Arabesque
La Chevaleresque
Für Elise
Turkish March
24 Preludes op.28-7
Annie Laurie
Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair
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No scores are provided for the demo songs (Song no. 001 ~ 003).
Some sections of the scores provided may differ from the original versions.
In some cases the score time signature and metronome timing used may differ, but this has been done to make practice as easy as possible.
markings on the score indicate Phrase Repeat function divisions, and markings are Keys to Success step numbers.
On-bass chord markings such as (onC) shown on the scores do not appear on the instrument’s display.
Due to display limitations, “ ” and “ ” notes may not appear exactly the same as they do on the score.
In sections other than “Learn to Play,” songs have an additional finishing step in which you will practice all the way thorough the Lesson Song you have selected.
Song No. Title page Song No. Title page
Instrument Master
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081
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083
Wenn ich ein Vöglein wär
Die Lorelei
Home Sweet Home
Scarborough Fair
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Piano Repertoire
Touch Tutor 01-10
Chord Study 01-12
Special Appendix
103-112
113-124 194-202
Chord Progression 01-30
125-154 203-210
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Before Playing...
Sit Correctly Finger Numbering
Left Right
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Sit near the middle of the keyboard.
Reading the Score
The Keyboard, Staff Lines, and Clef
BD E F G AC BD E F G A BDC E F G AC BD E F G AC BD E F G AC C
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Treble clef
Bass clef
Time Signatures and Counting Time
4/4 time 2/2 time 2/4 time
3/4 time 6/8 time 9/8 time
1 octave
2 black keys 3 black keys
Accidentals
# (Sharp) Raise a semitone
b (Flat) Lower a semitone
n (Natural) Return to normal pitch
Key signature
Clef
Time signature
Notes and Rests
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Fine D.C.
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Play 1-2-3-2-3-4
Play 1-2-3-4-1-2-5-6
Play D.C. (Go back to the beginning) Fine (End)
D.S.(Go back to the % mark) to fi (Jump to the fiCoda)
1-2-3-4-5-6-1-2-3-4
Play 1-2-3-4-2-3-5-6
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Tempo Markings
a=120 indicates a tempo of 120 quarter notes per minute.
Largo　　Lento　　Adagio　　Andante　　Andantino　　Moderato　　Allegretto　　Allegro
Slower Faster
“Normal” tempo
accelerando (accel.)
ritardanto (rit.)
ritenuto (riten.)
a tempo
tempo primo (Tempo I)
Gradually faster
Gradually slower
Immediately slower
Return to normal tempo
Return to original tempo
Dynamic Markings
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Pianissimo
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Piano
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Mezzo Piano
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Mezzo Forte
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Forte
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Fortissimo
　
Soft Loud
Very soft Soft Moderately soft Moderately loud Loud Very Loud
Accent
Sforzato
Forzato
Emphasize
Emphasize strongly
cresc.　Crescendo dim.
decresc.
Diminuendo
Decrescendo
Gradually louder Gradually softer
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Phrasing and Performance Markings
legato
Connect the notes smoothly
staccato (stacc.)
Play short, detached notes
tenuto (ten.)
Hold the notes for their full length
Other Markings
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sempre
simile
Pause
Always
Continue in the same way
Repeat previous measure
Play an octave higher
Swing (play with a triplet feel)
Press, release pedal
Repeats
Slur
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Example:
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Learn to Play
Welcome to “Learn to Play”!
If you’ve ever wished you could play your favorite songs on the piano, “Learn to Play” will make learning
how easy and enjoyable. “Basic” and “Advanced” sections are provided for each song. When you find
a song you want to learn, refer to the Master Guide below and get started right away! You’ll have fun
mastering each song step by step.
Individual steps make it easy
to learn and understand the
song’s most important points.
Steps
If this is the first time you’ve played a keyboard, we recommend the basic version of an easy song such as “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” or “Ode
to Joy”.
If you only have a little experience on the keyboard, the Basic sections are the best place to start. The Basic section provides many hints that
will make the Advanced section easier.
Going through the steps in numerous songs is a great way to become familiar with the keyboard. If you find a step you really enjoy and learn to
like the song as a result, you’re well on your way to mastery!
The step titles give you an idea
of what each step is all about,
and may even provide hints for
effectively mastering the steps.
Step Titles
All songs have a finishing
step in which you can practice
playing all the way through the
selected lesson song.
When you complete all the steps given for the selected
song, three stars will appear on the instrument’s LCD
display. Try to get those three stars!
Which song should you choose?
The easy, fun way to learn to play!
Learn to Play Master Guide
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Learn to Play
Before beginning each step, listen to the performance while reading the complete score. Doing this will give
you a good mental “image” of the song’s structure and flow. When you have an overall feel for the song,
press the [ KEYS TO SUCCESS] button and start practicing the steps.
This lets you know where you are in the
practice program. It functions as a “map” that
indicates what you’re practicing in each step.
Step Map
Important practice points! Be sure to
read these.
This indicates whether you’ll
use your left, right, or both hands.
Keyboard diagrams make it easy to
position your hands on the keyboard.
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There will be a short break before you
need to play the next note. But it might
not be too long be ready!
Short Break
A score of 60 or higher means you pass!
Your reward is a round of applause... or a rousing ovation for an even higher score!
During normal Song Mode playback you can use the PART buttons to mute the orchestra parts. When you’ve mastered a song and earned your
three stars, select the Song mode and have fun playing along with the orchestra.
If playing with both hands is difficult, it’s OK to practice one hand at a time. Sometimes it’s the fastest way to learn.
Note names are written on the score in some steps. If you encounter notes you’re not familiar with elsewhere, feel free to write in the note
names yourself.
Listen to the lead-in carefully so you’ll know when to start playing.
If you’d like to practice at a slower tempo, simply press the [TEMPO/TAP] button and use the [-] button to reduce the tempo until it is easy to
follow.
Depending on the selected step the metronome may be initially be ON or OFF. You can also switch it ON or OFF yourself.
The Waiting function makes it easy to find the notes to be played on the keyboard. This can be a great way to prepare for a lesson.
You can use the [PAUSE] button to take a break during longer steps. You’ll still get the appropriate number of points when you finish the step.
Use the “Song Volume” function to reduce the accompaniment volume, or the “M.Volume” function to increase the keyboard volume to hear
what you’re playing more clearly.
Step Practice Hints
Wherever you see a lead-in like this
you will hear a cue to start playing, so
don’t miss it!
Lead-ins (“...three, four!” etc.)
Special terms are explained in
the Musical Glossary on pages
9 ~ 10. Try to learn them all.
Musical Glossary
The number of repeats might
be different for each step.
Repeated practice is the key to
improvement!
Number of Repeats
Play Along with the Learn to Play Orchestra!
Some of these hints are useful at
any time...
Thumb Under The thumb (finger 1) moves
under another finger that is playing a note.
Finger Ready While one finger is
playing a note, another finger moves into
position to play the next note.
Finger Change A finger that is playing
a note is replaced by another finger.
Finger Over
A finger moves over the thumb
(finger 1) while the thumb is playing a note.
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Learn to Play
Musical Glossary
Monophony
Polyphony
Polyphonic
Performance
Semitone and
Whole Tones
Interval
Third
Sixth
Octave
Playing Octaves
Phrase
Obbligato
Counterpoint
Single notes played independently.
Multiple notes of different pitch played simultaneously.
The act of playing multiple notes simultaneously.
Regardless of whether the keys are white or black, the pitch interval between adjacent keys is a semitone. Two
semitones make up a whole tone.
The difference in pitch between two notes is known as an “interval.”
A “third” is the interval between three whole tones. In the C diatonic scale (that’s the scale without sharps or flats:
C-D-E-F-G-A-B) the interval between C and E is a third, as is the interval between E and G.
A “sixth” is the interval between six notes of the diatonic scale.
An “octave” is an interval of eight diatonic notes.
“Playing octaves” is a performance technique in which notes an octave apart are played simultaneously.
Phrases are sections of a melody that naturally stand on their own, much like sentences in a paragraph. No specific
length is defined.
A separate melody that has a similar contour to the main melody.
A separate melody that is harmonically related to the main melody, but has independent contour and rhythm.
Piano-specific fingering techniques that make keyboard fingering as smooth and easy as possible.
Thumb Under, Finger Over, Finger Ready, and Finger Change
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Staccato
Legato
Slur
Tenuto
Tie
Fermata
Syncopation
Auftakt
Arpeggio
Glissando
Chord
Harmony
Ornament
Grace Note
Turn
Expression Directive
Ensemble
Play short, disconnected notes. Indicated by dots above or below the notes , or “staccato (stacc.)” written on
the score.
Play smoothly connected notes. A slur marking indicates the notes to be played legato, or “legato” may
be written on the score.
The slur marking indicates notes to be played legato. It can also be used to define musical phrases.
Play notes for their full length. Indicated by short lines above or below the notes , or “tenuto (ten.)” written on
the score.
A tie joins two notes of the same pitch to form one long note, the length of which is the sum of the lengths of the
joined notes.
Pause briefly, and then carry on.
Unexpected variation of the normal strong-weak pulse of a rhythm.
This refers to a melody that starts on the weaker upbeat before the normally accented beat at the beginning of a
measure.
An arpeggio is essentially a chord played one note at a time, similar to the effect of strumming a harp.
A slide produced by running a finger or the heel of your hand up or down the keyboard.
Harmonic structures created by adding intervals of thirds.
The pleasing resonant effect produced by playing multiple notes of differing pitch simultaneously.
A musical flourish that is added to “ornament” the melody line.
An ornamental note played immediately before the main melody note.
A musical ornament that begins one note above the melody note, descends to one note below the melody note,
and then returns to the melody note.
Notes at the beginning of a score describing how the piece should be played.
A number of instruments and/or voices performing together is an “ensemble”.
Strum
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Für Elise
Take a step up from the basic section with these more dazzling steps.
The middle section begins with the “dolce” (sweetly, gently) expression directive, and gradually
changes to a bright, lively mood.
After enjoying the light, free atmosphere of the middle section, the melody begins once again.
The challenge begins... this will be a great addition to your repertoire.
Für Elise is an all-time classical favorite.
The beautiful, well-known melody is repeated a number of times.
In each step you won’t be practicing alone. You have a wonderful orchestra to back you up!
First, listen to the example a few times. It won’t be long before you’ll want to start playing it yourself!
Für Elise With Step Map .......................................................................12
Für Elise With Step Map ...................................................................... 20
Song No.004
Dotted Rhythm Practice ..............................................................24
Dotted Rhythms and Scales ..........................................................24
Special Practice - “For a Steady Left Hand” ......................................25
“The Steady Left Hand Meets the Relaxed Right Hand” ........................25
Diligent Practice Time ................................................................26
“Suspense Theater” ...................................................................26
Play the Whole Song! .................................................................26
Song No.005
Basic
Warm-up Exercise - “The Semitone Mystery” ....................................14
Diligent Practice Time ................................................................ 15
Warm-up Exercise - “Basic Accompaniment” ..................................... 16
Diligent Practice Time ................................................................ 16
First Half Review ...................................................................... 17
Diligent Practice Time ................................................................ 17
Warm-up Exercise - “The Jump Competition” .................................... 18
“EEEEE!” ................................................................................ 18
“Left! Right! Left! Right!” ............................................................ 19
Second Half Review ................................................................... 19
Play the Whole Song! ................................................................. 19
Advanced
L. v. Beethoven
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Play with both hands as if gently telling a story. It might help to sing or hum the melody as you play.
Similar melody lines and rhythms are repeated in this song, so there aren’t as many sections to practice as
you might think. Enjoy learning each section as you build proficiency.
Für Elise
Song No.004
Basic
With Step Map
From here...
...to here From here...
...to here
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Für Elise
Song No.004 Basic
Für Elise
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Song No.004 Basic
Warm-up Exercise - “The Semitone Mystery”
Let’s start with a warm-up exercise using three fingers of the right hand.
We’ll start by ascending and descending the white and black keys. Check out the
illustrations until you understand how the fingers are supposed to move, then get
started!
You’ll find it easier to play if you bend your fingers slightly.
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Go back to the beginning and play it again.
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Für Elise
Song No.004 Basic
Diligent Practice Time
Right! Now that we’re warmed up let’s try playing along with the orchestra in 3/4 time.
The melody will be built up little by little.
Compare each line... notice that many of the shapes formed by the notes are very similar.
Short break
Almost done e
Für Elise
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Song No.004 Basic
Warm-up Exercise - “Basic Accompaniment”
And now a warm-up exercise for the left hand.
It’s important to spread your fingers widely from the start.
Don’t play the black keys too strongly.
Left hand
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Diligent Practice Time
Connect the notes smoothly, as if the left hand were passing them to the right hand. You’ll be able to play
smoothly if you move the left hand into position for the next phrase as soon as it finishes playing the first
phrase.
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Für Elise
Song No.004 Basic
Diligent Practice Time
OK, let’s begin the second half!
You’ll be able to play the melody nicely if you lift your fingers from the keyboard between the slurs.
It might be easier to grasp the key release timing if you sing along with the melody.
Don’t panic and play too strongly where the left hand has to play short notes.
First Half Review
You’ve reached the halfway step! Have you learned all the material provided in the preceding steps?
Now let’s go back and play through all the first-half exercises. If you find that you’re having trouble
playing any of the material, go back and review the steps using the Step Map as a guide.
Always have left-hand finger 5 ready to play the next note!
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Song No.004 Basic
EEE
Jump to the
next E!
And again!
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Warm-up Exercise - “The Jump Competition”
The first note has a staccato dot.
Spread your fingers wide and jump quickly to the next note!
Left hand
“EEEEE!”
The only note in this step is E!
Make the connection between the left and right hands as smooth as possible.
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Für Elise
Song No.004 Basic
“Left! Right! Left! Right!”
Play “D# E” repeatedly, alternating the left and right hands.
Have the next hand ready in position to play D# so you won’t have to rush.
Second Half Review
Try playing all the way through the second half.
As we did after the first half, if there are places you can’t play with confidence go back and review the steps.
Play the Whole Song!
This is the finishing step!
Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. Just concentrate on playing the entire song from start to finish.
Practice this with the lessons learned in each step in mind, and gradually you’ll master the whole song.
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These steps focus on the middle section that wasn’t included in the basic version of the song. The right hand
plays quick 16th notes in succession, but if you keep your shoulders and arms relaxed and match the timing
to the left-hand notes it shouldn’t be too difficult.
The middle section is to be played brightly and moderately loud. Play the other sections in a gentle, flowing
manner to add expression to the song overall.
Für Elise
Advanced
Song No.005
With Step Map
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Für Elise Advanced
Song No.005
Für Elise
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Advanced
Song No.005
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Für Elise Advanced
Song No.005
Für Elise
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Advanced
Song No.005
Dotted Rhythm Practice
Dotted rhythms like this might look difficult, but you can make them easier to understand (and fun) if you match the
beats up with words.
In the example below the circled syllables and words correspond to notes on the score.
Play this with a gentle touch. No need to pound the keys!
Dotted Rhythms and Scales
If you sing along while playing scales you’ll be more prepared to play each note and will be able to play smoother.
Keep your fingers under control!
The birds in the tree~s With voi-ces that plea~se A day in the su~n And we’ll have some fu~n
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Für Elise Advanced
Song No.005
Special Practice - “For a Steady Left Hand”
To make sure that fingers 1 and 5 of your left hand don’t waver too much, try placing a coin on the back of
your left hand. Don’t let the coin fall off while you’re playing!
Play the last C and E softly.
Left hand
What’s going to happen?
How long can you keep this up?
Do your best to complete the exercise.
The trick is to keep it steady!
“The Steady Left Hand Meets the Relaxed Right Hand”
Is that coin still on the back of your left hand, even after adding the right hand?
Let’s try adding the right hand to the left-hand part you practiced in Step 03.
If you got through the last exercise without giving up, this will be easy!
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Advanced
Song No.005
Diligent Practice Time
Play this while counting “one, two, three” in time with the metronome.
Short break
“Suspense Theater”
This exercise uses only four notes: B, D , E, and F. Place your fingers on the corresponding keys before you begin,
then you’ll be able to play the exercise smoothly.
Next, join the parts!
Play the Whole Song!
This is the finishing step!
Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. Just concentrate on playing the entire song from start to finish.
Practice this with the lessons learned in each step in mind, and gradually you’ll master the whole song.
Thump Thump Thump...
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Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
The First Step (The first 2 measures) ............................................... 29
The Next Step (The next 2 measures) .............................................. 29
The First and Next Steps Together! (Beginning to 4th measure) ............... 30
The Last Step! (That was quick...) .................................................. 30
Repeat the Last Step! ................................................................. 31
Play the Whole song! ................................................................. 31
Bonus Event: The Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Special! ..........................31
This is a more “mature” arrangement of the song. It gets a bit difficult from the second chorus, but
you should be able to enjoy the contrast between this and the basic version while learning to play it
with luxurious style.
The memorable melody of this song is familiar to just about everyone. We’ve arranged it so it’s easy to
play with both hands. Give it a try!
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star With Step Map ............................................28
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star With Step Map ............................................32
Song No.006
Warm-up Exercise - “Relax Time” ..................................................34
Diligent Practice Time ................................................................35
Musical Building Blocks ..............................................................35
Special Practice - “The Fantastic Seesaw” .......................................36
Diligent Practice Time ................................................................36
The Melody is G-G-F-F-E-E-D... Part 1 .............................................37
The Melody is G-G-F-F-E-E-D... Part 2 .............................................37
Special Practice - “Sunday at Yamaha” ...........................................38
Diligent Practice Time ................................................................38
Play the Whole song! .................................................................38
Song No.007
Traditional
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Basic
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You know the melody but are afraid that playing with both hands will be difficult? Not at all! We’ve made it
easy by dividing it into two-measure segments.
Just learn the three patterns used and you’ll be able to play the whole song!
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
Song No.006
With Step Map
Basic
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Song No.006 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Basic
Left Right
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The First Step (The first 2 measures)
First locate the keyboard position then try playing slowly.
Left Right
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The Next Step (The next 2 measures)
As in the last step, begin by locating the keyboard position.
To begin, relax and find the keyboard position.
The keyboard position is the same as for the score above!
...no problem, that’s the first two measures done!
Find the keyboard position just like you did for the first step.
The keyboard position is the same as for the score above!
And that’s the next 2 measures done!
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Song No.006 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Basic
The First and Next Steps Together! (Beginning to 4th measure)
Now connect Step 01 and Step 02!
You’ve played up to here!
The Last Step! (That was quick...)
The left and right hand notes descend one at a time.
And once again... locate the keyboard position.
The keyboard position is the same as for the score above... (this is becoming familiar too)!
Getting close to completion.
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Song No.006 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Basic
Repeat the Last Step!
If you can play this pattern you’re almost there!
You should be able to see
those twinkling stars by now.
Bonus Event: The Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Special!
Welcome to the Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Special!
How about a completely different version?
Relax, and try not to let the accompaniment affect what you’re playing. There’s a black-key note that we
haven’t used before, but you’ll be fine once you learn it.
Off you go... enjoy your journey into some new musical territory!
Play the Whole Song!
This is the finishing step!
Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. Just concentrate on playing the entire song from start to finish.
Practice this with the lessons learned in each step in mind, and gradually you’ll master the whole song.
One more time.
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The practice steps begin from the second chorus.
The right hand plays a polyphonic melody part, and there’s even a left-hand arpeggio.
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
Song No.007
With Step Map
Advanced
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Song No.007 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Advanced
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Song No.007 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Advanced
She hasn’t moved for a while.
The Mystery Cheer Squad
Looks like she relaxed a little too much
and fell asleep!
Warm-up Exercise - “Relax Time”
Relax, and slowly play these intervals one by one.
Short break
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Song No.007 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Advanced
Diligent Practice Time
Pay attention to the distance between the notes as you move from one interval to the next. Prepare to play the
next notes as soon as possible.
Short break
Musical Building Blocks
Short break
This step begins with two notes played together, and then in the second half the melody line is added for a total of
three notes.
You’ll be playing some black keys too, so pay attention!
the next
notes are...
the next
notes are...
the next
notes are...
the next
notes are...
the next
notes... the next... notes...
the next
notes...
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Song No.007 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Advanced
Finger 5!
Finger 5!Finger 1!
I’ll pretend
I’m finger 2. I’m not
moving at all.
Finger 1!
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Special Practice - “The Fantastic Seesaw”
Left hand
This is a warm-up exercise for Step 05.
With finger 2 as a pivot, play 5-1-5...
Short break
Diligent Practice Time
Left hand
Arpeggio practice. Play with a relaxed wrist.
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Song No.007 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Advanced
The Melody is G-G-F-F-E-E-D... Part 1
The same “shape” moves down the keyboard. Keep your fingers loosely in the same shape to play these chords.
Short break
The Melody is G-G-F-F-E-E-D... Part 2
The melody is the same as Step 06, but the sound is different! Pay attention to the different shapes as you play this.
Short break
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Song No.007 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Advanced
Now you’re rockin’! It was worth coming
all the way for this!
The Cheer Squad Rejoices
Special Practice - “Sunday at Yamaha”
Left hand
Diligent Practice Time
Play the Whole Song!
This is the finishing step!
Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. Just concentrate on playing the entire song from start to finish.
Practice this with the lessons learned in each step in mind, and gradually you’ll master the whole song.
Now that you’ve had some fun with Step 08, you should be playing easily with your left hand.
Pay attention to the chord timing as you play this.
Why don’t we refresh ourselves with a change of pace.
Play along with the instrument with a happy, rhythmic feel.
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Turkish March
Warm-up Exercise - “Winter Sonatine” ............................................ 42
Diligent Practice Time ................................................................ 42
Diligent Practice Time ................................................................ 42
Special Practice - “The Special March” ...........................................43
Diligent Practice Time ................................................................ 43
“Technical Point!” ..................................................................... 44
Diligent Practice Time ................................................................ 44
Special Practice - “Share the Stage with a Pianist” ............................. 45
Play the Whole Song! ................................................................. 45
This song has a large number of repeats, but for the advanced version we’ve arranged a well-known
section at a length that is easy to play. It’s even suitable for players with small hands!
The song starts with a light mood but gradually increases in dynamic intensity. That is one of the
attractions of the song. Be sure to put some life into the piano solo!
We’ve arranged this renowned piano piece so that beginning players can enjoy it at a comfortable
tempo.
The accompaniment features a variety of instruments that appear one after another, sometimes
supporting you with rhythm, and sometimes playing the melody line with you.
Turkish March With Step Map ..............................................................40
Turkish March With Step Map ............................................................. 46
Song No.008
Diligent Practice Time ................................................................49
Diligent Practice Time ................................................................49
Warm-up Exercise - “A Nap by the Stream” .......................................50
“Power March” ........................................................................50
Diligent Practice Time ................................................................51
Special Practice - “Grace Notes” ...................................................52
Play the Whole Song! .................................................................52
Song No.009
W. A. Mozart
©2009 Yamaha Corporation
Basic
Advanced
From here...
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Both the left and right hands play monophonic lines.
If you look at the melody you’ll notice that the same shapes are repeated. The first note is different, but the
fingering is the same! Knowing that makes it sound easy, doesn’t it?
Listen to the example over and over until you learn the melody, then practice will be easy.
Turkish March
Song No.008
With Step Map
Basic
...to here
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Turkish March
Song No.008 Basic
Turkish March
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Song No.008 Basic
Warm-up Exercise - “Winter Sonatine”
Eh? This is practice for the Turkish March?
Start playing with finger 4, but keep finger 1 close by and ready. That’s the key to playing this part smoothly.
Now enjoy a romantic moment with the orchestra!
Diligent Practice Time
When you’re properly warmed up, it’s time to tackle the melody.
Don’t forget the key to playing it smoothly that we just learned.
Diligent Practice Time
Try playing with both hands.
Play the left-hand eighth notes gently. Release the left-hand and right-hand notes simultaneously for a clean,
synchronized sound. Release
simultaneously
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Turkish March
Song No.008 Basic
Finger... over!
Diligent Practice Time
Don’t rush the right-hand “G-G” and “E-E” eighth notes.
Play the last quarter notes of the left-hand “C-E-G” and “A-C-E” parts with care, releasing them simultaneously with
the right-hand notes.
Special Practice - “The Special March”
Try playing the Special March melody using the “finger over” (page 9) technique.
Enjoy the energy in the second half!
Release
simultaneously
Turkish March
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Song No.008 Basic
“Technical Point!”
A number of techniques that are unique to the piano such as “finger ready” and “finger change” (page 9) are used in
the right-hand melody. Prepare early for the next note to be played, and play each note carefully.
Diligent Practice Time
Resist the urge to rush when playing continuous eighth notes.
Listen to the orchestra carefully and play along!
Now connect the parts together...
Finger, ready!
Apparently technique
is important in piano
playing too.
Finger, change!
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Turkish March
Song No.008 Basic
Special Practice - “Share the Stage with a Pianist”
Just a little more and we’ll be done!
Try playing this left-hand part along with a pianist.
Wait a minute... the intro melody is the Turkish March too?
Left hand
Play the Whole Song!
This is the finishing step!
Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. Just concentrate on playing the entire song from start to finish.
Practice this with the lessons learned in each step in mind, and gradually you’ll master the whole song.
I'm in charge of the intro
(check out my “Für Elise” and
“Ode to Joy” as well).
The song you’re practicing
is actually one of mine. Thank you!
Beethoven and Mozart... the best of friends
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This score includes polyphonic and octave parts that are essential to give the song momentum, and they’re
a large part of the song’s appeal too. The distinctive left-hand accompaniment must be played at a steady
tempo. Don’t let your shoulders and arms get tense from the 32nd measure, and play with confidence.
Turkish March
Song No.009
With Step Map
Advanced
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Turkish March Advanced
Song No.009
Turkish March
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Advanced
Song No.009
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Turkish March Advanced
Song No.009
Diligent Practice Time
We’ll start with the left-hand accompaniment.
Bend finger 5 slightly and play firmly to sound (and look) great!
The orchestra will back you up in a variety of ways in each step. Enjoy the interplay, and have fun!
Left hand
Short break
Diligent Practice Time
Make a fist with your hand above the keyboard then gently open your fingers and you’re ready!
Keep your fingers steady and under control when changing notes.
Turkish March
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Advanced
Song No.009
is the symbol for “arpeggio.”
Before starting the exercise play the A-E-A notes together the check out their sound.
If you sort of “strum” the notes in order from bottom to top you’re playing an arpeggio.
Left hand
“Power March”
Left hand
When you’re done with your nap, it’s time for a lively march.
Snooze
Snooze Snooze
Play twice then take a
short break.
Stay relaxed when playing the
remaining two times.
Warm-up Exercise - “A Nap by the Stream”
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Turkish March Advanced
Song No.009
Diligent Practice Time
The right hand plays plenty of black keys in this step. Position your hand toward the back of the keyboard before starting to play.
Spread your left hand wide from the start, then “grab” the keyboard with fingers 5 and 1 and you’ll get the hang of it.
The left hand is going to get busy, but stay with it! The right-hand part is the same as above.
Turkish March
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Advanced
Song No.009
Special Practice - “Grace Notes”
It’s time to practice grace notes. The key is “keep it close!”
The grace note should be played softly just before the main note, almost right on top of it. But don’t think too much
about it. Just let it happen naturally.
Short break
Play the Whole Song!
This is the finishing step!
Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. Just concentrate on playing the entire song from start to finish.
Practice this with the lessons learned in each step in mind, and gradually you’ll master the whole song.
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Ode to Joy
Basic Ascending and Descending .................................................... 55
Dotted Rhythm ..........................................................................55
“And all of a sudden... both hands!” .........................................................55
“CCDE
?
– ?
? –” ..................................................................... 56
“Change” ................................................................................ 56
Diligent Practice Time ................................................................. 56
“Step On the Black Key” ............................................................... 57
“Play with Both Hands” ................................................................57
“Zig-Zag Path to E” .....................................................................58
“Right Hand then Left Hand” ......................................................... 58
“Right-hand Rehearsal: String Ensemble Version” ...............................59
Play the Whole Song! .................................................................. 59
The advanced version is arranged as a more sophisticated ballad.
With backing from the Learn to Play Pops Orchestra, play this version with a luxurious, sometimes
grandiose feel.
This is a very simple arrangement of this timeless melody. Play it without hesitation, with a dignified
feel.
Ode to Joy With Step Map ....................................................................54
Ode to Joy With Step Map ................................................................... 60
Song No.010
Warm-up Exercise - “Left-hand Power” .............................................62
Diligent Practice Time .................................................................62
Diligent Practice Time .................................................................62
Pallarel Thirds - “Gently Flowing” ..................................................62
“Right-hand Part Practice” ...........................................................63
“Left-hand Part Practice” .............................................................63
“Both Hands Together” ................................................................63
Special Practice -
“Meet Marimba Man Junior’s Friend’s Aunt: Follow the Leader” ...............64
Diligent Practice Time .................................................................65
Diligent Practice Time .................................................................65
Pallarel Thirds - “In Paradise” ...................................................... 66
Diligent Practice Time .................................................................66
Play the Whole Song! ..................................................................66
Song No.011
L. v. Beethoven
©2009 Yamaha Corporation
Basic
Advanced
...to here
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In this version you play monophonic lines with both hands. No tricky techniques are required.
If you know the melody you’ll be fine. Ready? Away we go.
Ode to Joy
Song No.010
With Step Map
From here...
Basic
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Ode to Joy
Song No.010 Basic
Basic Ascending and Descending
The climb from E to G and then the descent from G to D are the basis of the melody. If you can play this well, the
rest is easy.
“And all of a sudden... both hands!”
OK. So lets play with both hands.
Do the exercise in this order:
1. Connect Step 01 and Step 02, practicing with the right hand only.
2. Add the left-hand C-G-C-G line.
That’s all there is to it.
Left Right
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You’ll only play the colored-in keys
in the first half.
Position your hands here and begin!
Dotted Rhythm
This melody line, including a dotted note, follows the melody of Step 01.
Sing along with the example to get a feel for the rhythm.
It might be easier to grasp the timing if you circle
the notes that are played together on the score.
La la la la la -
la
la -
Ode to Joy
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Song No.010 Basic
“CCDE
?
– ?
? –”
How did you do in Step 03?
Now that you’ve done the basic ascending and descending lines,
here’s another pattern to practice.
What’s different from the steps we’ve already practiced?
It’s a pattern we haven’t
seen yet... but stay calm
“Change”
And now, the second half.
This part of the melody signals that a change is about to occur. Doesn’t it give you the feeling that a new
chapter of the story is about to begin?
Diligent Practice Time
This melody line follows the one we learned in Step 05. Don’t try to rush when you get to the last G.
Have finger 1 in position and ready a little early.
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Ode to Joy
Song No.010 Basic
I’ll take on any
challenge.
It’s really not such
a big deal...
CBAG
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“Step On the Black Key”
Left hand
“Play with Both Hands”
Now you’re ready to play with both hands.
What do you suppose the order of the exercise is?
(Hint: check out Step 03).
Answer:
1. Connect Step 05 and Step 06, practicing with the right hand only.
2. Add the left-hand G-G-G-G -A-B line.
This is the left-hand line that goes with the Step 06
right-hand line.
The notes ascend in sequence from G, with one
black key along the way.
Step on the black key along with the orchestra.
Ode to Joy
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Song No.010 Basic
“Zig-Zag Path to E”
Before getting into the final four measures, we come across a very distinctive syncopated phrase.
Sing this zig-zag “C-D-G, E” line.
“Right Hand then Left Hand”
Here’s the syncopated E from Step 09, and the left-hand note that follows. We’ll also play a little of the
ensuing melody in the second half.
Zig
Zag
First, the right and left hands in sequence.
Then, right hand, left hand, and right hand again.
Syncopation
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Ode to Joy
Song No.010 Basic
“Zig-Zag Path to E”
“Right Hand then Left Hand”
“Right-hand Rehearsal: String Ensemble Version”
You’ve done well up to Step 10, so let’s try playing the whole song all the way through.
But before we do that, let’s rehearse by playing just the right-hand part with beautiful accompaniment
from a string ensemble.
Play the Whole Song!
This is the finishing step!
Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. Just concentrate on playing the entire song from start to finish.
Practice this with the lessons learned in each step in mind, and gradually you’ll master the whole song.
If you find it difficult to play along with the orchestra,
use the metronome instead.
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Play the melody with a stately, grandiose feel. Add some dynamic expression for a more musical performance.
If you can play the right hand part from the basic version you’re halfway there. The following steps focus on the
left-hand accompaniment and the third and sixth intervals used in the melody line.
Ode to Joy
Song No.011
With Step Map
Advanced
・
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Ode to Joy Advanced
Song No.011
Ode to Joy
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Advanced
Song No.011
Warm-up Exercise - “Left-hand Power”
Let’s do a warm-up exercise for the left hand.
Play the phrase that descends in semitones while holding the bass note with finger 5. Enjoy the smooth harmonic
transitions that occur when you play along with the orchestra.
Left hand
Diligent Practice Time
Let’s practice the first four measures of the left-hand part.
Play the notes for their full duration.
Left hand
Diligent Practice Time
These are the four measures that follow the part practiced in Step 02. The movement is a little more complex,
but the warm-up exercise we did above should make it easy.
Left hand
Parallel Thirds - “Gently Flowing”
A number of third intervals appear in sequence in the left-hand part of the melody middle section. Connect
them as smoothly as possible.
Left hand
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Ode to Joy Advanced
Song No.011
Diligent Practice Time
“Right-hand Part Practice”
At last we come to the right-hand part.
In Step 07 we’ll use both the right and left hands to play the
harmony parts. But here we’ll just practice the right-hand part.
“Left-hand Part Practice”
Left hand
And this is the part that the left-hand will play.
Diligent Practice Time
Parallel Thirds - “Gently Flowing”
“Both Hands Together”
Now let’s play both parts together.
The left and right hands cooperate to create powerful harmony!
It’s a bit lonely without
the left hand...
CDEFBG
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I feel a bit silly posing like
this without the right hand...
AFBA C
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Together as one
CBAGFBADEF
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Happy
Hah!
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Advanced
Song No.011
Special Practice - “Meet Marimba Man Junior’s Friend’s Aunt: Follow the Leader”
Practice playing successive sixth intervals.
When the rhythm begins listen to the phrase played by the celesta, then play it yourself.
You might meet someone in another song too!
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Miss Koto
Miss Koto coming in suddenly like that startled me!
The melody was probably similar to something she knew
and she just couldn’t keep quiet. Ha ha.
What?
Yes, I know Marimba Man Jr. very well. He’s a good friend of my nephew.
Oh?
You haven’t met Marimba Man Jr. yet?
I’m sure you’ll run into him somewhere. Tee-hee.
His father is Marimba Man, an excellent marimba player.
And he’s a fine person too!
Oh yes, speaking of marimbas...
Chatter
Chatter
Talk Talk
Short break
...and the rest with energy!
Celesta
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Ode to Joy Advanced
Song No.011
Diligent Practice Time
If you enjoyed Step 08, this will be no problem.
Diligent Practice Time
The left hand plays thirds while the right hand plays sixths. This section requires concentration to play well, but it’s
also the most impressive sounding section of the song.
If you have trouble playing any section, go back to the appropriate steps and practice again.
Tee-hee
You can play it.
Probably.
Miss Koto
I remember practicing this with Marimba Man
Junior’s Friend’s Aunt.
Gently flowing...
Ode to Joy
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Advanced
Song No.011
Parallel Thirds - “In Paradise”
Diligent Practice Time
Play the Whole Song!
This is the finishing step!
Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. Just concentrate on playing the entire song from start to finish.
Practice this with the lessons learned in each step in mind, and gradually you’ll master the whole song.
This is the last key section for the right hand. It starts with the syncopation we first saw in the basic version.
Practice through to the end of the melody.
Now let’s practice playing parallel thirds with the right hand, with beautiful orchestral backing.
Start by playing just the top note to get a feel for the line, then after a short break add the note a third below.
Short break
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The Entertainer
“A Hearing Test?” ...................................................................... 70
Diligent Practice Time ................................................................. 70
“Semitone Return Trip” ...........................................................................70
Diligent Practice Time ................................................................. 70
Diligent Practice Time ................................................................. 71
“At the End of the Tunnel” ............................................................. 71
Diligent Practice Time ................................................................. 72
Put it Together ...........................................................................72
“Percussion Joins In” .................................................................. 73
Diligent Practice Time ................................................................. 73
“The Signature Phrase” ............................................................... 73
Play the Whole Song! .................................................................. 73
Compared to the basic version, this arrangement is much closer to the original. It will be a challenge
both in length and the number of notes that must be played. The difficult “stride” left-hand
accompaniment and the parallel-sixth melody line are real attention getters. It’s definitely worthwhile
taking the time to master this one!
This is one of those songs that aspiring piano players long to master. The characteristic left-hand
accompaniment and attractive melody are a bit too tricky for the beginner to play all at once. We’ve
made it much easier by creating an arrangement in which the left-hand accompaniment has been
reduced to just the essential bass notes.
The Entertainer With Step Map ............................................................68
The Entertainer With Step Map ........................................................... 74
Song No.012
“Sixths Warm-up Exercise” ...........................................................77
Diligent Practice Time .................................................................77
“A New Challenge... Part 1” ..........................................................78
“A New Challenge... Part 2” ..........................................................78
Put It Together ...........................................................................79
“A Musical Tour” .......................................................................80
Diligent Practice Time .................................................................80
“In Vintage Fusion Style” .............................................................81
“One Thing at a Time... Part 1” ......................................................81
“One Thing at a Time... Part 2” ......................................................81
Diligent Practice Time .................................................................82
“The Toughest Challenge!” ...........................................................82
Play the Whole Song! ..................................................................82
Song No.013
S. Joplin
©2009 Yamaha Corporation
Basic
Advanced
From here...
68
Although the arrangement is simplified, the rhythm of the melody is no less difficult than the original.
You can start by listening to the example and learning it by ear, or by practicing the individual steps.
Diligence is the only true shortcut.
The Entertainer
Song No.012
With Step Map
Basic
...to here
From here...
...to here
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The Entertainer
Song No.012 Basic
The Entertainer
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Song No.012 Basic
“A Hearing Test?”
Let’s learn the first shape that appears in the introduction.
The pitch of the starting note changes in the middle. Listen to the cue tone carefully.
Diligent Practice Time
This is also a section of the intro. The last few notes are different from the shape we learned in the last step.
Watch out for the black key!
“Semitone Return Trip”
Practice going and returning in semitone steps. Finger 1 is the key.
Diligent Practice Time
The rhythm of the E and C notes is important. Play this again and again until you learn it by “muscle memory.”
Short break
Beep beep beep beep
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The Entertainer
Song No.012 Basic
Diligent Practice Time
Take care to play the tied notes correctly.
Short break
“At the End of the Tunnel”
The number of notes will increase gradually. Connect them while paying attention to your fingering.
The Entertainer
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Song No.012 Basic
Diligent Practice Time
Place your fingers on the keys you’ll play, and play them in order: 5, 3, 2, 3...
Put it Together
Now play the first half with both hands! It might seem a bit difficult, so practice just the right-hand part first.
If there are any sections you’re having trouble with, go back to the corresponding steps using the Step Map as a
guide, and practice them again.
Left hand
Left
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The Entertainer
Song No.012 Basic
“Percussion Joins In”
Just keep repeating ECDE-CDC and... hey! Where did those rhythm instruments come from?
Play the Whole Song!
This is the finishing step!
Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. Just concentrate on playing the entire song from start to finish.
Practice this with the lessons learned in each step in mind, and gradually you’ll master the whole song.
Diligent Practice Time
Pay attention to your fingering on the black keys.
Left hand
“The Signature Phrase”
Have you mastered Step 09 and Step 10? If you have you’re ready to play the song’s signature phrase
with both hands.
Don’t let either hand pull the other off time.
From here...
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In this arrangement harmony is added a sixth below the melody line of the basic version for a richer texture.
The 16th notes in the middle section look difficult, but if you practice them thoroughly first with the right
hand only you’ll get through it with no problem. Practice each hand individually, and then when you have
a good feel for the parts put them together. When playing with both hands it’s very important to keep up a
steady tempo with the left hand.
The Entertainer
Song No.013
With Step Map
Advanced
...to here
From here...
...to here
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The Entertainer Advanced
Song No.013
From here...
...to here
The Entertainer
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Advanced
Song No.013
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The Entertainer Advanced
Song No.013
“Sixths Warm-up Exercise”
Practice playing sixths until you can do it naturally. You’ll encounter black keys and tempo changes along the way!
Short break
Diligent Practice Time
This is the same melody segment that we learned in Step 05 of the basic version. This time we’ll play it in sixths.
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Move your hand up an octave
during this short break!
Once again from the beginning...
after a very short break.
The second time is a sprint!
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Advanced
Song No.013
“A New Challenge... Part 1”
This is a basic exercise for the left hand.
First play the three-note chords to learn their positions. Learn the finger positions and they’ll be easy to play.
Left hand
“A New Challenge... Part 2”
Left hand
Do this in the same way as the last step. There are a couple of black keys and it’s a little more complex,
but you can do it!
Short break
Short break
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The Entertainer Advanced
Song No.013
Put It Together
Let’s take what we’ve learned so far and play it all through. It might be a good idea to practice each hand
individually first.
The Entertainer
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Advanced
Song No.013
“A Musical Tour”
Left hand
If the fingering seems difficult, notice which notes in each chord also appear in the next chord. That will be your clue.
First, get your fingers ready by playing this twice.
Diligent Practice Time
Is it tough to play this with both hands? You really need to master this, because it will sound great!
Then play this rhythmically as many times as necessary until you feel comfortable with it.
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The Entertainer Advanced
Song No.013
“In Vintage Fusion Style”
“One Thing at a Time... Part 1”
“One Thing at a Time... Part 2”
The rhythm is a little more complex than the last exercise. Learn the individual sections one group of notes at a time.
Most players are intimidated by continuous sequences of 16th notes. If you practice one short section at a time
it becomes easy!
The initial rhythm is the key to playing the two-note melody in a cool way.
Begin by learning the timing.
Short break
Stop
Stop
The Entertainer
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Advanced
Song No.013
Diligent Practice Time
Left hand
“The Toughest Challenge!”
Play the Whole Song!
This is the finishing step!
Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. Just concentrate on playing the entire song from start to finish.
Practice this with the lessons learned in each step in mind, and gradually you’ll master the whole song.
Practice the climax of the middle section. When you can play this you’re almost done!
Approach this exercise in the same way as Step 06.
When you get comfortable with this, try to read ahead on the score a bit.
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Londonderry Air
The Melody Begins .................................................................... 85
Diligent Practice Time ................................................................ 85
Diligent Practice Time ............................................................................86
Play with Both Hands .................................................................. 86
Special Practice: Rhythm Combinations - “Meet Marimba Man Jr.” .......... 87
Rhythm Combinations: Ex. 1 ......................................................... 88
Rhythm Combinations: Ex. 2 ......................................................... 88
Diligent Practice Time ................................................................ 89
Special Practice - “Finishing Up in Style” ......................................... 89
Play the Whole Song! ................................................................. 89
In the second chorus the left hand takes over the melody for an interesting change in atmosphere.
Obbligato and arpeggio elements are included for added variety.
Playing this arrangement with the orchestra will be an enjoyable experience.
This song has a gentle, expressive melody. Play along with the orchestra with a relaxed, spacious feel.
In this easy-to-play arrangement both the left and right hands play single-note lines.
Londonderry Air With Step Map ............................................................84
Londonderry Air With Step Map ........................................................... 90
Song No.014
Special Practice: Arpeggio, R&B Version - “Follow the Harp!” ................92
Diligent Practice Time ................................................................93
Special Practice - “Bossa Mood” ...................................................93
Diligent Practice Time ................................................................93
Diligent Practice Time ................................................................94
Diligent Practice Time ................................................................94
Special Practice: Arpeggio, Ragtime Version - “Follow the Honky-Tonk Piano!”
.....95
A Beautiful Ending .....................................................................96
Play the Whole Song! .................................................................96
Song No.015
Traditional
©2009 Yamaha Corporation
Basic
Advanced
From here...
...to here
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The melody begins with an auftakt, and the same rhythm is repeated a number of times. The left hand plays
accompaniment in the first half, then counterpoint in the second half for different effects.
Play the 8th notes smoothly and gently, with expression.
Londonderry Air
Song No.014
With Step Map
Basic
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Londonderry Air
Song No.014 Basic
The Melody Begins
The melody begins with an auftakt. The first note is played with finger 1, and should not be played too strongly.
Play a little stronger as the notes get higher to build up the mood.
Diligent Practice Time
The “finger ready” and “finger over” (page 9) techniques are used here. Prepare for the next note a little early to make
playing easier.
Don’t rush the 8th notes. Take it slow and easy.
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it’s time to start practicing.
The starting note for
Steps 01 through 03.
finger ready
Short break This is the first-half melody
finger over
Londonderry Air
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Song No.014 Basic
Play with Both Hands
It’s time to play with the left and right hands together. Play the left-hand part carefully while listening to the
metronome. That will allow you to play the right-hand part with a relaxed feel.
Diligent Practice Time
This is practice for the left-hand accompaniment for the first half.
Consider each measure as a group of notes. It will be easier to play if you keep the image of the keys you’ll play in
each group in your mind before playing the first note.
Left hand
Synchronize
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Song No.014 Basic
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Special Practice: Rhythm Combinations - “Meet Marimba Man Jr.”
The right hand plays eighth notes while the left hand plays a quarter note, then the right hand plays a quarter note
while the left hand plays eighth notes...what’s this exercise for?
Play this a number of times after the lead-in. Have fun trying not to get pulled off time by the melody playing in the background.
Londonderry Air
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Song No.014 Basic
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This should be easy if you’ve done Step 05!
This should be easy if you’ve done Step 05.
Rhythm Combinations: Ex. 1
Try to connect the right and left hand eighth notes
smoothly. Don’t play the left hand finger 1 notes too
loudly.
Steps 06 and 07 begin
on these notes. Ready?
Rhythm Combinations: Ex. 2
The F# played by the left hand is a black key. Before
playing the exercise, play the G, A, and F# keys together
to get a feel for the finger positions.
The number of notes increases
from top to bottom.
Treble clef for the left
hand too!
The number of notes increases
from top to bottom.
Bass clef for the left
hand here!
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Londonderry Air
Song No.014 Basic
Diligent Practice Time
Practice repeating the G note. You’ll get a nice uniform sound even if you change fingers if you play in about
the same position.
Play the Whole Song!
This is the finishing step!
Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. Just concentrate on playing the entire song from start to finish.
Practice this with the lessons learned in each step in mind, and gradually you’ll master the whole song.
Special Practice - “Finishing Up in Style”
The melody closes with a series of 8th notes.
Learn this section by dividing into to short segments that you can practice individually. When you’re ready, play then
entire section.
Rhythm Combinations: Ex. 2
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This arrangement covers a wide range from the lowest to highest notes that will allow you to enjoy the full
sound and resonance of the piano as you play. Also try to observe the detailed dynamics markings. Listen
to the orchestra carefully and create a rich atmosphere.
Londonderry Air
Song No.015
With Step Map
Advanced
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Londonderry Air Advanced
Song No.015
Londonderry Air
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Advanced
Song No.015
Special Practice: Arpeggio, R&B Version - “Follow the Harp!”
This is an arpeggio exercise. The G, B, and E notes will be played in a variety of ways. Listen to the rhythms the harp
plays, then play them yourself.
Your arpeggios were beautiful...
“A little out of sync” is about right.
Follow me!
One, Two, Three, Four,
One, Two, Three, Four,
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Londonderry Air Advanced
Song No.015
Diligent Practice Time
Let’s practice the “finger over” (page 9) technique. It’s easier if you bend your fingers slightly. The notes played
with fingers 4 and 5 are the melody, so don’t release them while you’re playing the other notes.
Diligent Practice Time
Let’s practice the accompanying line to the left-hand melody.
The French horn will start the melody. Listen carefully and learn the timing.
Special Practice - “Bossa Mood”
Left hand
Let’s do some left-hand practice with a lively Bossa Nova rhythm. This type of harmony appears frequently, so you
should try to remember it.
Play gently and briefly with finger 5
Don’t lift your finger...
Finger over
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Advanced
Song No.015
Diligent Practice Time
And now we’ll play the left-hand melody and the accompanying right-hand notes together. Play the left-hand part
moderately loud, and the right-hand part a little softer.
Diligent Practice Time
Left hand
This type of left-hand accompaniment is often heard in piano pieces.
Keep your wrist relaxed and prepare early for the next note. Don’t cut the last note of the phrase short.
Short break
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Londonderry Air Advanced
Song No.015
Special Practice: Arpeggio, Ragtime Version - “Follow the Honky-Tonk Piano!”
Welcome to the 1-octave arpeggio challenge!
Follow the honky-tonk piano, copying its nuances as closely as you can.
It doesn’t matter if you fall a bit behind the orchestra, but whatever you do don’t rush!
Short break
Play whatever I play!
Don’t worry about getting it exactly right.
Just enjoy the ride!
I’m what they call a “Honky-Tonk Piano.”
Like my unique sound?
Londonderry Air
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Advanced
Song No.015
A Beautiful Ending
The right hand passes the melody line to the left hand, leading to a slow, serene ending. Enjoy the relaxed
atmosphere of the orchestra too!
Play the Whole Song!
This is the finishing step!
Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. Just concentrate on playing the entire song from start to finish.
Practice this with the lessons learned in each step in mind, and gradually you’ll master the whole song.
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The Last Rose of Summer
Warm-up Exercise - “Under and Stretch” ......................................
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Diligent Practice Time ..............................................................
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Syncopated Melody .................................................................. 100
Diligent Practice Time .............................................................. 100
Timing Both Hands .................................................................. 101
Diligent Practice Time .............................................................. 101
Special Practice - “Find a Cue!” .................................................. 102
Diligent Practice Time .............................................................. 102
Play the Whole Song! ............................................................... 102
This arrangement offers lots of variation with ornaments and polyphony by the right hand, and
interesting changes in the left-hand accompaniment. Play at a leisurely tempo, and focus on the simple
beauty of this song.
You’ll never want to stop playing this beautiful melody. The orchestra provides elegant support
with harp, glockenspiel, celesta, and more. In the second half there’s a place where the tempo gets
gradually slower. Listen to the example carefully to get a good feel for the overall mood. Play as if
singing softly.
The Last Rose of Summer With Step Map ............................................
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The Last Rose of Summer With Step Map
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Song No.016
Special Practice - “The Starting Rhythm” ...................................... 106
Diligent Practice Time ............................................................. 106
Special Practice - “Meet Marimba Man: Follow Me!” ........................ 107
Diligent Practice Time ............................................................. 107
Turn Practice ........................................................................ 108
Diligent Practice Time ............................................................. 108
Special Practice - “Repeating Shapes” ......................................... 109
Diligent Practice Time ............................................................. 109
Diligent Practice Time ............................................................. 110
Diligent Practice Time ............................................................. 110
One More Diligent Practice Session ............................................. 110
Play the Whole Song! .............................................................. 110
Song No.017
Traditional
©2009 Yamaha Corporation
Basic
Advanced
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The melody for this song begins on an auftakt. The melody features repetitions and similar phrases, so if
you can play the first 4 measures the rest will be easy. The left-hand rhythm in the first 2 measures repeats
throughout the song. Match the feel of the left and right hands at the end of each phrase for a refined
performance.
The Last Rose of Summer
Song No.016
With Step Map
Basic
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The Last Rose of Summer
Song No.016 Basic
Warm-up Exercise - “Under and Stretch”
Auftakt and “finger under” (page 9) practice. Stretch your fingers a little more each time you play this exercise,
while limbering up your mood as well.
Diligent Practice Time
A phrase that uses “finger change” (page 9) fingering follows the Step 01 phrase, and the line becomes
more melodic. Try not to become tense at the beginning, and start with a pure, sincere feel.
Stay calm, and don’t rush the C-B-A-G notes.
thumb under
finger change
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Song No.016 Basic
Diligent Practice Time
Here a dotted rhythm and auftakt are added to Step 03.
Play non-syncopated notes slightly softer to bring out the beauty of the melody.
Syncopated Melody
Here we’ll learn a syncopated section of the melody.
Try not to lift your fingers from the keyboard. Listen the glockenspiel in the backing orchestra, it will provide the
timing guide you need.
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The Last Rose of Summer
Song No.016 Basic
Timing Both Hands
Now we’ll bring in the left hand for a two-handed performance. It’s important to synchronize the left and right hands
at the points marked Here .
Play the ends of the phrases gently.
Diligent Practice Time
The way you hold your fingers is essential to playing the left-hand polyphony well. Don’t hold your fingers straight.
Keep them slightly bent.
Keep the harmony notes synchronized so they sound as one.
Here
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Song No.016 Basic
Special Practice - “Find a Cue!”
When playing with the Learn to Play Orchestra, listen to the harp for your cue to exit from the fermata .
Practice listening for the right cue (!) so you can play in tight ensemble with the orchestra.
Play the Whole Song!
This is the finishing step!
Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. Just concentrate on playing the entire song from start to finish.
Practice this with the lessons learned in each step in mind, and gradually you’ll master the whole song.
Diligent Practice Time
The left hand also plays a black key. This will go smoothly if you position your left hand a little toward the rear of
the keyboard before playing the first A.
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Special Practice - “Find a Cue!”
Play the Whole Song!
Overall the 8th notes should be played softly to make the song flow smoothly. Even difficult phrases become
easier if you sing the melody as you play. Always be aware of the mood you’re creating with the left-hand
accompaniment.
The Last Rose of Summer
Song No.017
With Step Map
Diligent Practice Time
Advanced
The Last Rose of Summer
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Advanced
Song No.017
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The Last Rose of Summer Advanced
Song No.017
The Last Rose of Summer
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Advanced
Song No.017
Special Practice - “The Starting Rhythm”
This is a collection of auftakt melodies.
Try singing “La~di da~” while playing the dotted rhythms.
Diligent Practice Time
Play C-B-A-G beautifully, just softly touching the keys.
Play smoothly, without letting the notes cut off too soon.
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The Last Rose of Summer Advanced
Song No.017
Special Practice - “Meet Marimba Man: Follow Me!”
Let’s practice the basic left-hand accompaniment pattern.
When you hear the rhythm, follow Marimba Man and copy each phrase he plays.
There will be a number of variations, so listen carefully.
Left hand
Diligent Practice Time
Don’t play too heavily with the right hand. And try to keep the volume of the left-hand 8th notes consistent.
Is Marimba Man a teacher to be respected,
or merely a trickster?
I’m going to keep the phrases that come
after this a secret.
Try to follow me as best you can.
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Advanced
Song No.017
Turn Practice
Next we’ll practice an ornamental turn. The melody line consists only of A, B, and C. The key is to bend your fingers
slightly and play near the rear of the keyboard.
Don’t rush. Play each end every note as distinctly as you can.
Diligent Practice Time
Match the left-hand line to the right-hand line as closely as possible.
When both hands are playing 8th notes, synchronize the timing carefully. If you hear beautiful harmony you’re getting
it right!
Conceptually, a turn might look something like this.
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The Last Rose of Summer Advanced
Song No.017
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Left hand
Compared to the first half, the range of notes used in the second half accompaniment is wider. The notes played by
finger 5 will change, but let’s make it so that the same shape repeats no matter where you start.
Prepare for the next note as early as possible.
Diligent Practice Time
Keep playing smoothly during the polyphonic section.
the next note...
the next note...
the next note...
the next note...
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Advanced
Song No.017
Diligent Practice Time
Diligent Practice Time
One More Diligent Practice Session
The right hand phrase should be played without hesitation.
The second left-hand C-G-E-C-F should also be begun at a leisurely pace.
Synchronize both hands from the first left-hand note. The left-hand line will go smoothly if you start with your
fingers spread as if to play C, G, and E all at once.
This exercise includes grace notes, dotted rhythms, and polyphony.
Listen to the orchestra carefully, and play while singing the melody.
It’s Marimba Man!
Play the Whole Song!
This is the finishing step!
Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. Just concentrate on playing the entire song from start to finish.
Practice this with the lessons learned in each step in mind, and gradually you’ll master the whole song.
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For a dramatic change of mood, let’s try playing this with a jazz organ sound. Grace notes and
glissandos are commonly used on the jazz organ, so this is a great chance to try them out! Enjoy the
contrast with the basic version.
Amazing Grace
The Opening Melody ................................................................ 113
The Second Melody.................................................................. 113
Warm-up Exercise - “The Chinese Princess” ..........................................113
Diligent Practice Time .............................................................. 113
Warm-up Exercise - “Left and Right in Sync” ................................... 114
Diligent Practice Time .............................................................. 114
“Before a Chord Change” .......................................................... 114
Diligent Practice Time .............................................................. 115
“A Serene Ending” .................................................................. 115
Play the Whole Song! ............................................................... 115
The melody to this song is composed of only five notes: F, G, A, C, and D.
Play this nostalgic melody with a gentle, singing feel.
Amazing Grace With Step Map ...........................................................112
Amazing Grace With Step Map ...........................................................116
Song No.018
Diligent Practice Time ..............................................................118
Diligent Practice Time ..............................................................118
Diligent Practice Time ..............................................................118
Special Practice: Grace Notes - “Follow the Guitarist!” .......................119
Diligent Practice Time ..............................................................120
“Shh, ta ta ta~” ......................................................................120
“Triplets!” ............................................................................121
“Glissandos Everywhere” ..........................................................121
Play the Whole Song! ...............................................................121
Song No.019
Traditional
©2009 Yamaha Corporation
Basic
Advanced
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The melody includes triplets, so stay calm and play them without rushing. The left hand holds the bass
notes on the first beat. Get comfortable, relax, and start practicing!
Amazing Grace
Song No.018
With Step Map
Basic
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Amazing Grace
Song No.018 Basic
Warm-up Exercise - “The Chinese Princess”
It’s time to warm up the left hand!
Be sure to hold the bottom bass notes for their full duration.
Left hand
Diligent Practice Time
Put the warm-up exercise to use and try this. Counting “one, two, three,” out loud while playing will make it easier to
learn the rhythm.
Left hand
The Opening Melody
Once you’ve learned the overall flow, try playing the
melody while following the finger numbers.
The Second Melody
The same applies here. Grasp the overall flow then fill in
the blanks.
Don’t cut off the note too soon... Hold for the full duration...
Amazing Grace
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Song No.018 Basic
Diligent Practice Time
Here we’ll play a left-hand bass line along with the right-hand melody. The left-hand part changes to the actual
accompaniment pattern in the second half. Carefully match the timing of the notes on the first beat of each measure
throughout.
Warm-up Exercise - “Left and Right in Sync”
This exercise will help you to synchronize the left and right hands. First, concentrate on synchronizing the first beat in
each measure.
“Before a Chord Change”
Prepare to play the next chord ahead of time.
Left hand
Prepare
Short break
Prepare Prepare
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Amazing Grace
Song No.018 Basic
Diligent Practice Time
This is the last right-hand practice step. Start with the overall flow then fill in the blanks.
“A Serene Ending”
This is the song’s ending. First check the finger numbers and the notes they play. The rhythm changes
towards the end.
Play the Whole Song!
This is the finishing step!
Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. Just concentrate on playing the entire song from start to finish.
Practice this with the lessons learned in each step in mind, and gradually you’ll master the whole song.
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The rhythm gets a bit tricky from the second chorus. Keep playing along with the accompaniment until you
get a feel for it.
Practice the grace notes and glissandos until you can play them naturally.
Amazing Grace
Song No.019
With Step Map
Advanced
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Amazing Grace Advanced
Song No.019
Amazing Grace
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Advanced
Song No.019
Diligent Practice Time
Begin with the right hand. Play while feeling the resonance of each chord and interval, and keep it up when the
melody comes in the second half.
Diligent Practice Time
Next try out the left-hand notes.
Left hand
Diligent Practice Time
And finally, we’re ready to play with both hands. Make the chord changes in each measure as smooth and
synchronized as possible.
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Amazing Grace Advanced
Song No.019
Diligent Practice Time
Diligent Practice Time
Special Practice: Grace Notes - “Follow the Guitarist!”
And now for some special grace note training. Copy whatever the guitarist plays.
Diligent Practice Time
Now that was a cool jam session!Now that was a cool jam session!
Amazing Grace
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Advanced
Song No.019
Diligent Practice Time
Note that the left-hand and right-hand lines move in parallel. Play so that the descent to each successive note is clear.
Shh
“Shh, ta ta ta~”
Listen for the drum cue and play “shh, ta ta ta~.” Of course you won’t actually play or hear “shh” (it’s a rest),
but you should be able to feel it.
Left
Both of you are doing great!
Right
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Amazing Grace Advanced
Song No.019
Diligent Practice Time “Triplets!”
Play this tightly with the band and you’ll really impress the crowd. Play with a moderately heavy touch, and try saying
“da~ da!” while playing the triplets.
“Glissandos Everywhere”
Glissandos can be fun too! Let’s learn their timing. Try to keep the intervals clean.
“Shh, ta ta ta~”
Play the Whole Song!
This is the finishing step!
Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. Just concentrate on playing the entire song from start to finish.
Practice this with the lessons learned in each step in mind, and gradually you’ll master the whole song.
Play with the right hand
Play with the left hand
Awesome!
Whistle!
Cool man!
This looks like fun too...
It seems that I should do this with
the palm of my hand...
Yeah!
Last one!
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Did you enjoy our Learn to Play section?
Learning to play... even little by little... is a great feeling, isn’t it?
The Learn to Play Orchestra is always waiting for you.
Come and play with us anytime you like.
The following pages also include a number of great songs arranged so they can be played easily.
Hope you find some you like!
To everyone who played the Learn to Play songs,
From the Learn to Play Orchestra
Come back and play
with us again!
Tee-hee Giggle!
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Frère Jacques
Traditional
Melody Voice
Glockenspiel
Song No.
Tempo
020
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 Der Froschgesang
Traditional
Melody Voice
Square Lead
Song No.
Tempo
021
a
=120
This is a collection of popular folk songs and classical pieces from around the world.
Join in by playing the right-hand melody.
Favorites
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Aura Lee
Traditional
Melody Voice
Soprano Sax
Song No.
Tempo
022
a
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London Bridge
Traditional
Melody Voice
Musette Accordion
Song No.
Tempo
023
a
=110
Sur le pont d’Avignon
Traditional
Melody Voice
Musette Accordion
Song No.
Tempo
024
a
=112
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Nedelka
Traditional
Melody Voice
Musette Accordion
Song No.
Tempo
025
a
=102
Aloha Oe
Q. Liliuokalani
Melody Voice
Vibraphone
Song No.
Tempo
026
a
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Sippin’ Cider Through a Straw
Traditional
Melody Voice
Analogon
Song No.
Tempo
027
a
=106
127
Old Folks at Home
S. C. Foster
Melody Voice
Harmonica
Song No.
Tempo
028
a
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Bury Me Not on the Lone Prairie
Traditional
Melody Voice
Harmonica
Song No.
Tempo
029
a
=94
128
Cielito Lindo
Traditional
Melody Voice
Yang Qin
Song No.
Tempo
030
a
=166
129
Santa Lucia
A. Longo
Melody Voice
Classical Guitar
Song No.
Tempo
031
a
=92
If You're Happy and You Know It
Traditional
Song No.
Tempo
032
a
=120
Melody Voice
Analogon
Fargo
Beautiful Dreamer
S. C. Foster
Melody Voice
Clarinet
Song No.
Tempo
033
a
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Greensleeves
Traditional
Melody Voice
Oboe
Song No.
Tempo
034
d
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Kalinka
Traditional
Melody Voice
Clarinet
Song No.
Tempo
035
a
=120
Holdilia Cook
Traditional
Melody Voice
Clarinet
Song No.
Tempo
036
a
=110
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Ring de Banjo
S. C. Foster
Melody Voice
Trumpet
Song No.
Tempo
037
a
=114
133
La Cucaracha
Traditional
Melody Voice
Trumpet
Song No.
Tempo
038
a
=130
Funiculi Funicula
L. Denza
Melody Voice
Trumpet
Song No.
Tempo
039
ah
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Largo (from the New World)
A. Dvorák
Melody Voice
English Horn
Song No.
Tempo
040
a
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Brahms’ Lullaby
J. Brahms
Melody Voice
Flute
Song No.
Tempo
041
a
=72
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Liebesträume Nr.3
F. Liszt
Song No.
Tempo
042
a
=120
Melody Voice
Clarinet
Strings
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Pomp and Circumstance
E. Elgar
Melody Voice
Strings
Song No.
Tempo
043
a
=78
Chanson du Toreador
G. Bizet
Melody Voice
Chamber Strings
Song No.
Tempo
044
a
=108
138
Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity
G. Holst
Melody Voice
Strings
Song No.
Tempo
045
a
=72
The Polovetsian Dances
A. Borodin
Song No.
Tempo
046
e
=64
Melody Voice
Oboe
Strings
139
Die Moldau
B. Smetana
Melody Voice
Strings
Song No.
Tempo
047
d
=184
140
Salut d’Amour op.12
E. Elgar
Melody Voice
Strings
Song No.
Tempo
048
a
=80
Humoresques
A. Dvorák
Melody Voice
Strings
Song No.
Tempo
049
a
=98
141
Symphony No.9 (from the New World - 4th movement)
A. Dvorák
Song No.
Tempo
050
a
=133
Melody Voice
Trombone Section
Chamber Strings
142
Play the root
T
h
e
l
o
w
e
s
t
CDE FGABCDE F
C#
Db
D#
Eb
F#C#D#F#G#A#
GbAbBbGbDbEb
Chord Detection Range
Root (C)
C
G
E
Chord name
C
*
Favorites with Style
Fun with the Left Hand Step
Hey! This is easy!
We only need to play the notes at
the beginning of the chord names.
“Favorites with Style” looked like so much fun
that these people came all the way over from the “Learn to Play” section.
The goal is to play with both hands!
Don’t forget the last step.
In this section we’ll enjoy playing with a variety of auto accompaniment styles. When you can play the melody all the
way through, try the left-hand step! All you have to do is play the root key to play along with richly orchestrated
accompaniment.*
A number of notes
played above the
root form a chord
Only with the Keys to Success left-hand steps. In the
Waiting lessons you’ll need to play full left-hand chords.
Refer to the owner’s manual for chord fingerings.
143
O du lieber Augustin
Traditional
Melody Voice
Melody Voice
Style
OberWalzer
Musette Accordion
Song No.
Tempo
051
a
=164
Mary Had a Little Lamb
Traditional
Melody Voice
Melody Voice
Style
Learning2/4
Clarinet
Song No.
Tempo
052
a
=85
When Irish Eyes Are Smiling
E. R. Ball
Melody Voice
Melody Voice
Style
EnglishWaltz
Musette Accordion
Song No.
Tempo
053
a
=108
144
Little Brown Jug
Traditional
Melody Voice
Melody Voice
Style
BigBandFast
Vibraphone
Song No.
Tempo
054
a
=140
*In Keys to Success Step 07 and Timing, Waiting lessons, begin playing with the left hand from the second chorus.
*
145
Ten Little Indians
Traditional
Melody Voice
Melody Voice
Style
Learning2/4
Celesta
Song No.
Tempo
055
a
=92
On Top of Old Smoky
Traditional
Melody Voice
Melody Voice
Style
CountryWaltz
Harmonica
Song No.
Tempo
056
a
=170
146
My Darling Clementine
Traditional
Melody Voice
Melody Voice
Style
SwingWaltz
Harmonica
Song No.
Tempo
057
a
=104
147
Oh! Susanna
S. C. Foster
Melody Voice
Melody Voice
Style
Bluegrass
Violin
Song No.
Tempo
058
a
=108
Red River Valley
Traditional
Melody Voice
Melody Voice
Style
CountrySwing
Harmonica
Song No.
Tempo
059
a
=148
148
Turkey in the Straw
Traditional
Melody Voice
Melody Voice
Style
CountrySwing
Clarinet
Song No.
Tempo
060
a
=168
Muffi n Man
R. A. King
Melody Voice
Melody Voice
Style
Bluegrass
60's Clean Guitar
Song No.
Tempo
061
a
=112
149
Pop Goes the Weasel
Traditional
Melody Voice
Melody Voice
Style
6/8PianoMarch
Piccolo
Song No.
Tempo
062
a
=116
Grandfather’s Clock
H. C. Work
Melody Voice
Melody Voice
Style
Learning4/4
Clarinet
Song No.
Tempo
063
a
=86
150
Camptown Races
S. C. Foster
Melody Voice
Melody Voice
Style
Bluegrass
Harmonica
Song No.
Tempo
064
a
=120
151
When the Saints Go Marching In
Traditional
Melody Voice
Melody Voice
Style
Dixieland
Trumpet
Song No.
Tempo
065
a
=196
Yankee Doodle
Traditional
Melody Voice
Melody Voice
Style
USMarch
Piccolo
Song No.
Tempo
066
a
=108
152
Battle Hymn of the Republic
Traditional
Melody Voice
Melody Voice
Style
6/8March
Trumpet
Song No.
Tempo
067
a
=120
153
I’ve Been Working on the Railroad
Traditional
Melody Voice
Melody Voice
Style
6/8March
Trumpet
Song No.
Tempo
068
a
=124
154
American Patrol
F. W. Meacham
Melody Voice
Melody Voice
Style
USMarch
Clarinet
Song No.
Tempo
069
a
=116
155
Down by the Riverside
Traditional
Melody Voice
Melody Voice
Style
Dixieland
Trumpet
Song No.
Tempo
070
a
=198
156
A
C
D
E
G
I
L
M
alla turka
allargando
assai
cantabile
commodo
con affetto
con moto
dolce
espress. (espressivo)
grazioso
in tempo
leggiero
ma non troppo
maestoso
marcato
marsch
With a Turkish feel
Gradually slower and louder
Very
Singing
Relaxed
Lovingly
Animated
Sweetly
With expression
Elegantly
Strict tempo
Lightly
But not too much
With majesty
Play each note distinctly
March
N
P
R
S
marziale
meno mosso
molto
non agitato
non troppo
poco
poco a poco
poco moto
polka
rall. / rallent. (rallentando)
religioso
resoluto
scherzando
smorz. (smorzando)
sostenuto
sub. (subito)
With a march feel
Less movement
More
Calmly
Not too much
A little
Little by little
With a little more motion
Polka (fast 2/4 time)
Gradually slower
Religiously, with devotion
Resolutely, with conviction
Playfully
Gradually slower and softer
Sustain notes
Immediately
157
Sicilienne/Fauré
G. Fauré
Melody Voice
Flute
Song No.
Tempo
071
d
=146
Swan Lake
P. I. Tchaikovsky
Melody Voice
Oboe
Song No.
Tempo
072
a
=78
This is a collection of songs that feature instruments other than piano.
Enjoy the sound of the various instruments with orchestra backing.
Instrument Master
158
Grand March (Aida)
G. Verdi
Melody Voice
Brass Section
Song No.
Tempo
073
a
=116
159
Serenade for Strings in C major, op.48
P. I. Tchaikovsky
Melody Voice
Strings
Song No.
Tempo
074
d
=108
Pizzicato Polka
J. Strauss II
Melody Voice
Pizzicato Strings
Song No.
Tempo
075
a
=79
160
Romance de Amor
Traditional
Melody Voice
Classical Guitar
Song No.
Tempo
076
a
=88
Menuett BWV. Anh.114
J. S. Bach
Melody Voice
Harpsichord
Song No.
Tempo
077
a
=116
161
162
Ave Verum Corpus
W. A. Mozart
Melody Voice
Chapel
Song No.
Tempo
078
a
=76
163
Enjoy the atmosphere of a live concert by clapping along with the orchestra using the key.
Begin softly after the introduction, and then clap harder as the intensity of the orchestra increases. After a break in the middle,
clap energetically in time with the orchestra for the big fi nale!
A variety of percussion instruments can be played via the other keys. Try them all out!
Radetzky Marsch
J. Strauss I
Melody Voice
Symphony Kit
Song No.
Tempo
079
e
=110
164
Here's a collection of well-known and well-loved piano pieces from around the world.
Immerse yourself in the beautiful sound of the piano, either with orchestra backing or solo.
Piano Repertoire
Wenn ich ein Vöglein wär
Traditional
Melody Voice
Grand Piano
Song No.
Tempo
080
a
=100
165
Die Lorelei
F. Silcher
Melody Voice
Grand Piano
Song No.
Tempo
081
a
=106
166
Home Sweet Home
H. R. Bishop
Melody Voice
Grand Piano
Song No.
Tempo
082
a
=79
167
Scarborough Fair
Traditional
Melody Voice
Grand Piano
Song No.
Tempo
083
a
=104
168
My Old Kentucky Home
Traditional
Melody Voice
Grand Piano
Song No.
Tempo
084
a
=66
169
Loch Lomond
Traditional
Melody Voice
Grand Piano
Song No.
Tempo
085
a
=72
170
Silent Night
F. Gruber
Melody Voice
Grand Piano
Song No.
Tempo
086
a
=92
171
Deck the Halls
Traditional
Melody Voice
Grand Piano
Song No.
Tempo
087
e
=94
172
O Christmas Tree
Traditional
Melody Voice
Grand Piano
Song No.
Tempo
088
a
=72
Sonata Pathétique 2nd Adagio Cantabile
L. v. Beethoven
Melody Voice
Grand Piano
Song No.
Tempo
089
a
=60
173
Ave Maria/J. S. Bach - Gounod
J. S. Bach/C. F. Gounod
Melody Voice
Grand Piano
Song No.
Tempo
090
a
=70
174
175
Jesus bleibet meine Freude
J. S. Bach
Melody Voice
Grand Piano
Song No.
Tempo
091
a
=62
176
Prelude op.28-15 “Raindrop”
F. Chopin
Melody Voice
Grand Piano
Song No.
Tempo
092
a
=66
177
Nocturne op.9-2
F. Chopin
Melody Voice
Grand Piano
Song No.
Tempo
093
a
=100
178
179
Etude op.10-3 “Chanson de L’adieu”
F. Chopin
Melody Voice
Grand Piano
Song No.
Tempo
094
a
=56
180
Romanze (Serenade K.525)
W. A. Mozart
Melody Voice
Grand Piano
Song No.
Tempo
095
a
=70
181
Arabesque
J. F. Burgmüller
Melody Voice
Grand Piano
Song No.
Tempo
096
a
=121
182
La Chevaleresque
J. F. Burgmüller
Melody Voice
Grand Piano
Song No.
Tempo
097
a
=122
183
184
Für Elise
L. v. Beethoven
Melody Voice
Grand Piano
Song No.
Tempo
098
d
=142
185
186
Turkish March
W. A. Mozart
Melody Voice
Grand Piano
Song No.
Tempo
099
a
=128
187
188
189
24 Preludes op.28-7
F. Chopin
Melody Voice
Grand Piano
Song No.
Tempo
100
a
=69
190
Annie Laurie
Traditional
Melody Voice
Grand Piano
Song No.
Tempo
101
a
=69
191
Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair
S. C. Foster
Melody Voice
Grand Piano
Song No.
Tempo
102
a
=72
192
Special Appendix
Touch Tutor
Musical expression is the result of an effective use of dynamics, tempo, and phrasing. In this category, how hard or
soft you play the keys is referred to as “Touch” and can be used to express dynamics.
Using “Touch” freely widens the power of expression in your playing. Give it a try.
* Refer the strength level displayed in the LCD and use “touch”.
To play with the same voice that is used in the performance data, select voice number “000” (Song OTS Mode).
Song No. LCD Display Title
103 TTutor01 Touch Tutor 01
104 TTutor02 Touch Tutor 02
105 TTutor03 Touch Tutor 03
106 TTutor04 Touch Tutor 04
107 TTutor05 Touch Tutor 05
108 TTutor06 Touch Tutor 06
109 TTutor07 Touch Tutor 07
110 TTutor08 Touch Tutor 08
111 TTutor09 Touch Tutor 09
112 TTutor10 Touch Tutor 10
Chord Studies
Song No. LCD Display Title page
113 ChdStd01 Chord Study 01 194
114 ChdStd02 Chord Study 02 195
115 ChdStd03 Chord Study 03 195
116 ChdStd04 Chord Study 04 196
117 ChdStd05 Chord Study 05 197
118 ChdStd06 Chord Study 06 198
119 ChdStd07 Chord Study 07 198
120 ChdStd08 Chord Study 08 199
121 ChdStd09 Chord Study 09 200
122 ChdStd10 Chord Study 10 201
123 ChdStd11 Chord Study 11 202
124 ChdStd12 Chord Study 12 202
193
Chord Progressions
Song No. LCD Display Title Song Pettern page
125 Maj1234 Chord Progression 01 Maj I IIm IIIm IV 205
126 Maj1245 Chord Progression 02 Maj I IIm IV V7 205
127 Maj1265 Chord Progression 03 Maj I IIm VIm V 205
128 Maj1264 Chord Progression 04 Maj I IIm VIm IV 205
129 Maj1254 Chord Progression 05 Maj I IIm7 V IV 205
130 Maj1364 Chord Progression 06 Maj I IIIm7 VIm IV 206
131 Maj1345 Chord Progression 07 Maj I IIIm7 IV V 206
132 Maj1325 Chord Progression 08 Maj I IIIm IIm V7 206
133 Maj1454 Chord Progression 09 Maj I IV V IV 206
134 Maj1425 Chord Progression 10 Maj I IV IIm7 V 206
135 Maj1465 Chord Progression 11 Maj I IV VIm7 V7 207
136 Maj1564 Chord Progression 12 Maj I V VIm7 IV 207
137 Maj1524 Chord Progression 13 Maj I V IIm7 IV 207
138 Maj1545 Chord Progression 14 Maj I V IV V 207
139 Maj157b4 Chord Progression 15 Maj I V VIIb IV 207
140 Maj1625 Chord Progression 16 Maj I VIm7 IIm7 V7 208
141 Maj1645 Chord Progression 17 Maj I VIm7 IV V7 208
142 Maj1654 Chord Progression 18 Maj I VIm7 V7 IV 208
143 Maj17b45 Chord Progression 19 Maj I VIIb IV V7 208
144 Mj17b47b Chord Progression 20 Maj I VIIb IV VIIb 208
145 min1346 Chord Progression 21 min Im III IVm VI 209
146 min1345 Chord Progression 22 min Im III IVm7 V 209
147 min134M5 Chord Progression 23 min Im III IV V 209
148 min1345s Chord Progression 24 min Im III IVm Vsus4-V 209
149 min1347 Chord Progression 25 min Im III IVm7 VII 209
150 min1367 Chord Progression 26 min Im III VI VII7 210
151 min1465 Chord Progression 27 min Im IVm VI V7 210
152 min1467 Chord Progression 28 min Im IVm VI VII 210
153 min1457 Chord Progression 29 min Im IVm Vm7 VII 210
154 min1476 Chord Progression 30 min Im IVm7 VII VI 210
194
Chord Studies 12 Songs—an Introduction to Chords
l What are Chords?
A chord is a group of notes, usually three or more, that produce harmony when sounded together. Developing an
understanding of chords lets you play a wider variety of songs on instruments equipped with the style function.
l Lets Try Some Chords
Rather than try to explain how chords work, its better to have an understanding of what the different chords
sound like. Chord studies 01–07 show how to finger some of the more common chord types and give you a
chance to hear what they sound like. Chord studies 08–12 show how to play some basic chord progressions.
The more you play through the progressions the smoother your playing will get, so repeat often.
l How Did You Do?
We hope you found these chords and chord progressions interesting. Take this opportunity to play a variety
of chords and hear what they sound like.
113
Song No.
Chord Study 01
Play the C chord. Play in time with the rhythm.
195
114
115
Song No.
Song No.
Chord Study 02
Chord Study 03
Play the Dm chord. Playing the notes one by one with a strong feel creates a hard rock feel.
Play the Em chord. Play along with this relaxing Bossa Nova rhythm.
196
116
Song No.
Chord Study 04
Play the F chord. Take note of and play along with the rhythmic cymbals that enter in the middle of the tune.
197
117
Song No.
Chord Study 05
Play the G chord. Playing the notes a little shorter in the last half of the tune creates a march like feel.
198
118
119
Song No.
Song No.
Chord Study 06
Chord Study 07
Play the Am chord. This three beat rhythm creates a nice waltz feel.
Play the Bm chord. Listen closely to the drum pattern and play the notes firmly matching the timing of each note with
the drum rhythm.
199
120
Song No.
Chord Study 08
This exercise uses major chords to familiarize yourself with playing chord progressions.
200
121
Song No.
Chord Study 09
This exercise uses minor chords to familiarize yourself with playing chord progressions.
201
122
Song No.
Chord Study 10
This song is in G minor. Try playing the chord progression along with this Tango rhythm.
202
123
124
Song No.
Song No.
Chord Study 11
Chord Study 12
This song is in A major. Practice this common chord progression set to a nice waltz feel.
This song is in G minor. Play along with its nice Jazz feel.
203
Chord Progressions
The chords that were introduced in the “Chord Studies” category can be combined in a series to create a song. This
series of chords is called a chord progression.
Musical styles all have their own standard chord progressions, but first let’s try playing some basic chords.
Notes can be combined in a number of different ways to make chords, but the
most basic combination is three notes stacked in thirds forming a triad. Stack-
ing notes on top of the root makes a chord based on the root note.
Stacking three notes separated by thirds is called a triad.
The tones are named “root” upon which the chord is based, “third” which is
a third above the root, and “fifth” which is another third up.
Use the Chord Progression Category to gain experience using chords. The
root is marked as “ ” for easy reference.
Diatonic Triads of a C Major Scale
Let’s see how this works using a C major scale.
Using each note of the C scale as a root, two notes are stacked vertically onto each root to form the corresponding
chord. These chords are marked with Roman numerals to indicate the scale degree on which each chord is built. So
starting with C, it is labeled as I for the 1st degree, D is labeled II for the 2nd degree, E is III for the 3rd degree and so
on up to B which is labeled VII for the 7th degree.
Major Chord
Minor Chord
Minor Chord
Major Chord
Major Chord
Minor Chord
Diminished
Chord
Major Chord
* The same chords are shown in the bass clef below.
* “Maj1245” that appears in the LCD indicates Maj=Major and 1245= I, II, IV, V. min = minor.
* Due to the instrument’s limitations, some chord names are displayed by their enharmonic chord name.
ex. Score “Db” g displayed “C#”
Fifth
Third
Root
204
Basic Rules
Song #126 example:
• 1Note: Play the root note of the chord
• 2Notes: Play the root + the 3rd interval
• 3Notes: Play the root + the 3rd + the 5th interval
• ALL: Play all the notes that make up the chord.
Because notes played outside of the keyboard’s default chord detection range are not detected, chord inversions are
used. You can make a chord inversion by changing the order in which the notes of a chord are stacked.
Press the [PHRASE REPEAT] button and, if nothing has been previously set, “C 1Note” is shown in the LCD. Press
the [PLAY] button and each note in the “1Note” score above plays twice, after which the entire exercise repeats.
With the song stopped, press the [+,-] button to select “1Note, 2Notes, 3Notes, ALL” to set how you want to play the
chords.
Let’s start with the “1Note” setting and use only the root notes. Once you get accustomed to playing the root, it’s a
good idea to increase the number of notes you need to play by choosing “2Notes, 3Notes…”
* You can set the key for each song. If the setting is not changed, the default key is C for major songs and A minor
for minor songs.
* The chord progression score is only available with the “ALL” setting.
Knowing how to play chords makes playing the instrument that much more enjoyable.
Chord playing skills can also help you widen your musical repertoire with commercial sheet music or scores found
in the keyboard’s “Favorite with Style” categories. Use the Style (Auto Accompaniment) function to play chords with
your left hand and the melody with your right hand.
Little Brown Jug
Play the chord with your left hand
Play the melody with your right hand
205
125 Maj1234
Song No. LCD Display
Chord Progression 01
Maj I IIm IIIm IV
126
Song No.
Chord Progression 02
Maj I IIm IV V7
127 Maj1265
Song No. LCD Display
Chord Progression 03
Maj I IIm VIm V
128 Maj1264
Song No. LCD Display
Chord Progression 04
Maj I IIm VIm IV
129 Maj1254
Song No. LCD Display
Chord Progression 05
Maj I IIm7 V IV
LCD Display
Maj1245
206
130 Maj1364
Song No. LCD Display
Chord Progression 06
Maj I IIIm7 VIm IV
131
Song No.
Chord Progression 07
Maj I IIIm7 IV V
132 Maj1325
Song No. LCD Display
Chord Progression 08
Maj I IIIm IIm V7
133 Maj1454
Song No. LCD Display
Chord Progression 09
Maj I IV V IV
134 Maj1425
Song No. LCD Display
Chord Progression 10
Maj I IV IIm7 V
Maj1345
LCD Display
207
135 Maj1465
Song No. LCD Display
Chord Progression 11
Maj I IV VIm7 V7
136
Song No.
Chord Progression 12
Maj I V VIm7 IV
137 Maj1524
Song No. LCD Display
Chord Progression 13
Maj I V IIm7 IV
138 Maj1545
Song No. LCD Display
Chord Progression 14
Maj I V IV V
139 Maj157b4
Song No. LCD Display
Chord Progression 15
Maj I V VIIb IV
LCD Display
Maj1564
208
140
Song No.
Chord Progression 16
Maj I VIm7 IIm7 V7
141
Song No.
Chord Progression 17
Maj I VIm7 IV V7
142 Maj1654
Song No. LCD Display
Chord Progression 18
Maj I VIm7 V7 IV
143 Maj17b45
Song No. LCD Display
Chord Progression 19
Maj I VIIb IV V7
144
Song No.
Chord Progression 20
Maj I VIIb IV VIIb
LCD Display
Maj1645
LCD Display
Maj1625
LCD Display
Mj17b47b
209
145
Song No.
Chord Progression 21
min Im III IVm VI
146
Song No.
Chord Progression 22
min Im III IVm7 V
147 min134M5
Song No. LCD Display
Chord Progression 23
min Im III IV V
148 min1345s
Song No. LCD Display
Chord Progression 24
min Im III IVm Vsus4-V
149 min1347
Song No. LCD Display
Chord Progression 25
min Im III IVm7 VII
LCD Display
min1346
LCD Display
min1345
210
150 min1367
Song No. LCD Display
Chord Progression 26
min Im III VI VII7
151
Song No.
Chord Progression 27
min Im IVm VI V7
152 min1467
Song No. LCD Display
Chord Progression 28
min Im IVm VI VII
153 min1457
Song No. LCD Display
Chord Progression 29
min Im IVm Vm7 VII
154 min1476
Song No. LCD Display
Chord Progression 30
min Im IVm7 VII VI
LCD Display
min1465
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