Piano and Notation Fundamentals

Demonstrate proper sitting posture and hand position at the piano.

Identify and locate all keys on the keyboard by letter name, including sharps and flats.

Relate notes on the keyboard to their positions on the grand staff (treble and bass clefs).

Identify and perform basic note values: whole, half, and quarter notes.

Interpret 4/4 and 3/4 time signatures by counting while playing.

Play a C major five-finger pattern with correct fingering, hands separately.