Learn the note names on a keyboard

Learn to name keys on a piano or keyboard.

Why it helps

Knowing note names is the base of reading music. A pattern of black keys makes it easy.

How to do it

1. Find the groups of two and three black keys.
2. Learn that C is left of the two black keys.
3. Name notes up the keyboard.

Make it easier

Learn only C, D and E.

Make it harder

Name notes by ear.