The Essentials of Piano Playing

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    1. Notes and Major Scales on Piano
    A lesson with Paul Corgan
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    Just getting started on piano? In this introductory lesson, find middle C, the most important note on the keyboard, and start learning major scales.

    Notes and Major Scales on Piano
    with Paul Corgan

    Just getting started on piano? In this introductory lesson, find middle C, the most important note on the keyboard, and start learning major scales.

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    2. How and When to Use Piano Pedals
    A lesson with Paul Corgan
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    Paul Corgan shows you the ins and outs of the three pedals found on a traditional grand piano: the soft pedal, the sostenuto pedal, and the sustain pedal.

    How and When to Use Piano Pedals
    with Paul Corgan

    Paul Corgan shows you the ins and outs of the three pedals found on a traditional grand piano: the soft pedal, the sostenuto pedal, and the sustain pedal.

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    3. Basic Triads and Inversions on Piano
    A lesson with Paul Corgan
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    In this lesson, you will learn how to play major and minor triads and inversions on piano. Take the next step on the path to mastering piano today!

    Basic Triads and Inversions on Piano
    with Paul Corgan

    In this lesson, you will learn how to play major and minor triads and inversions on piano. Take the next step on the path to mastering piano today!

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    4. Major/Minor 7ths and 9ths on Piano
    A lesson with Paul Corgan
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    In this lesson, Paul Corgan explains the rationale behind numbered notes and chords on the piano and reveals how to jazz up your favorite chord progressions.

    Major/Minor 7ths and 9ths on Piano
    with Paul Corgan

    In this lesson, Paul Corgan explains the rationale behind numbered notes and chords on the piano and reveals how to jazz up your favorite chord progressions.

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    5. Introduction to the Blues Scale
    A lesson with Paul Corgan
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    Learn the ins-and-outs of the blues scale on piano. This lesson covers everything from the notes in the scale itself to the beginnings of comping and soloing.

    Introduction to the Blues Scale
    with Paul Corgan

    Learn the ins-and-outs of the blues scale on piano. This lesson covers everything from the notes in the scale itself to the beginnings of comping and soloing.

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    Rebekah D
    Fantastic! I really appreciate this series - makes me excited to get back to playing again.
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    Paul Corgan
    Glad to hear it, Rebekah! Playing the piano can so fun when it's easy to learn new material (I find). Good luck getting back to playing again! ~ Paul
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    Melissa B
    I've notice lesson one is gone from the page. But, lesson 2,3,4,5 and so on are still here. Is there anything I need to do for those lessons? I'm on lesson 5 now.
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    Paul Corgan
    Lesson one is the free one titled "Notes and Scales" - It doesn't say lesson 1 though. If you have already made it that far though, you could watch lesson one just for review. Thanks for watching and good luck!
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