Reference
Glossary, reference sheets, staff paper, and other reference material.
9 articles
Music intervals, explained
What a musical interval is, how to count and name seconds through octaves, what major, minor, and perfect mean, and how to recognize each one by ear.
Piano scales for beginners
Learn what piano scales are, why the major scale sounds bright, how to play C major with the right fingering, and a simple practice path to start today.
How to read sheet music: a beginner's guide
Learn to read sheet music from scratch: the staff, treble and bass clefs, note names, note values, and time signatures, plus a simple practice path.
Circle of fifths
The one diagram that turns key signatures, related keys and chords into something you can reason about — the circle of fifths, explained.
Glossary
An A-to-Z glossary of the musical terms and symbols used throughout the book, from accidentals and arpeggios to articulation, ballads, and bass clef.
Staff Paper
Blank staff paper for writing your own piano lines once you finish the book, ready to photocopy so you never run out of room to compose.
Reference Sheet
A quick-reference chart of white and black key names, clefs, time signatures, rhythmic values, dotted and tied notes, plus common major scales and chords.
About the Audio
Discover the online demo recordings, including hands-separate stereo tracks and full-band accompaniments you can play along with by turning down a channel.
About this Book
Get oriented with this beginner-friendly guide that blends organized lessons with playful exploration to get you making music on piano or keyboard right away.