meloktaLearning goal
Finds D and E using the group of two black keys and plays C–D–E up and down.
Topic
C’s neighbors are D and E. Three notes, three fingers, one staircase!
Prior knowledge
Can find C.
Teacher note
Use the clues ‘D is squeezed between the two black keys’ and ‘E is just to the right of the group’. Introduce finger numbers: thumb 1, pointer 2, middle finger 3.
Lesson steps
- D is the white key right in the MIDDLE of the two black keys. Press it!
- E is just to the RIGHT of the group of two. Press E.
- C–D–E: climb up the stairs! Use fingers 1, 2 and 3.
- E–D–C: walk down the stairs.
- Press the note whose name you see.
- Staircase