• Made with Love in India
  • Made with Love in India

Course Description

The “Electronic Keyboard Foundation” course is designed for absolute beginners who want to dive into the world of keyboard playing. Whether you dream of performing on stage, composing music, or just playing for fun, this course gives you the essential skills to get started with confidence.

You’ll begin by understanding the keyboard layout, notes, and finger placement, followed by learning scales, chords, and rhythm patterns. Step-by-step lessons will help you improve hand coordination, timing, and musical expression. You’ll also explore simple songs and exercises to strengthen your playing technique and develop a solid understanding of music fundamentals.


What you'll learn in this course

     

  • Identify and play notes across the keyboard
  • Understand basic music theory and notation
  • Perform simple melodies and chord progressions
  • Maintain rhythm and tempo while playing
  • Build confidence to progress to intermediate-level keyboard skills

Requirements

  • No prior musical experience needed
  • Access to an electronic keyboard or digital piano
  • Willingness to practice regularly and follow along with lessons
  • Optional: Headphones for focused practice sessions

Curriculum

  • 9 Lessons
  • 30 mins.
  • Understanding the parts and layout of the electronic keyboard
  • Learning white keys, black keys, and musical alphabets
  • Identifying octaves and hand positions
  • Proper posture and finger placement for beginners
  • Introduction to notes, pitch, and rhythm
  • Understanding musical staff, clefs, and note values
  • Exploring scales and their importance in music
  • Reading and interpreting simple sheet music
  • Finger exercises for flexibility and speed
  • Practicing correct fingering techniques
  • Playing simple melodies using both hands
  • Building synchronization between left and right hands
  • Major and minor scales explained in simple terms
  • Common chord patterns and their uses
  • Practicing triads and simple chord progressions
  • Playing chords smoothly with rhythm and timing
  • Learning to play popular beginner tunes
  • Combining melody and chords effectively
  • Understanding song structure and phrasing
  • Building confidence through practice pieces
  • Counting beats and understanding tempo
  • Playing with a metronome for better timing
  • Learning rhythm patterns for both hands
  • Applying rhythm to simple songs and exercises
  • Understanding volume, tone, and articulation
  • Playing with expression and emotion
  • Using dynamics to make music more lively
  • Exploring pedal techniques for sound control
  • Basics of creating simple melodies
  • Playing by ear using scales and chords
  • Developing your own musical ideas
  • Encouraging creative practice sessions
  • Building confidence for live performance
  • Effective daily practice habits
  • Overcoming stage fear and anxiety
  • Recording and evaluating your own progress

Your Instructor

Team

Skill Pathshala Team

Advanced Educator

Skill Pathshala is an online learning community with thousands of classes for creative and curious people, on topics including illustration, design, programming, photography, video, freelancing, and more. On Skill Pathshala, members come together to find inspiration and take the next step in their creative journey.