How to Remember Piano Notes

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Plot the notes of the treble clef staff on paper.. Use mnemonics to remember the notes of the treble clef staff.. Make a second staff for the bass clef.

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1

Plot the notes of the treble clef staff on paper.

Step 1

Plot the notes of the treble clef staff on paper.

2

Use mnemonics to remember the notes of the treble clef staff.

Step 2

Use mnemonics to remember the notes of the treble clef staff.

3

Make a second staff for the bass clef.

Step 3

Make a second staff for the bass clef.

4

Write down a short phrase to memorize the notes of the bass clef staff.

Step 4

Write down a short phrase to memorize the notes of the bass clef staff.

5

Mark the location of middle C and other important notes.

Step 5

Mark the location of middle C and other important notes.

6

Locate the middle C key in the center of the piano.

Step 6

Locate the middle C key in the center of the piano.

7

Determine the location of the notes through a short story.

Step 7

Determine the location of the notes through a short story.

8

Label the keys with stickers if you need reminders for the notes.

Step 8

Label the keys with stickers if you need reminders for the notes.

9

Count the keys to find any notes between ones you recognize.

Step 9

Count the keys to find any notes between ones you recognize.

10

Use the black keys to hit sharp and flat notes.

Step 10

Use the black keys to hit sharp and flat notes.

11

Play scales to learn where notes are located on the piano.

Step 11

Play scales to learn where notes are located on the piano.

12

Play some basic songs to get started reaching for the keys.

Step 12

Play some basic songs to get started reaching for the keys.

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Say the names of the notes out loud while playing them.

Step 13

Say the names of the notes out loud while playing them.

14

Play exercises that involve using both your left and right hands.

Step 14

Play exercises that involve using both your left and right hands.

15

Practice playing at different tempos to increase your speed.

Step 15

Practice playing at different tempos to increase your speed.

16

Listen to music several times before beginning to play it.

Step 16

Listen to music several times before beginning to play it.

17

Press the piano keys to get used to the sounds they make.

Step 17

Press the piano keys to get used to the sounds they make.

18

Attempt to play the song without looking at the keys.

Step 18

Attempt to play the song without looking at the keys.

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