Piano Lesson Demonstrations

These piano lesson demonstrations are one-minute snapshots of real lessons with students learning from the PianoForte method. If you have any questions about how this method might work with your students visit the FAQ page or get in touch HERE

Non-Legato

Working on a non-legato articulation. I’m using a little percussion frog to accompany. (TipToe, PianoForte Level 3)

Singing A Major (Kodaly)

We are singing the letter names of the A Major Scale with a special way for sharps (Magenta, The Colour Suites)

Key Signatures

We are using the Key Signature Flashcards and playing the matching scales. (Printable Membership)

Singing and Playing in Canon

Singing in canon is a wonderful way to develop aural ability (Rose Red, PianoForte Level 3)

Learning to Listen Together

Playing in ensemble like this helps to really engage the ear. (Summer Train, PianoForte Level 2)

Counting 16th Notes/Semiquavers

We use Kodaly counting syllables and I am accompanying with my Bodhran to help support the pulse. (Strawberries, PianoForte Level 3)

Curwen Hand Signs (So-Mi)

We are using the hand signs along with the words to help learn the difference between the higher and lower sounds. (My Bike, PianoForte Level 1)

Playing in Ensemble

Developing the ear and the skill of listening and playing together (The Gnome, PianoForte Level 2)

Keyboard Geography Patterns

A fun way to help identify the differences between black and white keys. (Printable Membership)

Chromatic Scale (Kodaly)

This little song helps us hear the interval of a semitone/half-step. (Semitone Song, Printable Membership)

Keeping Pulse

We are using the Key Signature Flashcards and playing the matching scales. (Printable Membership)

Singing Rhythm

Using Kodaly Rhythm Syllables to practice rhythm (Tall Hat, PianoForte Level 2)

Singing the Lower Voice

This is one way we develop aural skills by learning to hear two voices by singing the lower one. (Pet Rocks, PianoForte Level 3)

Learning Dynamics

This piece teaches dynamics in such a clever musical way. (Thunder and Sunshine, PianoForte Level 3)

Reading & Transposing Roman Numerals

Using Movable Solfa is such a powerful way to study harmonic theory. (Harmony Improv in C Major, Printable Membership)

Teaching Compound Metre

Teaching compound metre in 6/8 time. (Brightness, Stories Collection - Printable Membership)

Keeping Pulse

I am using a simple percussion instrument to provide a steady rhythm alongside his playing (Bluebells, PianoForte Level 2)

Non-Legato

A wonderful visual to help us feel what non-legato feels like. (Major Scales Book)

Learning the Quarter Note/Crotchet

A fun chant to learn the quarter note with simple percussion. (Four Dog Chant, PianoForte Level 1)

Singing and Playing in Two Voices

Singing a simple broken minor triad alongside a melody line (Daydream, Stories Collection , Printable Membership)

Body-Solfa

We are using ‘Body-Solfa’. This is a wonderful way to make a physical connection with the reading. (The Mountains, PianoForte Level 1)

Transposing in Level 1

This is pre-reading in solfa. She is reading small diagrams to change positions. (The Mountains, PianoForte Level 1)

Listening and Playing in Two Voices

We are singing one voice and playing the other. This is an extremely powerful way to develop aural skills (Poor Bird, PianoForte Level 3)

The Hand Stave

This is a wonderful and useful way to learn how to read the stave. (Pet Rocks, PianoForte Level 3)