Simplest Method to Reading Notes
The First Step to Reading Notes,
You Were Never Taught.
You Were Never Taught.
Build a Solid Foundation in Music Reading with Pianogoddess Academy
Have you ever looked at a piece of sheet music and wondered how musicians know which notes to play? Do you play by ear but struggle to read written music? Or perhaps you have been learning an instrument for some time but never properly understood how to read musical notes.
Learning to read music becomes much easier when you understand the foundations and follow the right learning process.
Using John Thompson’s Teaching Little Fingers to Play, Pianogoddess explains the foundational concepts and demonstrates the pieces, helping you connect written musical notes with the music you play.
YOUR LEARNING OUTCOMES
What You Will Learn
Explore the fundamentals of music reading and apply your knowledge through guided piano demonstrations.
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The basics of reading notes
Start with the foundational concepts of written music.
02
Treble and bass clefs
Learn to identify the two clefs.
03
Notes on the staff
Understand how musical notes are positioned.
04
From the page to the piano
Connect written notes with their corresponding piano keys.
05
Notation through examples
Develop your understanding through practical demonstrations.
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Guided tutor-book pieces
Follow detailed video explanations as you work through the book.
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A foundation to keep building on
Develop music-reading skills that support your continued musical education.
Why this course is worth your time
Why This Course Is Worth Your Time
The book works, and we have seen how it has helped our students build their music-reading skills. The key is to work through it progressively and practise consistently.
Be patient with yourself. Commit to the process.
Watch the lessons in order and practise each piece before moving on. Understanding matters more than rushing to finish.
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See each piece explained
Watch Pianogoddess demonstrate the pieces and follow her explanations instead of guessing what to do
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Apply what you are learning
The tutor-book pieces give you opportunities to connect notation with playing, rather than studying symbols in isolation.
03
Return when you need help
Revisit the lessons and spend more time on the sections you need to understand better.
04
Learn beyond individual songs
that you can continue developing throughout your musical journey.
Course curriculum
Simplest Method To Reading Notes
Begin with the foundations, work through the tutor-book pieces and continue practising the skills you develop.
MODULE 01 Introduction to Reading Notes
Begin with the foundational concepts you need to understand before working through the pieces.
01 Introduction to Reading Notes
02 The Treble Clef and Bass Clef
03 The Secret Code to Reading Notes
04 Best Fingering for Reading Notes on the Piano
05 Introduction to Musical Notes on the Piano
MODULE 02 Learn the Pieces Step by Step
Put your learning into practice with explanations and demonstrations of the pieces in John Thompson’s Teaching Little Fingers to Play.
Pages 8–9
Pages 10–11
Pages 12–13
Pages 14–15
Pages 16–17
Pages 18–19
Pages 20–21
Pages 22–23
Pages 24–25
Pages 26–27
Pages 28–29
Pages 30–31
Pages 32–33
Pages 34–35
Pages 36–37
Pages 38–39
Take your time with each lesson. Watch the demonstrations, practise the pieces and revisit any video you need to understand better.
MODULE 03 Conclusion
Review your learning experience and continue practising the skills you have developed throughout the course.
Who is this course for?
Who Is This Course For?
- Complete beginners Learn to read musical notes from the foundation.
- Piano students using the tutor book Get help understanding and practising the pieces.
- Learners of other instruments Develop your understanding of musical notation.
- Musicians who play by earDevelop your ability to read sheet music.
- Learners revisiting the fundamentals Work on the written notation you find difficult.
The practical demonstrations use piano. The foundational concepts of musical notation are relevant to learning other instruments.
The practical demonstrations use piano. The foundational concepts of musical notation are relevant to learning other instruments.
Meet your instructor
Pianogoddess
Founder of Pianogoddess Academy
With years of experience teaching piano and music, Pianogoddess is passionate about helping students develop their musical abilities through structured, practical and accessible teaching.
Through Pianogoddess Academy, she creates educational resources designed to help learners understand music, develop their skills and grow in confidence.
In this course, she takes you through the foundational concepts and explains the tutor-book pieces, guiding you through the learning process one step at a time.
How to get the best results
How to Get the Best Results
Your progress depends on more than watching the videos. Put what you learn into practice.
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Follow the order
Watch the lessons in their intended sequence.
02
Practise each piece
Apply what you learn after each demonstration.
03
Repeat difficult parts
Take time with sections you do not yet understand.
04
Revisit earlier lessons
Return whenever you need a refresher.
05
Be patient
Allow yourself time to improve through consistent practice.
You do not have to learn everything in one sitting. Work steadily and focus on understanding.
Your Journey to Reading Music Starts Here
Let Pianogoddess guide you through the fundamentals and the tutor-book pieces. Commit to the lessons, practise consistently and give yourself the opportunity to grow.
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