Beginner Level

Course
47 Lessons

The Beginner course helps students move beyond the basics by developing stronger chord awareness, smoother transitions, and improved musical flow. This level introduces practical gospel progressions and rhythmic confidence.

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Welcome to Beginner

The beginning of your piano journey

How to Practice for Growth

What Changes at Beginner Level

Expectations & Consistency

Module 1: Major Scales

GPL Major Scales Chart

The Major Scale Shape

Building the Major Scale: White Keys

Building the Major Scale: Black Keys

Quiz 1: Test Your Knowledge

Practice with Me: Major Scales (C, F, Bb, Eb)

Practice with Me: Major Scales (Ab, Db, F#, B)

Practice with Me: Major Scales (E, A, D, G)

Checkpoint

Module 2: Triads: Major, Minor & Diminished

Gospel_Piano_Chord_Reference .pdf

Introduction to Triads (Major, Minor & Diminished)

Major Triads

Practice with Me: Major Triads

Minor Triads

Practice with Me: Minor Triads

Practice with me: Major & Minor Triads

Quiz 2: Test Your Knowledge

Diminished Triads

Practice with Me: Diminished Triads

Practice with Me: Major, Minor, Diminished Triads

Hearing and Recognizing Chord Quality

Checkpoint

Module 3: Number System & Diatonic Chords

Gospel_Piano_Diatonic_Chords.pdf

Learn Number System & Diatonic Chords

Quiz 3: Test Your Knowledge

Practice with Me: Diatonic Chords (C, F, Bb, Eb)

Practice with Me: Diatonic Chords (Ab, Db, F#, B)

Practice with Me: Diatonic Chords (E, A, D, G)

Song Application

Checkpoint

Module 4: Chord Progressions & Basic Groove

Common Gospel Progressions

Connecting Chords Smoothly

Module 5: Inversions

Gospel_Piano_Inversions.pdf

Intro to Inversions

Why Inversions Matter

Quiz 5: Test Your Knowledge

Practice with Me: Inversions (Major Chords)

Practice with Me: Inversions (Minor Chords)

Song Application

Checkpoint

Module 6: Playing Melody with Chord Support

Song Application

Module 7: Beginner Checkpoint

Review: What You Can Play Now

Final Check - Test Your Knowledge

What Next?