Objective

By the end of this lesson, Matilda will be able to play a simple tune on the Yousician Piano app.

Materials and Prep

• Yousician Piano app installed on a tablet or computer
• Piano or keyboard
• Headphones (optional but recommended)

No prior knowledge or preparation needed.

Activities

• Warm-up: Start with some finger exercises, like tapping each finger on a table or playing air piano.
• Explore the App: Open the Yousician Piano app and explore the different lessons and songs available.
• Follow Along: Choose a simple song or lesson in the app and follow the instructions to play along.
• Create Your Tune: Encourage Matilda to experiment with the keys and create her own little tune.

Talking Points

• Music is like telling a story with sounds. Let's create our own story today with the piano keys.
• "Just like how we use different colors to paint a picture, we use different keys on the piano to create music."
• Each key on the piano makes a different sound. Let's listen carefully to how they sound different from each other.
• "Playing the piano is like a secret code. Each key you press unlocks a different part of the music."
• Practice makes perfect! The more we practice, the better we get at playing the piano.