Introduction to the course
In the third level of the piano course for the visually impaired, you will tackle more advanced challenges. In the first module, you will explore different areas of the keyboard, starting with the treble register, then the notes just below middle C, and finally an even higher register. The second module is dedicated to the eighth note, known in music as a ‘quaver’. You will learn to subdivide the beat to play more complex and interesting rhythms. We will also introduce compound time, which is an alternative way of subdividing the musical rhythm.
In the third and final module, you will practise moving your hand whilst playing, changing position as you go. You will open both hands, separating the four long fingers from the thumb, to play chords and typical accompaniment patterns with your left hand. We will also tackle the octave interval, which will give you even greater confidence and ease in your movements across the piano keyboard.
The exercises are based on Ferdinand Beyer’s Op. 101, a great classic of piano teaching. You will play increasingly difficult exercises to improve your musical ear, memory, sense of rhythm and coordination.
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Module 1: Mastering the keyboard
In Module 1, you will explore different areas of the keyboard, playing notes in the treble register or below middle C.
Click here to go to Lesson 1, Beyer Exercise 32
Click here to go to Lesson 2, Beyer Exercise 33
Click here to go to Lesson 3, Beyer Exercise 34
Click here to go to Lesson 4, Beyer Exercise 35
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Click here to go to Lesson 8, Beyer Exercise 39
Click here to go to Lesson 9, Beyer Exercise 41
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Click here to go to Lesson 11, Beyer Exercise 43
Module 2: Subdivision of the beat
Module 2 focuses on the eighth note and the subdivision of the beat.
Click here to go to Lesson 12, Beyer Exercise 45
Click here to go to Lesson 13, Beyer Exercise 46
Click here to go to Lesson 14, Beyer Exercise 48
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Click here to go to Lesson 17, Beyer Exercise 52
Module 3: Moving your hands
In Module 3, you’ll practise moving your hand whilst playing, changing position as you go. You’ll open both hands, separating the four long fingers from the thumb.
Click here to go to Lesson 18, Beyer Exercise 53
Click here to go to Lesson 19, Beyer Exercise 54
Click here to go to Lesson 20, Beyer Exercise 55
Click here to go to Lesson 21, Beyer Exercise 57
Click here to go to Lesson 22, Beyer Exercise 58