Beginner Piano Lessons for Kids Lesson Three Video

In this lesson, Mr. Henry reviews finger numbers and introduces the concept of a steady beat in music. Students learn about quarter, half, and whole notes, and how to perform rhythms using these notes. The lesson includes clapping exercises and a new piece of music that incorporates these notes. The concept of solfege is introduced, and students practice singing and playing the piano using the first black key of the set of three.

What is the primary focus of today's lesson?

• Learning about different musical instruments

• Practicing singing techniques

• Reviewing finger numbers and learning about the steady beat

• Understanding the history of music

In music, what does the term 'beat' refer to?

• A musical instrument

• A dance style

• A type of vegetable

• A steady rhythmic movement

Which object is NOT mentioned as having a steady beat?

• Wind

• Gears

• Clock

• Heart

How many beats does a quarter note receive?

• Three beats

• Two beats

• One beat

• Four beats

What is the name assigned to the quarter note when performing rhythms?

• Ta

• Te

• To

• Ti

How many beats does a half note receive?

• One beat

• Two beats

• Three beats

• Four beats

What is the name assigned to the half note when performing rhythms?

• Ti-ti

• Ta-ah

• To-to

• Te-te

How many beats does a whole note receive?

• One beat

• Two beats

• Three beats

• Four beats

What is the name assigned to the whole note when performing rhythms?

• Ta-ah-ah-ah

• Ti-ti-ti

• Ta-ah-ah

• To-to-to

What solfege syllable is assigned to the first black key of the set of 3?

• Fa

• Do

• Mi

• Re