Piano Grade 8: Technique

What you'll learn

1. 1

   Imagine you're at a piano, and you place your thumb on middle C 🎹. Your other fingers naturally rest on the next white notes — that's your hand position.

2. 2

   Which finger plays middle C in a five-finger position?

3. 3

   Let's build a C major scale step by step. Tap the notes in order: C, D, E, F, G, A, B, C.

4. 4

   Here's how to play a C major scale with the right hand:

5. 5

   Now try the C major scale with your LEFT hand. Start with finger 5 on C (little finger).

6. 6

   When playing a scale going UP, which finger plays the note after E in the right hand?

7. 7

   What is the last note of a C major scale going up?