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Lesson Plan Overview - Lesson 3: Mapping

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In this lesson the students will learn how the keyboard is mapped out. The piano has black keys and white keys. To identify the letters of the musical alphabet and thus begin to understand the musical language we can use the black keys as landmarks. The first step is to see how the black keys are grouped. The students will be shown how the black keys are grouped in 2 note groups and 3 note groups. This information builds learning readiness for the next topic and will lead us to identifying the notes in coming lessons.

Lesson Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
  • Understand that the keyboard is made of black keys and white keys. 
              [Comprehension]
  • Identify patterns of black keys in groups of 2 and 3.
              [Identification]
  • Understand how the keyboard is structured with black keys in a pattern of 2s & 3s.
              [Comprehension]
  • Demonstrate your understanding by completing Boom Decks & Other Exercises.
              [Fluency]

Materials Needed
  1. K-Piano equipment (computer, keyboard, stand, benches, headphones)
  2. Zoom meeting platform
Lesson Plan Outline

Introduction (5 minutes)
  • Greet the students and introduce the K-Piano equipment and learning system.
  • Provide an overview of the lesson objectives and what students can expect to learn.
Familiarization with K-Piano Equipment (10 minutes)
  • Walk students through the various components of the K-Piano equipment, including the computer, keyboard, stand, benches, and headphones.
  • Demonstrate the proper setup and usage of each piece of equipment.
Understanding K-Piano Class Rules (10 minutes)
  • Discuss the class rules and etiquette for using the K-Piano equipment and participating in the lesson.
  • Emphasize respecting the equipment and following guidelines for a productive learning environment.
Grasping K-Tag Learning System Concepts (15 minutes)
  • Introduce the K-Tag learning system and explain the key concepts and symbols used for notation and instruction.
  • Provide examples and interactive exercises to help students become familiar with the K-Tag system.
Reviewing Finger Numbers
  • Review Finger Numbers (Thumb=1, Pointer=2, Middle=3, Ring=4, & Pinky=5).
  • Replay the Finger Number Song
Mapping the Keyboard
  • Students will learn keyboard map by using the structure of 2 black key groups and 3 black key groups.
  • For further comprehension there will be Mini Quizzes on identifying the black keys.
  • The 2s and 3s Song will reinforce the important concept.
  • The class will go to the Boom Cards for gamified learning.
Sneak Peek
  • The class will look ahead to the next chapter: “Finding C”.
Recap and Q/A
  • Summarize the key points of the lesson and ensure that students have a clear understanding of the K-Piano equipment, class rules, learning system, learning positions, and Zoom meeting controls. Encourage students to ask questions and address any remaining concerns.
Conclusion:

At the end of the lesson, students will see the keyboard geographical. They will see the ever important pattern that the raised black keys help pianists navigate the keyboard.