Lesson 2 - Key Slides (Finger Numbers)

• Music
• 3-6 Grade
• 6-8 Grade

Summary: Sets tone and focus for hand use and posture.

 

Objective: Students understand today’s focus is hands, fingers, and posture.

Instructor Script:

“Today we’re learning how pianists use their hands. This is a fun lesson — don’t stress. Our goal is to get all ten fingers on the keyboard with good posture.”

Summary: Shows White K-Tag lesson sequence.

 

Objective: Students see how today’s lesson fits into the larger goal.

Instructor Script:

“Last lesson we learned our rules and camera positions. Today we learn how our hands work. If this feels easy, you’ll get a chance to try a special project where you learn to find the most important note — C.”

Summary: Reinforces routines.

 

Objective: Students maintain proper visibility.

Instructor Script:

“Quick reminder — face on cam, hands on cam, keys on cam. We’ll use all three today.”

Summary: Introduces hand identification using visual cues and game.

 

Objective: Students distinguish right vs left hand.

Instructor Script:

“You have two hands — right and left. Watch carefully. When I say right hand, raise it. When I say left hand, raise it.”

Hint: Pause video as needed to maintain control and engagement.

Summary: Teaches wrist, palm, fingers.

 

Objective: Students understand hand structure.

Instructor Notes:

• Spotlight yourself if possible

• Pause during wrist/palm demos to prevent chaos

• Refocus before moving to fingers

Summary: Prepares students for core concept.

 

Objective: Students refocus for finger numbers.

Instructor Script:

“This next part is very important. I need everyone focused — we’re about to learn finger numbers.”

Summary: Introduces 1-2-3-4-5 system.

 

Objective: Students associate numbers with fingers.

Instructor Notes:

Must-play slide. Pause if needed for call-and-response.

Summary: Quick verbal check.

 

Objective: Reinforce finger-number recall.

Instructor Script:

“Show me finger 1. Show me finger 5. Great — let’s keep going.”

Summary: Displays ideal posture.

 

Objective: Students visualize correct form.

Summary: Explains finger length and alignment.

 

Objective: Deepen posture understanding.

Instructor Note: Optional — use if class needs reinforcement.

Summary: Builds finger awareness.

 

Objective: Students respond to finger prompts independently.

Summary: Introduces posture routine:

• Show Me Love

• Thumbs Up

• Turn ’Em Straight

Objective: Students demonstrate correct posture.

Instructor Notes:

Pause before assessment.

Check Keys on Cam.

Look for ~75% accuracy.

Summary: Connects effort to growth and pride.

Objective: Students reflect on progress and confidence.

This slide should be used for conversation and relationship building. This video module walks students through the fact that the piano is a percussion instrument it has to be struck in that hands have to be played with Power in order for them to be able to push the keys to make an actual physical Piano work it uses a typewriter in a video and then shows a student playing in excellence using good posture. This is a good Social Emotional Learning themed track that can go into goal setting. Putting in the work now to get the rewards you want later. It’s important to be mentally tough. This can be a good transition into slide 12 where they will have to move the correct fingers based on prompts for a 2 minute finger number exercise video.

Instructor Prompt Questions: Consider letting them know they are on their way to earning their white K-Tag.

Questions: How did the music the student played on the video make you feel?

Question: What is 1 thing that you’ve done or accomplished that you are super proud of, or excited to learn?” I want you to send that to me in the chat. You’re young so if you don’t have one you can think of, it’s ok to say I’m looking forward to playing Superfly Warm-Up and earning my white K-Tag.

Transition to Instructor led discussion about setting goals and being willing to put in the work. Emphasize learning tenacity.

Summary: Reinforces numbers through movement and music.

Objective: Students build fluency and stamina.

Instructor Script:

“I know your hands are tired — but fight through it. Strong hands, strong brains.”

End-of-Slide Requirement:

Repeat song Hands on Cam.

Confirm ~75% class accuracy.