Yamaha Songbook

Contents
Before Playing..., Reading the Score 6 Song No. Title page
039 Die Moldau 24
Song No. Title page 25

040 Salut d'Amour op.12
041 Humoresques 25
Favorite
042 Symphony No.9 (from the New World - 4th movement) 26
012 Frère Jacques 8
Instrument Master
013 Der Froschgesang 8
014 Aura Lee 9 043 Sicilienne/Fauré 27
015 London Bridge 9 044 Swan Lake 27
016 Sur le pont d'Avignon 9 045 Grand March (Aida) 28
017 Old MacDonald Had a Farm 10 046 Serenade for Strings in C major, op.48 29
018 Nedelka 11 047 Pizzicato Polka 29
019 Aloha Oe 11 048 Romance de Amor 30
020 Sippin' Cider Through a Straw 12 049 Menuett BWV Anh.114 30
021 Old Folks at Home 13 050 Ave Verum Corpus 32
022 Bury Me Not on the Lone Prairie 13 051 Radetzky Marsch 33
023 Santa Lucia 14

Piano Repertoire
024 If You're Happy and You Know It 14
025 Beautiful Dreamer 14 052 Wenn ich ein Vöglein wär 34
026 Greensleeves 15 053 Die Lorelei 35
027 Kalinka 16 054 Home Sweet Home 36
028 Holdilia Cook 16 055 Scarborough Fair 37
029 Ring de Banjo 17 056 My Old Kentucky Home 38
030 La Cucaracha 18 057 Loch Lomond 39
031 Funiculi Funicula 18 058 Silent Night 40
032 Largo (from the New World) 20 059 Deck the Halls 41
033 Brahms' Lullaby 20 060 O Christmas Tree 42
034 Liebesträume Nr.3 21 061 Sonata Pathétique 2nd Adagio Cantabile 42
035 Pomp and Circumstance 22 062 Ave Maria/J. S. Bach - Gounod 43
036 Chanson du Toreador 22 063 Jesus bleibet meine Freude 45
037 Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity 23 064 Prelude op.28-15 "Raindrop" 46
038 The Polovetsian Dances 23 065 Nocturne op.9-2 47
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066 Etude op.10-3 "Chanson de L'adieu" 49

Favorite with Style
067 Romanze (Serenade K.525) 50
091 O du lieber Augustin 180
068 Arabesque 51
092 Mary Had a Little Lamb 180
069 La Chevaleresque 52
093 When Irish Eyes Are Smiling 180
070 Für Elise 54
094 Little Brown Jug 181
071 Turkish March 56
095 Ten Little Indians 182
072 24 Preludes op.28-7 59
096 On Top of Old Smoky 182
073 Annie Laurie 60
097 My Darling Clementine 183
074 Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair 61
098 Oh! Susanna 184
Learn to Play 099 Red River Valley 184
100 Turkey in the Straw 185

Learn to Play 62
101 Muffin Man 185
075 Für Elise (Basic) 68

102 Pop Goes the Weasel 186
076 Für Elise (Advanced) 76 103 Grandfather's Clock 186
077 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (Basic) 84 104 Camptown Races 187
078 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (Advanced) 88 105 When the Saints Go Marching In 188
079 Turkish March (Basic) 96 106 Yankee Doodle 188
080 Turkish March (Advanced) 102 107 Battle Hymn of the Republic 189
081 Ode to Joy (Basic) 110 108 I've Been Working on the Railroad 190
109 American Patrol 191

082 Ode to Joy (Advanced) 116
110 Down by the Riverside 192

083 The Entertainer (Basic) 124
084 The Entertainer (Advanced) 130 Japanese Song
085 Londonderry Air (Basic) 140

111 Furusato 194
086 Londonderry Air (Advanced) 146
112 Momiji 195
087 The Last Rose of Summer (Basic) 154
113 Aogeba Totoshi 196
088 The Last Rose of Summer (Advanced) 159

114 Haruga Kita 198
089 Amazing Grace (Basic) 168 115 Soushunfu 199
090 Amazing Grace (Advanced) 172 116 Akatonbo 200
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Song No. Title page Song No. Title page
Duet Special Appendix
117 O Christmas Tree 201 141-150 Touch Tutor 01-10 240
118 We Wish You a Merry Christmas 203 151-162 Chord Study 01-12 242-250
119 Im Mai　　　　　 205 163-202 Chord Progression 01-40 253-260
120 Mary Had a Little Lamb 206
121 Yankee Doodle 208
122 Ten Little Indians 210
123 Scarborough Fair 211
124 Three Blind Mice 214
125 Battle Hymn of the Republic 216
126 My Darling Clementine 217
127 The Cuckoo 218
128 London Bridge 220
129 Close Your Hands, Open Your Hands 221
Piano Solo
130 Valse op.64-1 "Petit Chien" 222
131 Menuett/Beethoven 226
132 Andante grazioso (Sonate K.331) 228
133 Melodie (Album für die Jugend) 229
134 Fröhlicher Landmann (Album für die Jugend) 230
135 Von fremden Ländern und Menschen (Kinderszenen) 231
136 Thema (Impromptus D.935-3) 232
137 Invention Nr.1 233
138 Gavotte/J. S. Bach 235
139 Arietta/Grieg 236
140 To a Wild Rose 237
l Try playing the Songs along with Styles using Smart Chord!
For Songs having this indication, you can enjoy playing Styles along with them using Smart Chord.
Try using Smart Chord, which lets you play back Styles with only one finger.
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Song 001 is a demo, so the sheet music is not included.
Due to copyright restrictions, some of the scores are not included.
Parts of the score may differ from the original version.
In some cases, the score time signature and metronome timing may differ, but this has been done to make practice as easy as possible.
The mark on the sheet music indicates a section where the Phrase Repeat function is used.
The mark is compatible with the Keys to Success step numbers.
(onC) and other on-bass code markings on the score do not appear on the instrument’s display.
In categories other than “Learn to Play”, songs have a final step at the end of the song that is not one of the step numbers.
Songs 117 to 129 are duets that have been created for two people to play. The numbers above the notes indicate the placement of the right hand,
and the numbers below the notes indicate the placement of the left hand.
A alla turca With a Turkish feel marziale With a march feel

allargando Gradually slower and louder meno mosso Less movement
assai Very molto More
C cantabile Singing N non agitato Calmly
commodo Relaxed non troppo Not too much
con affetto Lovingly P poco A little
con moto Animated poco a poco Little by little
D dolce Sweetly poco moto With a little more motion
E espress. (espressivo) With expression polka Polka (fast 2/4 time)
G grazioso Elegantly R rall. / rallent. (rallentando) Gradually slower
I in tempo Strict tempo religioso Religiously, with devotion
L leggiero Lightly resoluto Resolutely, with conviction
M ma non troppo But not too much S scherzando Playfully
maestoso With majesty smorz. (smorzando) Gradually slower and softer
marcato Play each note distinctly sostenuto Sustain notes
marsch March sub. (subito) Immediately
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Before Playing...
Sit Correctly Finger Numbering
3 3
4 2 2 4
5 5
1 1
Left Right
Sit near the middle of the keyboard.
Reading the Score
The Keyboard, Staff Lines, and Clef

1 octave
2 black keys 3 black keys
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C D E F G A B C D E F G A B C D E F G A B C D E F G A B C D E F G A B C
Treble clef
Bass clef
Notes and Rests
Key signature
Clef 1 2 3 4
Time signature
Whole note w Whole note rest ∑
Dotted half note hk Dotted half note rest Ók
Half note h Half note rest Ó
Accidentals Œk
# hk
Dotted quarter note Q Dotted quarter note rest
b
(Sharp) Raise a semitone
Quarter note Q Quarter note rest Œ
n
(Flat) Lower a semitone
(Natural) Return to normal pitch Eighth note e Eighth note rest

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Sixteenth note x Sixteenth note rest
Time Signatures and Counting Time
4/4 time 2/2 time 2/4 time
3/4 time 6/8 time 9/8 time
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Tempo Markings
Example: a=120 indicates a tempo of 120 quarter notes per minute.
Largo　　Lento　　Adagio　　Andante　　Andantino　　Moderato　　Allegretto　　Allegro
Slower “Normal” tempo Faster
accelerando (accel.) Gradually faster a tempo Return to normal tempo
ritardanto (rit.) Gradually slower tempo primo ( Tempo I ) Return to original tempo
ritenuto (riten.) Immediately slower
Dynamic Markings
Pianissimo Piano Mezzo Piano Mezzo Forte Forte Fortissimo
Soft
　π　　　p　　　P　　　F　　　f　　　ƒ　 Loud
Very soft Soft Moderately soft Moderately loud Loud Very Loud
v > Accent Emphasize
dim. Diminuendo
S Sforzato
cresc.　Crescendo
decresc. Decrescendo
Z Forzato
Emphasize strongly
Gradually louder Gradually softer
Phrasing and Performance Markings Other Markings
legato π Pause
Connect the notes smoothly
sempre Always
Slur
staccato (stacc.) simile Continue in the same way
Play short, detached notes
Repeat previous measure
Play an octave higher

tenuto (ten.)
Hold the notes for their full length Swing (play with a triplet feel)
Press, release pedal
Repeats
1 : 2 3 : 4
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Play 1-2-3-2-3-4
1. 2.
& 1 2 3 4 : 5 6
Play 1-2-3-4-1-2-5-6
1 2 3 4 5 6
Fine
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D.C.
Play 1-2-3-4-5-6-1-2-3-4 D.C. (Go back to the beginning) Fine (End)
% to fi fi Coda
& 1 2 3 4 & 5 6
D.S.
Play 1-2-3-4-2-3-5-6 D.S.(Go back to the % mark) to fi (Jump to the fi Coda)
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Favorite
This is a collection of popular folk songs and classical pieces from around the world.
Join in and play a melody.
Song No. 012 Melody Voice

Tempo a =94 Frère Jacques Glockenspiel
Traditional
Melody Voice
　Der Froschgesang
Song No. 013
Tempo a =120 Square Lead
Traditional
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Tempo a =88 Aura Lee Soprano Sax
Traditional

Tempo a =110 London Bridge Musette Accordion
Traditional

Tempo a =112 Sur le pont d’Avignon Musette Accordion
Traditional
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Tempo a =89 Old MacDonald Had aA Farm Portatone
Traditional Modern Harp
Honky Tonk Piano
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Tempo a =102 Nedelka Musette Accordion
Traditional

Tempo a =96 Aloha Oe Vibraphone
Q. Liliuokalani
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Tempo a =106 Sippin’ Cider Through a Straw Analogon 1
Traditional
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Old故Folks
郷の人々
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Tempo a =90 at Home Harmonica
S. C. フォスター
S. C. Foster
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Bury Me Not駅
on馬車Lone Prairie
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Tempo a =94 the Harmonica
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Tempo a =92 Santa Lucia Classical Guitar
A. Longo

Tempo a =120 If You're Happy and You Know It Analogon 1
Traditional Fargo 1

Tempo a =69 Beautiful Dreamer Clarinet
S. C. Foster
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Tempo 126 63 Greensleeves Oboe
Traditional
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Tempo a =120 Kalinka Clarinet
Traditional

Tempo a =110 Holdilia Cook Clarinet
Traditional
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Tempo a =114 Ring de Banjo Trumpet
S. C. Foster
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Tempo a =130 La Cucaracha Trumpet
Traditional

Tempo ah=132 Funiculi Funicula Trumpet
L. Denza
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Tempo a =72 Largo (from the New World) English Horn
A. Dvorák

Tempo a =72 Brahms’ Lullaby Flute
J. Brahms
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Tempo a =120 Liebesträume Nr.3 Clarinet
F. Liszt Strings
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Tempo a =78 Pomp and Circumstance Strings
E. Elgar

Tempo a =108 Chanson du Toreador Chamber Strings
G. Bizet
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Tempo a =72 Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity Strings
G. Holst

Tempo 64
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128 The Polovetsian Dances Oboe
A. Borodin Strings
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Tempo 184
184 92 Die Moldau Strings
B. Smetana
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Tempo a =80 Salut d’Amour op.12 Strings
E. Elgar

Tempo a =98 Humoresques Strings
A. Dvorák
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Song No. 042
Tempo a =133
Symphony No.9 (from the New World - 4th movement) Melody Voice
Trombone Section
A. Dvorák Chamber Strings
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Instrument Master
This is a collection of songs that feature instruments other than piano.
Enjoy the sound of the various instruments with orchestra backing.

Tempo 146 73 Sicilienne/Fauré Flute
G. Fauré

Tempo a =78 Swan Lake Oboe
P. I. Tchaikovsky
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Tempo a =116 Grand March (Aida) Brass Section
G. Verdi
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Tempo 108 54 Serenade for Strings in C major, op.48 Strings
P. I. Tchaikovsky

Tempo a =79 Pizzicato Polka Pizzicato Strings
J. Strauss II
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Tempo a =88 Romance de Amor Classical Guitar
Traditional

Tempo a =116 Menuett BWV Anh.114 Harpsichord
J. S. Bach
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Tempo a =76 Ave Verum Corpus Chapel Organ
W. A. Mozart
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Tempo 110 220 Radetzky Marsch Symphony Kit
J. Strauss I
Enjoy the atmosphere of a live concert by clapping along with the orchestra using the key.
Begin softly after the introduction, and then clap harder as the intensity of the orchestra increases. After a break in the middle,
clap energetically in time with the orchestra for the big finale!
A variety of percussion instruments can be played via the other keys. Try them all out!
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Piano Repertoire
Here's a collection of well-known and well-loved piano pieces from around the world.
Immerse yourself in the beautiful sound of the piano, either with orchestra backing or solo.

Tempo a =100 Wenn ich ein Vöglein wär Live! Concert Grand Piano
Traditional
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Tempo a =106 Die Lorelei Live! Concert Grand Piano
F. Silcher
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Tempo a =79 Home Sweet Home Live! Concert Grand Piano
H. R. Bishop
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Tempo a =104 Scarborough Fair Live! Concert Grand Piano
Traditional
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Tempo a =66 My Old Kentucky Home Live! Concert Grand Piano
Traditional
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Tempo a =72 Loch Lomond Live! Concert Grand Piano
Traditional
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Tempo a =92 Silent Night Live! Concert Grand Piano
F. Gruber
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Tempo 94 188 Deck the Halls Live! Concert Grand Piano
Traditional
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Tempo a =72 O Christmas Tree Live! Concert Grand Piano
Traditional

Tempo a =60 Sonata Pathétique 2nd Adagio Cantabile Live! Concert Grand Piano
L. v. Beethoven
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Tempo a =70 Ave Maria/J. S. Bach - Gounod Live! Concert Grand Piano
J. S. Bach/C. F. Gounod
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Tempo a =62 Jesus bleibet meine Freude Live! Concert Grand Piano
J. S. Bach
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Tempo a =66 Prelude op.28-15 “Raindrop” Live! Concert Grand Piano
F. Chopin
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Tempo a =100 Nocturne op.9-2 Live! Concert Grand Piano
F. Chopin
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Tempo a =56 Etude op.10-3 “Chanson de L’adieu” Live! Concert Grand Piano
F. Chopin
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Tempo a =70 Romanze (Serenade K.525) Live! Concert Grand Piano
W. A. Mozart
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Tempo a =121 Arabesque Live! Concert Grand Piano
J. F. Burgmüller
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Tempo a =122 La Chevaleresque Live! Concert Grand Piano
J. F. Burgmüller
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Tempo d=142 Für Elise Live! Concert Grand Piano
L. v. Beethoven
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Tempo a =128 Turkish March Live! Concert Grand Piano
W. A. Mozart
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Tempo a =69 24 Preludes op.28-7 Live! Concert Grand Piano
F. Chopin
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Tempo a =69 Annie Laurie Live! Concert Grand Piano
Traditional
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Tempo a =72 Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair Live! Concert Grand Piano
S. C. Foster
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The easy, fun way to learn to play!
Learn to Play
Welcome to “Learn to Play”!
If you’ve ever wished you could play your favorite songs on the piano, “Learn to Play” will make learning
how easy and enjoyable. “Basic” and “Advanced” sections are provided for each song. When you find
a song you want to learn, refer to the Master Guide below and get started right away! You’ll have fun
mastering each song step by step.
Learn to Play Master Guide
Steps 077
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Individual steps make it easy
to learn and understand the
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song’s most important points.
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Step Titles 078

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The step titles give you an idea
of what each step is all about,
and may even provide hints for 90
All songs have a finishing
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effectively mastering the steps. step in which you can practice
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playing all the way through the
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selected lesson song.
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When you complete all the steps given for the selected
song, three stars will appear on the instrument’s LCD
display. Try to get those three stars!
Which song should you choose?
If this is the first time you’ve played a keyboard, we recommend the basic version of an easy song such as “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” or “Ode
to Joy”.
If you only have a little experience on the keyboard, the Basic sections are the best place to start. The Basic section provides many hints that
will make the Advanced section easier.
Going through the steps in numerous songs is a great way to become familiar with the keyboard. If you find a step you really enjoy and learn to
like the song as a result, you’re well on your way to mastery!
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Learn to Play
Before beginning each step, listen to the performance while reading the complete score. Doing this will give
you a good mental “image” of the song’s structure and flow. When you have an overall feel for the song,
press the [ KEYS TO SUCCESS] button and start practicing the steps.
Song No.077
Step Map
This lets you know where you are in the
practice program. It functions as a “map” that
indicates what you’re practicing in each step.
Keyboard diagr
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easy to
position your
hands on the ke
yboard.
This indicates whether you’ll
use your left, right, or both hands.
Song No.077
Important practice points! Be sure to

read these.
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Learn to Play
Song No.082
Short Break
There will be a short break before you
Musical Glossary
need to play the next note. But it might
Special terms are explained in
not be too long be ready!
the Musical Glossary on pages
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Number of Repeats
The number of repeats might
Lead-ins (“...three, four!” etc.)
be different for each step.
Wherever you see a lead-in like this
Repeated practice is the key to
you will hear a cue to start playing, so
improvement!
don’t miss it!
A score of 60 or higher means you pass!

Your reward is a round of applause... or a rousing ovation for an even higher score!
Some of these hints are useful at

any time...
Step Practice Hints
If playing with both hands is difficult, it’s OK to practice one hand at a time. Sometimes it’s the fastest way to learn.
Note names are written on the score in some steps. If you encounter notes you’re not familiar with elsewhere, feel free to write in the note
names yourself.
Listen to the lead-in carefully so you’ll know when to start playing.
If you’d like to practice at a slower tempo, simply press the [TEMPO/TAP] button and use the [-] button to reduce the tempo until it is easy to
follow.
Depending on the selected step the metronome may be initially be ON or OFF. You can also switch it ON or OFF yourself.
The Waiting function makes it easy to find the notes to be played on the keyboard. This can be a great way to prepare for a lesson.
You can use the [PAUSE] button to take a break during longer steps. You’ll still get the appropriate number of points when you finish the step.
Use the “Song Volume” function to reduce the accompaniment volume, or the “M.Volume” function to increase the keyboard volume to hear
what you’re playing more clearly.
Play Along with the Learn to Play Orchestra!
During normal Song Mode playback you can use the PART buttons to mute the orchestra parts. When you’ve mastered a song and earned your
three stars, select the Song mode and have fun playing along with the orchestra.
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Learn to Play
Musical Glossary
Monophony Single notes played independently.
Polyphony Multiple notes of different pitch played simultaneously.
Polyphonic The act of playing multiple notes simultaneously.

Performance
Semitone and Regardless of whether the keys are white or black, the pitch interval between adjacent keys is a semitone. Two
Whole Tones semitones make up a whole tone.
Interval The difference in pitch between two notes is known as an “interval.”

Third A “third” is the interval between three whole tones. In the C diatonic scale (that’s the scale without sharps or flats:
C-D-E-F-G-A-B) the interval between C and E is a third, as is the interval between E and G.
Sixth A “sixth” is the interval between six notes of the diatonic scale.
Octave An “octave” is an interval of eight diatonic notes.
Playing Octaves “Playing octaves” is a performance technique in which notes an octave apart are played simultaneously.
Phrase Phrases are sections of a melody that naturally stand on their own, much like sentences in a paragraph. No specific
length is defined.
Obbligato A separate melody that has a similar contour to the main melody.
Counterpoint A separate melody that is harmonically related to the main melody, but has independent contour and rhythm.
Thumb Under, Finger Over, Finger Ready, and Finger Change

Piano-specific fingering techniques that make keyboard fingering as smooth and easy as possible.
Thumb Under The thumb (finger 1) moves Finger Ready While one finger is Finger Change A finger that is playing
under another finger that is playing a note. playing a note, another finger moves into a note is replaced by another finger.
position to play the next note.
Finger Over A finger moves over the thumb

(finger 1) while the thumb is playing a note.
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Staccato Play short, disconnected notes. Indicated by dots above or below the notes , or “staccato (stacc.)” written on
the score.
Legato Play smoothly connected notes. A slur marking indicates the notes to be played legato, or “legato” may
be written on the score.
Slur The slur marking indicates notes to be played legato. It can also be used to define musical phrases.
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Tenuto Play notes for their full length. Indicated by short lines above or below the notes , or “tenuto (ten.)” written on
the score.
Tie A tie joins two notes of the same pitch to form one long note, the length of which is the sum of the lengths of the
joined notes.
Fermata Pause briefly, and then carry on.
Syncopation Unexpected variation of the normal strong-weak pulse of a rhythm.
Auftakt This refers to a melody that starts on the weaker upbeat before the normally accented beat at the beginning of a
measure.
Arpeggio An arpeggio is essentially a chord played one note at a time, similar to the effect of strumming a harp.
Glissando A slide produced by running a finger or the heel of your hand up or down the keyboard.
Chord Harmonic structures created by adding intervals of thirds.
Harmony The pleasing resonant effect produced by playing multiple notes of differing pitch simultaneously.
Ornament A musical flourish that is added to “ornament” the melody line.
Grace Note An ornamental note played immediately before the main melody note.
Turn A musical ornament that begins one note above the melody note, descends to one note below the melody note,
and then returns to the melody note.
Expression Directive Notes at the beginning of a score describing how the piece should be played.
Ensemble A number of instruments and/or voices performing together is an “ensemble”.
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Für Elise L. v. Beethoven
Basic
Song No.075
No.004
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Für Elise is an all-time classical favorite.
The beautiful, well-known melody is repeated a number of times.
In each step you won’t be practicing alone. You have a wonderful orchestra to back you up!
First, listen to the example a few times. It won’t be long before you’ll want to start playing it yourself!
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Warm-up Exercise - “The Semitone Mystery” .................................... 14
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Diligent Practice Time ................................................................ 15
Warm-up Exercise - “Basic Accompaniment”..................................... 16
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First Half Review ...................................................................... 17
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Warm-up Exercise - “The Jump Competition” .................................... 18
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“EEEEE!” ................................................................................ 18
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“Left! Right! Left! Right!” ............................................................ 19
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Second Half Review ................................................................... 19
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Play the Whole Song! ................................................................. 19
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Advanced
Song No.076
No.005
Für Elise With Step Map 76
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Take a step up from the basic section with these more dazzling steps.
The middle section begins with the “dolce” (sweetly, gently) expression directive, and gradually
changes to a bright, lively mood.
After enjoying the light, free atmosphere of the middle section, the melody begins once again.
The challenge begins... this will be a great addition to your repertoire.
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Dotted Rhythm Practice ..............................................................24
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Dotted Rhythms and Scales ..........................................................24
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Special Practice - “For a Steady Left Hand” ......................................25
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“The Steady Left Hand Meets the Relaxed Right Hand” ........................25
Diligent Practice Time ................................................................26
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“Suspense Theater”...................................................................26
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Play the Whole Song! .................................................................26
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Song No.075
No.004 Basic
Für Elise
With Step Map
Play with both hands as if gently telling a story. It might help to sing or hum the melody as you play.
Similar melody lines and rhythms are repeated in this song, so there aren’t as many sections to practice as
you might think. Enjoy learning each section as you build proficiency.
From here...
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Warm-up Exercise - “The Semitone Mystery”
Let’s start with a warm-up exercise using three fingers of the right hand. Right
We’ll start by ascending and descending the white and black keys. Check out the
illustrations until you understand how the fingers are supposed to move, then get
started!
You’ll find it easier to play if you bend your fingers slightly.
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C A B C D
Tip-toe
Go back to the beginning and play it again.
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Song No.075
Diligent Practice Time

Right! Now that we’re warmed up let’s try playing along with the orchestra in 3/4 time.
The melody will be built up little by little.
Compare each line... notice that many of the shapes formed by the notes are very similar.
Short break
Almost done e
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Warm-up Exercise - “Basic Accompaniment” l
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E A E A C
And now a warm-up exercise for the left hand.
It’s important to spread your fingers widely from the start.
Don’t play the black keys too strongly.

Connect the notes smoothly, as if the left hand were passing them to the right hand. You’ll be able to play
smoothly if you move the left hand into position for the next phrase as soon as it finishes playing the first
phrase.
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Song No.075
First Half Review

You’ve reached the halfway step! Have you learned all the material provided in the preceding steps?
Now let’s go back and play through all the first-half exercises. If you find that you’re having trouble
playing any of the material, go back and review the steps using the Step Map as a guide.

OK, let’s begin the second half!
You’ll be able to play the melody nicely if you lift your fingers from the keyboard between the slurs.
It might be easier to grasp the key release timing if you sing along with the melody.
Don’t panic and play too strongly where the left hand has to play short notes.
Always have left-hand finger 5 ready to play the next note!
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Jump to the
Left hand next E!
And again!
Warm-up Exercise - “The Jump Competition”
The first note has a staccato dot.
Spread your fingers wide and jump quickly to the next note! M
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E E C E
with only
his
the
t
You can play
se fi
ngers!
“EEEEE!”
The only note in this step is E!
Make the connection between the left and right hands as smooth as possible.
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No.075
Song No.004 Für Elise Basic
“Left! Right! Left! Right!”

#
Play “D E” repeatedly, alternating the left and right hands.
#
Have the next hand ready in position to play D so you won’t have to rush.
Right
Left
Second Half Review

Try playing all the way through the second half.
As we did after the first half, if there are places you can’t play with confidence go back and review the steps.
Play the Whole Song!

This is the finishing step!
Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. Just concentrate on playing the entire song from start to finish.
Practice this with the lessons learned in each step in mind, and gradually you’ll master the whole song.
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Song No.076
No.005 Advanced
Für Elise
With Step Map
These steps focus on the middle section that wasn’t included in the basic version of the song. The right hand
plays quick 16th notes in succession, but if you keep your shoulders and arms relaxed and match the timing
to the left-hand notes it shouldn’t be too difficult.
The middle section is to be played brightly and moderately loud. Play the other sections in a gentle, flowing
manner to add expression to the song overall.
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Song No.076
No.005 Für Elise Advanced
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No.005
Song No.076 Für Elise Advanced
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Song No.076
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Song No.076
Dotted Rhythm Practice

Dotted rhythms like this might look difficult, but you can make them easier to understand (and fun) if you match the
beats up with words.
In the example below the circled syllables and words correspond to notes on the score.
Play this with a gentle touch. No need to pound the keys!
The birds in the tree~s With voi-ces that plea~se A day in the su~n And we’ll have some fu~n
Dotted Rhythms and Scales

If you sing along while playing scales you’ll be more prepared to play each note and will be able to play smoother.
Keep your fingers under control!
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Song No.076
Left hand
Special Practice - “For a Steady Left Hand”

To make sure that fingers 1 and 5 of your left hand don’t waver too much, try placing a coin on the back of
your left hand. Don’t let the coin fall off while you’re playing!
Play the last C and E softly.
What’s going to happen?

How long can you keep this up?
Do your best to complete the exercise.
The trick is to keep it steady!
“The Steady Left Hand Meets the Relaxed Right Hand”

Let’s try adding the right hand to the left-hand part you practiced in Step 03.
If you got through the last exercise without giving up, this will be easy!
Is that coin still on the back of your left hand, even after adding the right hand?
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Play this while counting “one, two, three” in time with the metronome.
Next, join the parts!
“Suspense Theater”
This exercise uses only four notes: B, D , E, and F. Place your fingers on the corresponding keys before you begin,
then you’ll be able to play the exercise smoothly.
Thump Thump Thump...
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Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Traditional
Basic
Song No.077
No.006
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star With Step Map 84
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The memorable melody of this song is familiar to just about everyone. We’ve arranged it so it’s easy to
play with both hands. Give it a try!
The First Step (The first 2 measures) ............................................... 85

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The Next Step (The next 2 measures) .............................................. 85

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The First and Next Steps Together! (Beginning to 4th measure) ............... 86
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The Last Step! (That was quick...) .................................................. 86

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Repeat the Last Step! ................................................................. 87

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Play the Whole song! ................................................................. 87

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Bonus Event: The Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Special! .......................... 87

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Advanced
Song No.078
No.007
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star With Step Map 88
............................................32
This is a more “mature” arrangement of the song. It gets a bit difficult from the second chorus, but
you should be able to enjoy the contrast between this and the basic version while learning to play it
with luxurious style.
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Warm-up Exercise - “Relax Time” ..................................................34
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Musical Building Blocks ..............................................................35
92
Special Practice - “The Fantastic Seesaw” .......................................36
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The Melody is G-G-F-F-E-E-D... Part 1 .............................................37
93
The Melody is G-G-F-F-E-E-D... Part 2 .............................................37
94
Special Practice - “Sunday at Yamaha” ...........................................38
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Play the Whole song! .................................................................38
©2009 Yamaha Corporation
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Song No.077
No.006 Basic
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

With Step Map
You know the melody but are afraid that playing with both hands will be difficult? Not at all! We’ve made it
easy by dividing it into two-measure segments.
Just learn the three patterns used and you’ll be able to play the whole song!
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Song No.077
No.006 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Basic
M
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The First Step (The first 2 measures)

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C E F C G A
First locate the keyboard position then try playing slowly.
Left Right
To begin, relax and find the keyboard position.
The keyboard position is the same as for the score above!
...no problem, that’s the first two measures done!
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The Next Step (The next 2 measures) B
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C D C D E F
As in the last step, begin by locating the keyboard position.
Left Right
Find the keyboard position just like you did for the first step.
The keyboard position is the same as for the score above!
And that’s the next 2 measures done!
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The First and Next Steps Together! (Beginning to 4th measure)

Now connect Step 01 and Step 02!
You’ve played up to here!
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The Last Step! (That was quick...) B C D E D E F G
The left and right hand notes descend one at a time.
Left Right
And once again... locate the keyboard position.
The keyboard position is the same as for the score above... (this is becoming familiar too)!
Getting close to completion.
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Repeat the Last Step!

If you can play this pattern you’re almost there!
One more time.
You should be able to see

those twinkling stars by now.

Bonus Event: The Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Special!

Welcome to the Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Special!
How about a completely different version?
Relax, and try not to let the accompaniment affect what you’re playing. There’s a black-key note that we
haven’t used before, but you’ll be fine once you learn it.
Off you go... enjoy your journey into some new musical territory!
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Song No.078
No.007 Advanced
Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

With Step Map
The practice steps begin from the second chorus.

The right hand plays a polyphonic melody part, and there’s even a left-hand arpeggio.
5
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Song No.078
No.007 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Advanced
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Song No.078
Warm-up Exercise - “Relax Time”

Relax, and slowly play these intervals one by one.
Short break
She hasn’t moved for a while.

Looks like she relaxed a little too much
and fell asleep!
The Mystery Cheer Squad
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Pay attention to the distance between the notes as you move from one interval to the next. Prepare to play the
next notes as soon as possible.
the next the next the next the next

notes are... notes are... notes are... notes are...
Short break
the next the next

the next... notes...
notes... notes...
Musical Building Blocks

This step begins with two notes played together, and then in the second half the melody line is added for a total of
three notes.
You’ll be playing some black keys too, so pay attention!
Short break
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Song No.078
Left hand
Special Practice - “The Fantastic Seesaw”

This is a warm-up exercise for Step 05.
With finger 2 as a pivot, play 5-1-5...
Finger 1! Finger 5!
Finger 5! Finger 1!
I’ll pretend I’m not

I’m finger 2. moving at all.
Left hand

Arpeggio practice. Play with a relaxed wrist.
Short break
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Song No.078
The Melody is G-G-F-F-E-E-D... Part 1

The same “shape” moves down the keyboard. Keep your fingers loosely in the same shape to play these chords.
Short break
The Melody is G-G-F-F-E-E-D... Part 2

The melody is the same as Step 06, but the sound is different! Pay attention to the different shapes as you play this.
Short break
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Left hand
Special Practice - “Sunday at Yamaha”

Why don’t we refresh ourselves with a change of pace.
Play along with the instrument with a happy, rhythmic feel.
Now you’re rockin’! It was worth coming

all the way for this!
The Cheer Squad Rejoices

Now that you’ve had some fun with Step 08, you should be playing easily with your left hand.
Pay attention to the chord timing as you play this.

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Turkish March W. A. Mozart
Basic
Song No.079
No.008
Turkish March With Step Map 96
..............................................................40
We’ve arranged this renowned piano piece so that beginning players can enjoy it at a comfortable
tempo.
The accompaniment features a variety of instruments that appear one after another, sometimes
supporting you with rhythm, and sometimes playing the melody line with you.
Warm-up Exercise - “Winter Sonatine”............................................ 98

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Special Practice - “The Special March” ........................................... 99

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“Technical Point!” ..................................................................... 100

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Special Practice - “Share the Stage with a Pianist” ............................. 101

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Advanced
Song No.080
No.009
Turkish March With Step Map 102
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This song has a large number of repeats, but for the advanced version we’ve arranged a well-known
section at a length that is easy to play. It’s even suitable for players with small hands!
The song starts with a light mood but gradually increases in dynamic intensity. That is one of the
attractions of the song. Be sure to put some life into the piano solo!
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106
Warm-up Exercise - “A Nap by the Stream” .......................................50
106
“Power March” ........................................................................50
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108
Special Practice - “Grace Notes” ...................................................52
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Song No.079
No.008 Basic
Turkish March
With Step Map
Both the left and right hands play monophonic lines.

If you look at the melody you’ll notice that the same shapes are repeated. The first note is different, but the
fingering is the same! Knowing that makes it sound easy, doesn’t it?
Listen to the example over and over until you learn the melody, then practice will be easy.
From here...
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Song No.079
No.008 Turkish March Basic
...to here
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Song No.079
Warm-up Exercise - “Winter Sonatine”

Eh? This is practice for the Turkish March?
Start playing with finger 4, but keep finger 1 close by and ready. That’s the key to playing this part smoothly.
Now enjoy a romantic moment with the orchestra!

When you’re properly warmed up, it’s time to tackle the melody.
Don’t forget the key to playing it smoothly that we just learned.

Try playing with both hands.
Play the left-hand eighth notes gently. Release the left-hand and right-hand notes simultaneously for a clean,
synchronized sound. Release
simultaneously
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Song No.079
Special Practice - “The Special March”

Try playing the Special March melody using the “finger over” (page 9) technique.
Enjoy the energy in the second half!
Finger... over!

Don’t rush the right-hand “G-G” and “E-E” eighth notes.
Play the last quarter notes of the left-hand “C-E-G” and “A-C-E” parts with care, releasing them simultaneously with
the right-hand notes. Release
simultaneously
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“Technical Point!”
A number of techniques that are unique to the piano such as “finger ready” and “finger change” (page 9) are used in
the right-hand melody. Prepare early for the next note to be played, and play each note carefully.
Finger, ready!
Apparently technique
is important in piano
playing too.
Finger, change!
Now connect the parts together...

Resist the urge to rush when playing continuous eighth notes.
Listen to the orchestra carefully and play along!
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Left hand
Special Practice - “Share the Stage with a Pianist”

Just a little more and we’ll be done!
Try playing this left-hand part along with a pianist.
Wait a minute... the intro melody is the Turkish March too?
I'm in charge of the intro

The song you’re practicing
(check out my “Für Elise” and
is actually one of mine. Thank you!
“Ode to Joy” as well).
Beethoven and Mozart... the best of friends

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Song No.080
No.009 Advanced
Turkish March
With Step Map
This score includes polyphonic and octave parts that are essential to give the song momentum, and they’re
a large part of the song’s appeal too. The distinctive left-hand accompaniment must be played at a steady
tempo. Don’t let your shoulders and arms get tense from the 32nd measure, and play with confidence.
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No.009
Song No.080 Turkish March Advanced
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Song No.080
No.009 Turkish March Advanced
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No.009
Left hand

We’ll start with the left-hand accompaniment.
Bend finger 5 slightly and play firmly to sound (and look) great!
The orchestra will back you up in a variety of ways in each step. Enjoy the interplay, and have fun!
Short break

Make a fist with your hand above the keyboard then gently open your fingers and you’re ready!
Keep your fingers steady and under control when changing notes.
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Left hand
Warm-up Exercise - “A Nap by the Stream”

is the symbol for “arpeggio.”
Before starting the exercise play the A-E-A notes together the check out their sound.
If you sort of “strum” the notes in order from bottom to top you’re playing an arpeggio.
Play twice then take a Snooze Snooze

short break.
Snooze
Stay relaxed when playing the

remaining two times.
Left hand
“Power March”
When you’re done with your nap, it’s time for a lively march.
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No.009

The right hand plays plenty of black keys in this step. Position your hand toward the back of the keyboard before starting to play.
Spread your left hand wide from the start, then “grab” the keyboard with fingers 5 and 1 and you’ll get the hang of it.
The left hand is going to get busy, but stay with it! The right-hand part is the same as above.
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Song No.080
Special Practice - “Grace Notes”

It’s time to practice grace notes. The key is “keep it close!”
The grace note should be played softly just before the main note, almost right on top of it. But don’t think too much
about it. Just let it happen naturally.
Short break

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Ode to Joy L. v. Beethoven
Basic
Song No.081
No.010
Ode to Joy With Step Map 110
....................................................................54
This is a very simple arrangement of this timeless melody. Play it without hesitation, with a dignified
feel.
Basic Ascending and Descending .................................................... 55
111
Dotted Rhythm .......................................................................... 55
111
“And all of a sudden... both hands!” ......................................................... 55
111
“CCDE ? – ? ? – ” ..................................................................... 56
112
“Change” ................................................................................ 56
112
112
Diligent Practice Time ................................................................. 56
113
“Step On the Black Key” ............................................................... 57
113
“Play with Both Hands”................................................................ 57
114
“Zig-Zag Path to E”..................................................................... 58
114
“Right Hand then Left Hand” ......................................................... 58
115
“Right-hand Rehearsal: String Ensemble Version” ............................... 59
115
Play the Whole Song! .................................................................. 59
Advanced
Song No.082
No.011
Ode to Joy With Step Map 116
................................................................... 60
The advanced version is arranged as a more sophisticated ballad.
With backing from the Learn to Play Pops Orchestra, play this version with a luxurious, sometimes
grandiose feel.
118
Warm-up Exercise - “Left-hand Power”.............................................62
Diligent Practice Time .................................................................62
118
118
Pallarel Thirds - “Gently Flowing”.................................................. 118
62
“Right-hand Part Practice” ...........................................................63
119
“Left-hand Part Practice” .............................................................63
119
“Both Hands Together” ................................................................63
119
Special Practice -
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“Meet Marimba Man Junior’s Friend’s Aunt: Follow the Leader”...............64
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Pallarel Thirds - “In Paradise” ...................................................... 122
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Play the Whole Song! ..................................................................66
122

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Song No.081
No.010 Basic
Ode to Joy
With Step Map
In this version you play monophonic lines with both hands. No tricky techniques are required.
If you know the melody you’ll be fine. Ready? Away we go.
From here...
...to here
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Song No.081 Ode to Joy Basic
M
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d
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in the first half.
G C C D E F G
Position your hands here and begin!

Left Right
Basic Ascending and Descending

The climb from E to G and then the descent from G to D are the basis of the melody. If you can play this well, the
rest is easy.
Dotted Rhythm
This melody line, including a dotted note, follows the melody of Step 01.
Sing along with the example to get a feel for the rhythm.
La la la la la - la la -
“And all of a sudden... both hands!”

OK. So lets play with both hands.
Do the exercise in this order:
1. Connect Step 01 and Step 02, practicing with the right hand only.
2. Add the left-hand C-G-C-G line.
It might be easier to grasp the timing if you circle
That’s all there is to it. the notes that are played together on the score.
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No.010 Ode to Joy Basic
“CCDE ? – ? ? – ”
How did you do in Step 03? It’s a pattern we haven’t
Now that you’ve done the basic ascending and descending lines, seen yet... but stay calm
here’s another pattern to practice.
What’s different from the steps we’ve already practiced?
“Change”
And now, the second half.
This part of the melody signals that a change is about to occur. Doesn’t it give you the feeling that a new
chapter of the story is about to begin?

This melody line follows the one we learned in Step 05. Don’t try to rush when you get to the last G.
Have finger 1 in position and ready a little early.
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No.010
Left hand I’ll take on any

challenge.
“Step On the Black Key”
This is the left-hand line that goes with the Step 06 It’s really not such
a big deal...
right-hand line. M
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The notes ascend in sequence from G, with one d
d
black key along the way. l
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Step on the black key along with the orchestra. G A B C
“Play with Both Hands”

Now you’re ready to play with both hands.
What do you suppose the order of the exercise is?
(Hint: check out Step 03).
2. Add the left-hand G-G-G-G -A-B line.

1. Connect Step 05 and Step 06, practicing with the right hand only.
Answer:
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Song No.081
No.010 Ode to Joy Basic
“Zig-Zag Path to E”
Before getting into the final four measures, we come across a very distinctive syncopated phrase.
Sing this zig-zag “C-D-G, E” line.
Syncopation
Za
g
Zig
“Right Hand then Left Hand”

Here’s the syncopated E from Step 09, and the left-hand note that follows. We’ll also play a little of the
ensuing melody in the second half.
First, the right and left hands in sequence.
Then, right hand, left hand, and right hand again.
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No.010
“Right-hand Rehearsal: String Ensemble Version”

You’ve done well up to Step 10, so let’s try playing the whole song all the way through.
But before we do that, let’s rehearse by playing just the right-hand part with beautiful accompaniment
from a string ensemble.
If you find it difficult to play along with the orchestra,

use the metronome instead.
ra C ond ctor
A M e ss a g e fr o m
u
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ch
th
Le
Or
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t o Pla

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Song No.082
No.011 Advanced
Ode to Joy
With Step Map
Play the melody with a stately, grandiose feel. Add some dynamic expression for a more musical performance.
If you can play the right hand part from the basic version you’re halfway there. The following steps focus on the
left-hand accompaniment and the third and sixth intervals used in the melody line.
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Song No.011 Ode to Joy Advanced
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Song No.082
No.011 Ode to Joy Advanced
Warm-up Exercise - “Left-hand Power”

Left hand
Let’s do a warm-up exercise for the left hand.
Play the phrase that descends in semitones while holding the bass note with finger 5. Enjoy the smooth harmonic
transitions that occur when you play along with the orchestra.

Left hand
Let’s practice the first four measures of the left-hand part.
Play the notes for their full duration.

Left hand
These are the four measures that follow the part practiced in Step 02. The movement is a little more complex,
but the warm-up exercise we did above should make it easy.
Parallel Thirds - “Gently Flowing”

Left hand
A number of third intervals appear in sequence in the left-hand part of the melody middle section. Connect
them as smoothly as possible.
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No.082
“Right-hand Part Practice”

At last we come to the right-hand part. It’s a bit lonely without
the left hand...
In Step 07 we’ll use both the right and left hands to play the
harmony parts. But here we’ll just practice the right-hand part.
M
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d
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G B C D E F
Left hand
“Left-hand Part Practice”

And this is the part that the left-hand will play. I feel a bit silly posing like
this without the right hand...
Hah!
M
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d
d
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A B F A C
Together
as one
“Both Hands Together” Happy
Now let’s play both parts together.

The left and right hands cooperate to create powerful harmony!
M
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A B F G A B C D E F
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Song No.082
Special Practice - “Meet Marimba Man Junior’s Friend’s Aunt: Follow the Leader”
Practice playing successive sixth intervals.
When the rhythm begins listen to the phrase played by the celesta, then play it yourself.
Short break
...and the rest with energy!
Miss Koto coming in suddenly like that startled me!

The melody was probably similar to something she knew
r and she just couldn’t keep quiet. Ha ha.
Chatte What?
r
a tte Yes, I know Marimba Man Jr. very well. He’s a good friend of my nephew.
Ch
Oh?
You haven’t met Marimba Man Jr. yet?
I’m sure you’ll run into him somewhere. Tee-hee.
His father is Marimba Man, an excellent marimba player.
And he’s a fine person too!
Celesta
nt
Oh yes, speaking of marimbas...

Ma
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Ma en
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M ari m b a
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Miss Koto
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Ma
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You might meet someone in another song too!
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If you enjoyed Step 08, this will be no problem.
You can play it.

Probably.
Tee-hee
Miss Koto

The left hand plays thirds while the right hand plays sixths. This section requires concentration to play well, but it’s
also the most impressive sounding section of the song.
If you have trouble playing any section, go back to the appropriate steps and practice again.
I remember practicing this with Marimba Man

Junior’s Friend’s Aunt.
Gently flowing...
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Song No.082
Parallel Thirds - “In Paradise”

Now let’s practice playing parallel thirds with the right hand, with beautiful orchestral backing.
Start by playing just the top note to get a feel for the line, then after a short break add the note a third below.
Short break

This is the last key section for the right hand. It starts with the syncopation we first saw in the basic version.
Practice through to the end of the melody.

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The Entertainer S. Joplin
Basic
Song No.083
No.012
The Entertainer With Step Map 124
............................................................68
This is one of those songs that aspiring piano players long to master. The characteristic left-hand
accompaniment and attractive melody are a bit too tricky for the beginner to play all at once. We’ve
made it much easier by creating an arrangement in which the left-hand accompaniment has been
reduced to just the essential bass notes.
“A Hearing Test?” ...................................................................... 126
70
70
“Semitone Return Trip” ........................................................................... 126
70
70
71
“At the End of the Tunnel” ............................................................. 127
71
72
Put it Together ........................................................................... 128
72
“Percussion Joins In” .................................................................. 129
73
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“The Signature Phrase” ............................................................... 129
73
Play the Whole Song! .................................................................. 129
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Advanced
Song No.084
No.013
The Entertainer With Step Map 130
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Compared to the basic version, this arrangement is much closer to the original. It will be a challenge
both in length and the number of notes that must be played. The difficult “stride” left-hand
accompaniment and the parallel-sixth melody line are real attention getters. It’s definitely worthwhile
taking the time to master this one!
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“Sixths Warm-up Exercise” ...........................................................77
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“A New Challenge... Part 1” ..........................................................78
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“A New Challenge... Part 2” ..........................................................78
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Put It Together ...........................................................................79
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“A Musical Tour” .......................................................................80
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“In Vintage Fusion Style” .............................................................81
“One Thing at a Time... Part 1” ......................................................81
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“One Thing at a Time... Part 2” ......................................................81
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“The Toughest Challenge!” ...........................................................82
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Play the Whole Song! ..................................................................82
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No.012 Basic
The Entertainer
With Step Map
Although the arrangement is simplified, the rhythm of the melody is no less difficult than the original.
You can start by listening to the example and learning it by ear, or by practicing the individual steps.
Diligence is the only true shortcut.
From here...
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No.012 The Entertainer Basic
...to here
From here...
...to here
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“A Hearing Test?”
Let’s learn the first shape that appears in the introduction.
The pitch of the starting note changes in the middle. Listen to the cue tone carefully.
Beep beep beep beep

This is also a section of the intro. The last few notes are different from the shape we learned in the last step.
Watch out for the black key!
“Semitone Return Trip”

Practice going and returning in semitone steps. Finger 1 is the key.

The rhythm of the E and C notes is important. Play this again and again until you learn it by “muscle memory.”
Short break
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Take care to play the tied notes correctly.
Short break
“At the End of the Tunnel”

The number of notes will increase gradually. Connect them while paying attention to your fingering.
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Left hand
Place your fingers on the keys you’ll play, and play them in order: 5, 3, 2, 3...
M
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C D E F G C
Left
Put it Together
Now play the first half with both hands! It might seem a bit difficult, so practice just the right-hand part first.
If there are any sections you’re having trouble with, go back to the corresponding steps using the Step Map as a
guide, and practice them again.
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“Percussion Joins In”

Just keep repeating ECDE-CDC and... hey! Where did those rhythm instruments come from?

Left hand
Pay attention to your fingering on the black keys.
“The Signature Phrase”

Have you mastered Step 09 and Step 10? If you have you’re ready to play the song’s signature phrase
with both hands.
Don’t let either hand pull the other off time.

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Song No.084
No.013 Advanced
The Entertainer
With Step Map
In this arrangement harmony is added a sixth below the melody line of the basic version for a richer texture.
The 16th notes in the middle section look difficult, but if you practice them thoroughly first with the right
hand only you’ll get through it with no problem. Practice each hand individually, and then when you have
a good feel for the parts put them together. When playing with both hands it’s very important to keep up a
steady tempo with the left hand.
From here...
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Song No.084 The Entertainer Advanced
...to here
From here...
...to here
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No.013 The Entertainer Advanced
From here...
...to here
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“Sixths Warm-up Exercise”

Practice playing sixths until you can do it naturally. You’ll encounter black keys and tempo changes along the way!
C3
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Move your hand up an octave

The second time is a sprint!
during this short break!
Once again from the beginning...

after a very short break.

This is the same melody segment that we learned in Step 05 of the basic version. This time we’ll play it in sixths.
Short break
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Left hand
“A New Challenge... Part 1”

This is a basic exercise for the left hand.
First play the three-note chords to learn their positions. Learn the finger positions and they’ll be easy to play.
Short break
Left hand
“A New Challenge... Part 2”

Do this in the same way as the last step. There are a couple of black keys and it’s a little more complex,
but you can do it!
Short break
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No.013
Put It Together
Let’s take what we’ve learned so far and play it all through. It might be a good idea to practice each hand
individually first.
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Left hand
“A Musical Tour”
If the fingering seems difficult, notice which notes in each chord also appear in the next chord. That will be your clue.
First, get your fingers ready by playing this twice.
Then play this rhythmically as many times as necessary until you feel comfortable with it.

Is it tough to play this with both hands? You really need to master this, because it will sound great!
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“In Vintage Fusion Style”

The initial rhythm is the key to playing the two-note melody in a cool way.
Begin by learning the timing.
Short break
“One Thing at a Time... Part 1”

Most players are intimidated by continuous sequences of 16th notes. If you practice one short section at a time
it becomes easy!
Stop
Stop
“One Thing at a Time... Part 2”

The rhythm is a little more complex than the last exercise. Learn the individual sections one group of notes at a time.
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Left hand

Approach this exercise in the same way as Step 06.
When you get comfortable with this, try to read ahead on the score a bit.
“The Toughest Challenge!”

Practice the climax of the middle section. When you can play this you’re almost done!

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Londonderry Air Traditional
Basic
Song No.085
No.014
Londonderry Air With Step Map 140
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This song has a gentle, expressive melody. Play along with the orchestra with a relaxed, spacious feel.
In this easy-to-play arrangement both the left and right hands play single-note lines.
The Melody Begins .................................................................... 141

85

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Diligent Practice Time ............................................................................ 142
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Play with Both Hands.................................................................. 142

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Special Practice: Rhythm Combinations - “Meet Marimba Man Jr.” .......... 143
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Rhythm Combinations: Ex. 1 ......................................................... 144

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Rhythm Combinations: Ex. 2 ......................................................... 144

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Special Practice - “Finishing Up in Style” ......................................... 145

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Advanced
Song No.086
No.015
Londonderry Air With Step Map 146
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In the second chorus the left hand takes over the melody for an interesting change in atmosphere.
Obbligato and arpeggio elements are included for added variety.
Playing this arrangement with the orchestra will be an enjoyable experience.
148
Special Practice: Arpeggio, R&B Version - “Follow the Harp!” ................92
149
149
Special Practice - “Bossa Mood” ...................................................93
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Special Practice: Arpeggio, Ragtime Version - “Follow the Honky-Tonk Piano!”.....95
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A Beautiful Ending .....................................................................96
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Song No.085
No.014 Basic
Londonderry Air
With Step Map
The melody begins with an auftakt, and the same rhythm is repeated a number of times. The left hand plays
accompaniment in the first half, then counterpoint in the second half for different effects.
Play the 8th notes smoothly and gently, with expression.
From here...
...to here
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Song No.014
No.085 Londonderry Air Basic
The starting note for

Steps 01 through 03.
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C C B E
When you’ve located the keyboard position

it’s time to start practicing.
The Melody Begins

The melody begins with an auftakt. The first note is played with finger 1, and should not be played too strongly.
Play a little stronger as the notes get higher to build up the mood.

The “finger ready” and “finger over” (page 9) techniques are used here. Prepare for the next note a little early to make
playing easier.
Don’t rush the 8th notes. Take it slow and easy.
finger ready finger over
Short break This is the first-half melody
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Left hand

This is practice for the left-hand accompaniment for the first half.
Consider each measure as a group of notes. It will be easier to play if you keep the image of the keys you’ll play in
each group in your mind before playing the first note.
Play with Both Hands

It’s time to play with the left and right hands together. Play the left-hand part carefully while listening to the
metronome. That will allow you to play the right-hand part with a relaxed feel.
Synchronize
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Special Practice: Rhythm Combinations - “Meet Marimba Man Jr.”

The right hand plays eighth notes while the left hand plays a quarter note, then the right hand plays a quarter note
while the left hand plays eighth notes...what’s this exercise for?
Play this a number of times after the lead-in. Have fun trying not to get pulled off time by the melody playing in the background.
I can’t see the point

of this exercise!
Shake
Shake
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G C G
Why can’t we just have fun?
Junior! Stop fooling around!
...I have to admit

I was enjoying playing this myself...
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Steps 06 and 07 begin

on these notes. Ready? M
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G C E G
Rhythm Combinations: Ex. 1 Rhythm Combinations: Ex. 2

Try to connect the right and left hand eighth notes #
The F played by the left hand is a black key. Before
smoothly. Don’t play the left hand finger 1 notes too #
playing the exercise, play the G, A, and F keys together
loudly. to get a feel for the finger positions.
This should be easy if you’ve done Step 05. This should be easy if you’ve done Step 05!
The number of notes increases The number of notes increases

from top to bottom. from top to bottom.
Treble clef for the left Bass clef for the left
hand too! hand here!
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Practice repeating the G note. You’ll get a nice uniform sound even if you change fingers if you play in about
the same position.
Special Practice - “Finishing Up in Style”

The melody closes with a series of 8th notes.
Learn this section by dividing into to short segments that you can practice individually. When you’re ready, play then
entire section.

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Song No.086
No.015 Advanced
Londonderry Air
With Step Map
This arrangement covers a wide range from the lowest to highest notes that will allow you to enjoy the full
sound and resonance of the piano as you play. Also try to observe the detailed dynamics markings. Listen
to the orchestra carefully and create a rich atmosphere.
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Song No.015
No.086 Londonderry Air Advanced
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Song No.086
Special Practice: Arpeggio, R&B Version - “Follow the Harp!”

This is an arpeggio exercise. The G, B, and E notes will be played in a variety of ways. Listen to the rhythms the harp
plays, then play them yourself.
Follow me!
One, Two, Three, Four,
“A little out of sync” is about right.

One, Two, Three, Four,
Your arpeggios were beautiful...
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Song No.015

Let’s practice the “finger over” (page 9) technique. It’s easier if you bend your fingers slightly. The notes played
with fingers 4 and 5 are the melody, so don’t release them while you’re playing the other notes.
Finger over
Don’t lift your finger...
Special Practice - “Bossa Mood”

Left hand
Let’s do some left-hand practice with a lively Bossa Nova rhythm. This type of harmony appears frequently, so you
should try to remember it.

Let’s practice the accompanying line to the left-hand melody.
The French horn will start the melody. Listen carefully and learn the timing.
Play gently and briefly with finger 5
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And now we’ll play the left-hand melody and the accompanying right-hand notes together. Play the left-hand part
moderately loud, and the right-hand part a little softer.
Left hand

This type of left-hand accompaniment is often heard in piano pieces.
Keep your wrist relaxed and prepare early for the next note. Don’t cut the last note of the phrase short.
Short break
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Song No.015
Special Practice: Arpeggio, Ragtime Version - “Follow the Honky-Tonk Piano!”

Welcome to the 1-octave arpeggio challenge!
Follow the honky-tonk piano, copying its nuances as closely as you can.
It doesn’t matter if you fall a bit behind the orchestra, but whatever you do don’t rush!
Play whatever I play!

Don’t worry about getting it exactly right.
Just enjoy the ride!
Short break
I’m what they call a “Honky-Tonk Piano.”

Like my unique sound?
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A Beautiful Ending
The right hand passes the melody line to the left hand, leading to a slow, serene ending. Enjoy the relaxed
atmosphere of the orchestra too!

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The Last Rose of Summer Traditional
Basic
Song No.087
No.016
The Last Rose of Summer With Step Map ............................................ 154
98
You’ll never want to stop playing this beautiful melody. The orchestra provides elegant support
with harp, glockenspiel, celesta, and more. In the second half there’s a place where the tempo gets
gradually slower. Listen to the example carefully to get a good feel for the overall mood. Play as if
singing softly.
Warm-up Exercise - “Under and Stretch” ...................................... 155

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Diligent Practice Time .............................................................. 155
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Syncopated Melody.................................................................. 156
100
100
Timing Both Hands .................................................................. 157
101
101
Special Practice - “Find a Cue!” .................................................. 158
102
102
Play the Whole Song! ............................................................... 158
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Advanced
Song No.088
No.017
The Last Rose of Summer With Step Map 159
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This arrangement offers lots of variation with ornaments and polyphony by the right hand, and
interesting changes in the left-hand accompaniment. Play at a leisurely tempo, and focus on the simple
beauty of this song.
Special Practice - “The Starting Rhythm” ...................................... 162

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Diligent Practice Time ............................................................. 162
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Special Practice - “Meet Marimba Man: Follow Me!” ........................ 163
107
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Turn Practice ........................................................................ 164
108
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Special Practice - “Repeating Shapes” ......................................... 165
109
109
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One More Diligent Practice Session ............................................. 166
110
Play the Whole Song! .............................................................. 166
110

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Song No.087
No.016 Basic
The Last Rose of Summer

With Step Map
The melody for this song begins on an auftakt. The melody features repetitions and similar phrases, so if
you can play the first 4 measures the rest will be easy. The left-hand rhythm in the first 2 measures repeats
throughout the song. Match the feel of the left and right hands at the end of each phrase for a refined
performance.
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No.016 The Last Rose of Summer Basic
Warm-up Exercise - “Under and Stretch”

Auftakt and “finger under” (page 9) practice. Stretch your fingers a little more each time you play this exercise,
while limbering up your mood as well.
thumb under

A phrase that uses “finger change” (page 9) fingering follows the Step 01 phrase, and the line becomes
more melodic. Try not to become tense at the beginning, and start with a pure, sincere feel.
Stay calm, and don’t rush the C-B-A-G notes.
finger change
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Syncopated Melody
Here we’ll learn a syncopated section of the melody.
Try not to lift your fingers from the keyboard. Listen the glockenspiel in the backing orchestra, it will provide the
timing guide you need.

Here a dotted rhythm and auftakt are added to Step 03.
Play non-syncopated notes slightly softer to bring out the beauty of the melody.
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Song No.087
Timing Both Hands

Now we’ll bring in the left hand for a two-handed performance. It’s important to synchronize the left and right hands
at the points marked Here .
Play the ends of the phrases gently.
Here

The way you hold your fingers is essential to playing the left-hand polyphony well. Don’t hold your fingers straight.
Keep them slightly bent.
Keep the harmony notes synchronized so they sound as one.
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Song No.087
Special Practice - “Find a Cue!”

When playing with the Learn to Play Orchestra, listen to the harp for your cue to exit from the fermata U.
Practice listening for the right cue (!) so you can play in tight ensemble with the orchestra.
Some of our members are a bit mischievous... (ahem).
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The left hand also plays a black key. This will go smoothly if you position your left hand a little toward the rear of
the keyboard before playing the first A.

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Song No.088
No.017 Advanced
The Last Rose of Summer

With Step Map
Overall the 8th notes should be played softly to make the song flow smoothly. Even difficult phrases become
easier if you sing the melody as you play. Always be aware of the mood you’re creating with the left-hand
accompaniment.
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Song No.088
No.017 The Last Rose of Summer Advanced
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No.017
Song No.088 The Last Rose of Summer Advanced
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Song No.088
Special Practice - “The Starting Rhythm”

This is a collection of auftakt melodies.
Try singing “La~di da~” while playing the dotted rhythms.

Play C-B-A-G beautifully, just softly touching the keys.
Play smoothly, without letting the notes cut off too soon.
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No.017
Left hand
Special Practice - “Meet Marimba Man: Follow Me!”

Let’s practice the basic left-hand accompaniment pattern.
When you hear the rhythm, follow Marimba Man and copy each phrase he plays.
There will be a number of variations, so listen carefully.
I’m going to keep the phrases that come

after this a secret.
Try to follow me as best you can.
Is Marimba Man a teacher to be respected, M n

ari a
or merely a trickster? m ba M

Don’t play too heavily with the right hand. And try to keep the volume of the left-hand 8th notes consistent.
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Song No.088
Turn Practice
Next we’ll practice an ornamental turn. The melody line consists only of A, B, and C. The key is to bend your fingers
slightly and play near the rear of the keyboard.
Don’t rush. Play each end every note as distinctly as you can.
Conceptually, a turn might look something like this.

Match the left-hand line to the right-hand line as closely as possible.
When both hands are playing 8th notes, synchronize the timing carefully. If you hear beautiful harmony you’re getting
it right!
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No.017
Left hand
Special Practice - “Repeating Shapes”

Compared to the first half, the range of notes used in the second half accompaniment is wider. The notes played by
finger 5 will change, but let’s make it so that the same shape repeats no matter where you start.
Prepare for the next note as early as possible.
M
i
d
d
l
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G A C D C
the next note...
the next note...
the next note... the next note...

Keep playing smoothly during the polyphonic section.
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This exercise includes grace notes, dotted rhythms, and polyphony.
Listen to the orchestra carefully, and play while singing the melody.
It’s Marimba Man!

Synchronize both hands from the first left-hand note. The left-hand line will go smoothly if you start with your
fingers spread as if to play C, G, and E all at once.
One More Diligent Practice Session

The right hand phrase should be played without hesitation.
The second left-hand C-G-E-C-F should also be begun at a leisurely pace.

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Amazing Grace Traditional
Basic
Song No.089
No.018
Amazing Grace With Step Map 168
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The melody to this song is composed of only five notes: F, G, A, C, and D.
Play this nostalgic melody with a gentle, singing feel.
169
The Opening Melody ................................................................ 113
169
The Second Melody.................................................................. 113
169
Warm-up Exercise - “The Chinese Princess” ..........................................113
169
Warm-up Exercise - “Left and Right in Sync” ................................... 114

170

170
“Before a Chord Change” .......................................................... 114

170

171
“A Serene Ending” .................................................................. 115

171
Play the Whole Song! ............................................................... 115

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Advanced
Song No.090
No.019
Amazing Grace With Step Map 172
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For a dramatic change of mood, let’s try playing this with a jazz organ sound. Grace notes and
glissandos are commonly used on the jazz organ, so this is a great chance to try them out! Enjoy the
contrast with the basic version.
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Diligent Practice Time ..............................................................118
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175
Special Practice: Grace Notes - “Follow the Guitarist!”.......................119
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“Shh, ta ta ta~” ......................................................................120

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“Triplets!” ............................................................................121
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“Glissandos Everywhere” ..........................................................121

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Play the Whole Song! ...............................................................121

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Song No.089
No.018 Basic
Amazing Grace
With Step Map
The melody includes triplets, so stay calm and play them without rushing. The left hand holds the bass
notes on the first beat. Get comfortable, relax, and start practicing!
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Song No.089
No.018 Amazing Grace Basic
The Opening Melody The Second Melody

Once you’ve learned the overall flow, try playing the The same applies here. Grasp the overall flow then fill in
melody while following the finger numbers. the blanks.
Warm-up Exercise - “The Chinese Princess”

Left hand
It’s time to warm up the left hand!

Be sure to hold the bottom bass notes for their full duration.
Don’t cut off the note too soon... Hold for the full duration...

Left hand
Put the warm-up exercise to use and try this. Counting “one, two, three,” out loud while playing will make it easier to
learn the rhythm.
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Song No.089
Warm-up Exercise - “Left and Right in Sync”

This exercise will help you to synchronize the left and right hands. First, concentrate on synchronizing the first beat in
each measure.

Here we’ll play a left-hand bass line along with the right-hand melody. The left-hand part changes to the actual
accompaniment pattern in the second half. Carefully match the timing of the notes on the first beat of each measure
throughout.
“Before a Chord Change”

Left hand
Prepare to play the next chord ahead of time.
Prepare Prepare Prepare
Short break
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This is the last right-hand practice step. Start with the overall flow then fill in the blanks.
“A Serene Ending”
This is the song’s ending. First check the finger numbers and the notes they play. The rhythm changes
towards the end.

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Song No.090
No.019 Advanced
Amazing Grace
With Step Map
The rhythm gets a bit tricky from the second chorus. Keep playing along with the accompaniment until you
get a feel for it.
Practice the grace notes and glissandos until you can play them naturally.
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Song No.090
No.019 Amazing Grace Advanced
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Song No.090

Begin with the right hand. Play while feeling the resonance of each chord and interval, and keep it up when the
melody comes in the second half.

Left hand
Next try out the left-hand notes.

And finally, we’re ready to play with both hands. Make the chord changes in each measure as smooth and
synchronized as possible.
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Song No.090
Special Practice: Grace Notes - “Follow the Guitarist!”

And now for some special grace note training. Copy whatever the guitarist plays.
Now that was a cool jam session!
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Song No.090

Note that the left-hand and right-hand lines move in parallel. Play so that the descent to each successive note is clear.
Let’s descend together, one step at a time...
Left
Right
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C F G A C D
Left Right
Both of you are doing great!
“Shh, ta ta ta~”
Listen for the drum cue and play “shh, ta ta ta~.” Of course you won’t actually play or hear “shh” (it’s a rest),
but you should be able to feel it.
Shh Shh
Shh Shh
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“Triplets!”
Play this tightly with the band and you’ll really impress the crowd. Play with a moderately heavy touch, and try saying
“da~ da!” while playing the triplets.
Last one!
Cool man!
Whistle! Awesome!
“Glissandos Everywhere”
Glissandos can be fun too! Let’s learn their timing. Try to keep the intervals clean.
This looks like fun too...

Yeah!
Play with the right hand
Play with the left hand It seems that I should do this with
the palm of my hand...

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To everyone who played the Learn to Play songs,
Did you enjoy our Learn to Play section?
Learning to play... even little by little... is a great feeling, isn’t it?
The Learn to Play Orchestra is always waiting for you.
Come and play with us anytime you like.
The following pages also include a number of great songs arranged so they can be played easily.
Hope you find some you like!
From the Learn to Play Orchestra
Come back and play

with us again!
Tee-hee Giggle!
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Favorite with Style
In this section we’ll enjoy playing with a variety of auto accompaniment styles. When you can play the melody all the
way through, try the left-hand step! All you have to do is play the root key to play along with richly orchestrated
accompaniment.*
Fun with the Left Hand Step
C Chord name
Chord Detection Range
G A number of notes
played above the
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C D E F G A B C D E F
Play the root
We only need to play the notes at

the beginning of the chord names.
Hey! This is easy!
The goal is to play with both hands!

Don’t forget the last step.
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“Favorites withStyle”
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fun
that these people came all the way over from the “Learn to Play” section.
* Only with the Keys to Success left-hand steps. In the

Waiting lessons you’ll need to play full left-hand chords.
Refer to the owner’s manual for chord fingerings. 179
Tempo a =164 O du lieber Augustin Melody
Musette Voice
Accordion
: Smart Chord Traditional Style
OberkrainerWalzer

Tempo a =85 Mary Had a Little Lamb Melody Voice
Clarinet
Learning2/4

Tempo a =108 When Irish Eyes Are Smiling Melody
Musette Voice
Accordion
E. R. Ball Style
EnglishWaltz
180 143
Tempo a =140 Little Brown Jug Melody Voice
Vibraphone
Traditional Style
BigBandFast
*In Keys to Success Step 07 and Timing, Waiting lessons, begin playing with the left hand from the second chorus.
144 181
Tempo a =92 Ten Little Indians Melody Voice
Celesta
Learning2/4

Tempo a =170 On Top of Old Smoky Melody Voice
Harmonica
CountryWaltz
182
Tempo a =104 My Darling Clementine Melody Voice
Harmonica
: Smart Chord P. Montrose Style
SwingWaltz
146 183
Tempo a =108 Oh! Susanna Melody Voice
Violin
S. C. Foster Style
Bluegrass

Tempo a =148 Red River Valley Melody Voice
Harmonica
CountrySwing
184 147
Tempo a =168 Turkey in the Straw Melody Voice
Clarinet
CountrySwing

Tempo a =112 Muffin Man Melody
60s CleanVGuitar
: Smart Chord R. A. King Style
Bluegrass
148
185
Tempo a =116 Pop Goes the Weasel Melody Voice
Piccolo
Traditional Style
6/8PianoMarch

Tempo a =86 Grandfather’s Clock Melody Voice
Clarinet
H. C. Work Style
Learning4/4
186
Tempo a =120 Camptown Races Melody Voice
Harmonica
S. C. Foster Style
Bluegrass
150 187
Tempo a =196 When the Saints Go Marching In Melody Voice
Trumpet
Traditional Style
Dixieland

Tempo a =108 Yankee Doodle Melody Voice
Piccolo
Traditional Style
US March
188 151
Tempo a =120 Battle Hymn of the Republic Melody Voice
Trumpet
6/8March
152 189
Tempo a =124 I’ve Been Working on the Railroad Melody Voice
Trumpet
Traditional Style
6/8March
190 153
Tempo a =116 American Patrol Melody Voice
Clarinet
F. W. Meacham Style
US March
154 191
Tempo a =198 Down by the Riverside Melody Voice
Trumpet
Traditional Style
Dixieland
192 155
156 193
Japanese Song
This category features a collection of songs that are well-known in Japan and have been enjoyed for generations.
Experience these classic melodies for yourself.

Tempo = 90 Furusato Celesta
T. Okano
194
Tempo = 84 Momiji Celesta
T. Okano
195
Tempo =100 Aogeba Totoshi Vibraphone
Traditional
196
197
Tempo =108 Haruga Kita Analog Voice
T. Okano
198
Tempo =112 Soushunfu Vocal Ensemble
A. Nakada
199
Tempo = 67 Akatonbo Classical Flute
K. Yamada
200
Duet
It's even more fun performing with someone else! Get together with a friend or family member and let loose.
(The songs have been arranged so that it is also possible to perform them alone.)

Tempo = 92 O Christmas Tree Live! Concert Grand Piano
Traditional
201
202
Tempo = 88 We Wish You a Merry Christmas Live! Concert Grand Piano
Traditional
203
204
Tempo =104 Im Mai Live! Concert Grand Piano
Traditional
205
Tempo =120 Mary Had a Little Lamb Live! Concert Grand Piano
Traditional
206
207
Tempo =120 Yankee Doodle Live! Concert Grand Piano
Traditional
208
209
Tempo =102 Ten Little Indians Live! Concert Grand Piano
Traditional
210
Tempo =128 Scarborough Fair Live! Concert Grand Piano
Traditional
211
212
213
Tempo =170 Three Blind Mice Live! Concert Grand Piano
Traditional
214
215
Tempo =116 Battle Hymn of the Republic Live! Concert Grand Piano
Traditional
216
Tempo = 92 My Darling Clementine Live! Concert Grand Piano
P. Montrose
217
Tempo =160 The Cuckoo Live! Concert Grand Piano
Traditional
218
219
Tempo =116 London Bridge Live! Concert Grand Piano
Traditional
220
Tempo =110 Close Your Hands, Open Your Hands Live! Concert Grand Piano
J. J. Rousseau
221
Piano Solo
This category features a collection of well-known classical piano compositions.
Enjoy the beautiful sounds of the piano.

Tempo =156 Valse op.64-1 “Petit Chien” Live! Concert Grand Piano
F. Chopin
222
223
224
225
Tempo =108 Menuett/Beethoven Live! Concert Grand Piano
L. v. Beethoven
226
227
Tempo =130 65 Andante grazioso (Sonate K.331) Live! Concert Grand Piano
W. A. Mozart
228
Tempo =76 Melodie (Album für die Jugend) Live! Concert Grand Piano
R. Schumann
229
Tempo =112 Fröhlicher Landmann (Album für die Jugend) Live! Concert Grand Piano
R. Schumann
230
Tempo =92 Von fremden Ländern und Menschen (Kinderszenen) Live! Concert Grand Piano
R. Schumann
231
Tempo =34 68 Thema (Impromptus D.935-3) Live! Concert Grand Piano
F. Schubert
232
Tempo =89 Invention Nr.1 Live! Concert Grand Piano
J. S. Bach
233
234
Tempo =75 150 Gavotte/J. S. Bach Live! Concert Grand Piano
J. S. Bach
235
Tempo =74 Arietta/Grieg Live! Concert Grand Piano
E. Grieg
236
Tempo =65 To a Wild Rose Live! Concert Grand Piano
E. A. MacDowell
237
238
128 239
Special Appendix
Touch Tutor
Musical expression is the result of an effective use of dynamics, tempo, and phrasing. In this category, how hard or
soft you play the keys is referred to as “Touch” and can be used to express dynamics.
Using “Touch” freely widens the power of expression in your playing. Give it a try.
* Refer the strength level displayed in the LCD and use “touch”.
To play with the same voice that is used in the performance data, select voice number “000” (Song OTS Mode).
Song No. LCD Display Title

Song103
No. TTutor01 Title Touch Tutor 01
141
104 Touch Tutor 01
TTutor02 Touch Tutor 02
142
105 Touch Tutor 02
143
106 Touch Tutor 03
144
107 Touch Tutor 04
145
108 Touch Tutor 05
146
109 Touch Tutor 06
147
110 Touch Tutor 07
148
111 Touch Tutor 08
149
112 Touch Tutor 09
150 Touch Tutor 10
Chord Studies
Song No. LCD Display Title page
113 ChdStd01 Chord Study 01 194
Chord Study
114 ChdStd02 Chord Study 02 195
Song115
No. ChdStd03Title Chord Studypage
03 195
116
151 ChdStd04
Chord Study 01 Chord Study242
04 196
117
152 ChdStd05
05 197
118
153 ChdStd06
06 198
119
154 ChdStd07
07 198
120
155 ChdStd08
08 199
121
156 ChdStd09
09 200
122
157 ChdStd10
10 201
123
158 ChdStd11
11 202
124
159 ChdStd12
12 202
160 Chord Study 10 249
192
240
Chord Progression
Song No. Title Song Pettern page
163 Chord Progression 01 Maj I IIm IIIm IV 253
164 Chord Progression 02 Maj I IIm IV V7 253
165 Chord Progression 03 Maj I IIm VIm V 253
166 Chord Progression 04 Maj I IIm VIm IV 253
167 Chord Progression 05 Maj I IIm7 V IV 253
168 Chord Progression 06 Maj I IIIm7 VIm IV 254
169 Chord Progression 07 Maj I IIIm7 IV V 254
170 Chord Progression 08 Maj I IIIm IIm V7 254
171 Chord Progression 09 Maj I IV V IV 254
172 Chord Progression 10 Maj I IV IIm7 V 254
173 Chord Progression 11 Maj I IV VIm7 V7 255
174 Chord Progression 12 Maj I V VIm7 IV 255
175 Chord Progression 13 Maj I V IIm7 IV 255
176 Chord Progression 14 Maj I V IV V 255
177 Chord Progression 15 Maj I V VIIb IV 255
178 Chord Progression 16 Maj I VIm7 IIm7 V7 256
179 Chord Progression 17 Maj I VIm7 IV V7 256
180 Chord Progression 18 Maj I VIm7 V7 IV 256
181 Chord Progression 19 Maj I VIIb IV V7 256
182 Chord Progression 20 Maj I VIIb IV VIIb 256
183 Chord Progression 21 min Im III IVm VI 257
184 Chord Progression 22 min Im III IVm7 V 257
185 Chord Progression 23 min Im III IV V 257
186 Chord Progression 24 min Im III IVm Vsus4-V 257
187 Chord Progression 25 min Im III IVm7 VII 257
188 Chord Progression 26 min Im III VI VII7 258
189 Chord Progression 27 min Im IVm VI V7 258
190 Chord Progression 28 min Im IVm VI VII 258
191 Chord Progression 29 min Im IVm Vm7 VII 258
192 Chord Progression 30 min Im IVm7 VII VI 258
193 Chord Progression 31 min Im IVm II7 V7 259
194 Chord Progression 32 min Im IV IVm7 V7 259
195 Chord Progression 33 min Im Vm IV V7 259
196 Chord Progression 34 min Im Vm7 VI VII7 259
197 Chord Progression 35 min Im Vm7 IVm7 VII7 259
198 Chord Progression 36 min Im7 VI VII VI 260
199 Chord Progression 37 min Im7 VI Vm7 VII7 260
200 Chord Progression 38 min Im7 VII Vm7 VI 260
201 Chord Progression 39 min Im VII VI V 260
202 Chord Progression 40 min Im7 VII7 III VI 260
241
Chord Study 12 Songs—an Introduction to Chords
l What are Chords?
A chord is a group of notes, usually three or more, that produce harmony when sounded together. Developing an
understanding of chords lets you play a wider variety of songs on instruments equipped with the style function.
l Lets Try Some Chords

Rather than try to explain how chords work, its better to have an understanding of what the different chords
sound like. Chord studies 01–07 show how to finger some of the more common chord types and give you a
chance to hear what they sound like. Chord studies 08–12 show how to play some basic chord progressions.
The more you play through the progressions the smoother your playing will get, so repeat often.
l How Did You Do?

We hope you found these chords and chord progressions interesting. Take this opportunity to play a variety
of chords and hear what they sound like.
Song No. 151

Chord Study 01
Play the C chord. Play in time with the rhythm.
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242
Song No. 152
Chord Study 02
Play the Dm chord. Playing the notes one by one with a strong feel creates a hard rock feel.
Song No. 153

Chord Study 03
Play the Em chord. Play along with this relaxing Bossa Nova rhythm.
195
243
Song No. 154
Chord Study 04
Play the F chord. Take note of and play along with the rhythmic cymbals that enter in the middle of the tune.
196
244
Song No. 155
Chord Study 05
Play the G chord. Playing the notes a little shorter in the last half of the tune creates a march like feel.
197
245
Song No. 156
Chord Study 06
Play the Am chord. This three beat rhythm creates a nice waltz feel.
Song No. 157

Chord Study 07
Play the Bm chord. Listen closely to the drum pattern and play the notes firmly matching the timing of each note with
the drum rhythm.
198
246
Song No. 158
Chord Study 08
This exercise uses major chords to familiarize yourself with playing chord progressions.
199
247
Song No. 159
Chord Study 09
This exercise uses minor chords to familiarize yourself with playing chord progressions.
200
248
Song No. 160
Chord Study 10
This song is in G minor. Try playing the chord progression along with this Tango rhythm.
201
249
Song No. 161
Chord Study 11
This song is in A major. Practice this common chord progression set to a nice waltz feel.
Song No. 162

Chord Study 12
This song is in G minor. Play along with its nice Jazz feel.
-
202
250
Chord Progression
The chords that were introduced in the “Chord Study ” category can be combined in a series to create a song.
This series of chords is called a chord progression.
Musical styles all have their own standard chord progressions, but first let’s try playing some basic chords.
Notes can be combined in a number of different ways to make chords, but the
most basic combination is three notes stacked in thirds forming a triad. Stack-
Fifth ing notes on top of the root makes a chord based on the root note.
Stacking three notes separated by thirds is called a triad.
The tones are named “root” upon which the chord is based, “third” which is
a third above the root, and “fifth” which is another third up.
Third
Root Use the Chord Progression Category to gain experience using chords. The
root is marked as “ ” for easy reference.
Diatonic Triads of a C Major Scale

Let’s see how this works using a C major scale.
Using each note of the C scale as a root, two notes are stacked vertically onto each root to form the corresponding
chord. These chords are marked with Roman numerals to indicate the scale degree on which each chord is built. So
starting with C, it is labeled as I for the 1st degree, D is labeled II for the 2nd degree, E is III for the 3rd degree and so
on up to B which is labeled VII for the 7th degree.
Minor Chord
Minor Chord
Minor Chord
Major Chord
Major Chord
Major Chord
Major Chord
Diminished
Chord
* The same chords are shown in the bass clef below.
* Due to the instrument’s limitations, some chord names are displayed by their enharmonic chord name.
ex. Score “Db” g displayed “C#”
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251
Basic Rules
Song #126
164 example:
• 1Note: Play the root note of the chord
• 2Notes: Play the root + the 3rd interval
• 3Notes: Play the root + the 3rd + the 5th interval
• ALL: Play all the notes that make up the chord.
Because notes played outside of the keyboard’s default chord detection range are not detected, chord inversions are
used. You can make a chord inversion by changing the order in which the notes of a chord are stacked.
Press the [PHRASE REPEAT] button and, if nothing has been previously set, “C 1Note” is shown in the LCD. Press
the [PLAY] button and each note in the “1Note” score above plays twice, after which the entire exercise repeats.
With the song stopped, press the [+,-] button to select “1Note, 2Notes, 3Notes, ALL” to set how you want to play the
chords.
Let’s start with the “1Note” setting and use only the root notes. Once you get accustomed to playing the root, it’s a
good idea to increase the number of notes you need to play by choosing “2Notes, 3Notes…”
* You can set the key for each song. If the setting is not changed, the default key is C for major songs and A minor
for minor songs.
* The chord progression score is only available with the “ALL” setting.
Knowing how to play chords makes playing the instrument that much more enjoyable.
Chord playing skills can also help you widen your musical repertoire with commercial sheet music or scores found
in the keyboard’s “Favorite with Style” categories. Use the Style (Auto Accompaniment) function to play chords with
your left hand and the melody with your right hand.
Play the chord with your left hand

Little Brown Jug
Play the melody with your right hand
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252
Chord Progression 01
Song No. 163
Maj I IIm IIIm IV
Song No. 164
Maj I IIm IV V7
Song No. 165
Maj I IIm VIm V
Song No. 166
Maj I IIm VIm IV
Song No. 167
Maj I IIm7 V IV
253
Song No. 168
Maj I IIIm7 VIm IV
Song No. 169
Maj I IIIm7 IV V
Song No. 170
Maj I IIIm IIm V7
Song No. 171
Maj I IV V IV
Song No. 172
Maj I IV IIm7 V
254
Song No. 173
Maj I IV VIm7 V7
Song No. 174
Maj I V VIm7 IV
Song No. 175
Maj I V IIm7 IV
Song No. 176
Maj I V IV V
Song No. 177
Maj I V VIIb IV
255
Song No. 178
Maj I VIm7 IIm7 V7
Song No. 179
Maj I VIm7 IV V7
Song No. 180
Maj I VIm7 V7 IV
Song No. 181
Maj I VIIb IV V7
Song No. 182
Maj I VIIb IV VIIb
256
Song No. 183
min Im III IVm VI
Song No. 184
min Im III IVm7 V
Song No. 185
min Im III IV V
Song No. 186
min Im III IVm Vsus4-V
Song No. 187
min Im III IVm7 VII
257
Song No. 188
min Im III VI VII7
Song No. 189
min Im IVm VI V7
Song No. 190
min Im IVm VI VII
Song No. 191
min Im IVm Vm7 VII
Song No. 192
min Im IVm7 VII VI
258
Song No. 193
min Im IVm II7 V7
Song No. 194
min Im IV IVm7 V7
Song No. 195
min Im Vm IV V7
Song No. 196
min Im Vm7 VI VII7
Song No. 197
min Im Vm7 IVm7 VII7
259
Song No. 198
min Im7 VI VII VI
Song No. 199
min Im7 VI Vm7 VII7
Song No. 200
min Im7 VII Vm7 VI
Song No. 201
min Im VII VI V
Song No. 202
min Im7 VII7 III VI
260
261
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Contents

Before Playing..., Reading the Score 6 Song No. Title page

039 Die Moldau 24

Song No. Title page 25

014 Aura Lee 9 043 Sicilienne/Fauré 27

015 London Bridge 9 044 Swan Lake 27

016 Sur le pont d'Avignon 9 045 Grand March (Aida) 28

018 Nedelka 11 047 Pizzicato Polka 29

019 Aloha Oe 11 048 Romance de Amor 30

020 Sippin' Cider Through a Straw 12 049 Menuett BWV Anh.114 30

021 Old Folks at Home 13 050 Ave Verum Corpus 32

022 Bury Me Not on the Lone Prairie 13 051 Radetzky Marsch 33

023 Santa Lucia 14

025 Beautiful Dreamer 14 052 Wenn ich ein Vöglein wär 34

026 Greensleeves 15 053 Die Lorelei 35

027 Kalinka 16 054 Home Sweet Home 36

028 Holdilia Cook 16 055 Scarborough Fair 37

029 Ring de Banjo 17 056 My Old Kentucky Home 38

030 La Cucaracha 18 057 Loch Lomond 39

031 Funiculi Funicula 18 058 Silent Night 40

033 Brahms' Lullaby 20 060 O Christmas Tree 42

034 Liebesträume Nr.3 21 061 Sonata Pathétique 2nd Adagio Cantabile 42

035 Pomp and Circumstance 22 062 Ave Maria/J. S. Bach - Gounod 43

036 Chanson du Toreador 22 063 Jesus bleibet meine Freude 45

037 Jupiter, the Bringer of Jollity 23 064 Prelude op.28-15 "Raindrop" 46

038 The Polovetsian Dances 23 065 Nocturne op.9-2 47

066 Etude op.10-3 "Chanson de L'adieu" 49

Learn to Play 099 Red River Valley 184

100 Turkey in the Straw 185

075 Für Elise (Basic) 68

076 Für Elise (Advanced) 76 103 Grandfather's Clock 186

079 Turkish March (Basic) 96 106 Yankee Doodle 188

109 American Patrol 191

110 Down by the Riverside 192

084 The Entertainer (Advanced) 130 Japanese Song

085 Londonderry Air (Basic) 140

088 The Last Rose of Summer (Advanced) 159

089 Amazing Grace (Basic) 168 115 Soushunfu 199

090 Amazing Grace (Advanced) 172 116 Akatonbo 200

Duet Special Appendix

117 O Christmas Tree 201 141-150 Touch Tutor 01-10 240

119 Im Mai 205 163-202 Chord Progression 01-40 253-260

120 Mary Had a Little Lamb 206

121 Yankee Doodle 208

122 Ten Little Indians 210

123 Scarborough Fair 211

124 Three Blind Mice 214

125 Battle Hymn of the Republic 216

126 My Darling Clementine 217

127 The Cuckoo 218

128 London Bridge 220

129 Close Your Hands, Open Your Hands 221

130 Valse op.64-1 "Petit Chien" 222

131 Menuett/Beethoven 226

132 Andante grazioso (Sonate K.331) 228

133 Melodie (Album für die Jugend) 229

134 Fröhlicher Landmann (Album für die Jugend) 230

135 Von fremden Ländern und Menschen (Kinderszenen) 231

136 Thema (Impromptus D.935-3) 232

137 Invention Nr.1 233

119 Im Mai　　　　　 205 163-202 Chord Progression 01-40 253-260