Overview
How should I use this guide?
You can read the guide from beginning to end, or skip chapters on topics you've already covered. The guide is structured so you can easily make your way through the content, and return to sections you'd like to refresh.
When can I start playing?
You can begin learning today with the flowkey app – even without prior knowledge. Learn to play your favorite songs, or dive into courses that cover sheet music, proper technique, and how to play notes with both hands.
What you'll learn
Chapter 1: How to choose the right piano or keyboard
Learn about how to find the perfect instrument, from keyboards and digital pianos to acoustic pianos. Get to knowledge to decide which instrument best suits your space, budget, and learning style, and start your piano journey fully prepared.
Chapter 2: Piano learning methods
From private lessons and YouTube tutorials to apps like flowkey, today there are countless ways to learn piano. This chapter covers the most popular learning methods, their advantages and for whom they are suitable. This way, you can choose the method that best fits your daily routine, your budget, and your learning style.
Chapter 3: Piano technique and posture
You'll learn how to sit correctly at the piano, keep your arms and hands relaxed, and play with natural movement. Good posture ensures relaxed practice, prevents tension, and leads to faster progress at the piano.
Chapter 4: Starting to play piano
This chapter shows you how to navigate the keyboard. Recognize the typical pattern of two and three black keys and easily find middle C, a pianist's important reference point. This will create the best foundation for your first melodies.
Chapter 5: Reading piano sheet music
Reading sheet music is easier than many think. Learn how pitch, clef, and rhythm work together – and why notes are the key to the universal language of music.
Chapter 6: Piano practice
Learn how to build a routine that suits your needs and practice style. You'll read why it's not the duration of practice sessions, but their quality that counts. With our tips, regular practice will become the highlight of your day.
Chapter 7: Piano goals and motivation
Ge the skills to set concrete, personal goals for your piano learning journey. Through regular feedback and small rewards, you'll learn to motivate yourself and stay committed in the long term – achieving your musical goals step by step.
Chapter 8: Piano goals and motivation
How do individual notes become real music? Discover how pitch and accidentals determine what you play, and how note values, time signatures, and rests give your playing life and feeling.
Chapter 9: Piano pedals
Pedals expand the tonal possibilities of your piano, from subtle nuances to dramatic effects. In this chapter, you will learn which pedals exist, how they work, and how to use them correctly.
Chapter 10: Piano FAQs
Find answers to the most frequently asked questions for beginners. How often should you practice? Do you need to learn to read music? How much can you achieve in a year? Learn why it's never too late to start learning piano.
Start learning with the flowkey app
flowkey uses modern technology to make learning the piano fun and easy. You'll get instant feedback on every note you play, helping you quickly learn new songs and concepts. You will learn to play your favorite songs, with thousands of tutorials created by professional musicians. Download the flowkey app today to start learning.
