A friendly first week at the keys
Each session takes about 15 to 20 minutes and builds on the day before. Chords first, so you sound musical fast.
7 daily sessions
Finding notes, hand position, four chords, a left-hand pattern and both hands together.
Printable chord chart
C, F, G and A minor, with the exact keys for each chord.
Songs you can play
Easy, well-known songs that use those same four chords.
Practice log
Track each session so you can see your progress day by day.
Beginner fixes
Stiff hands, rushing and "my hands won't cooperate", solved.
Piano or keyboard
A 61-key keyboard is enough for the whole plan.
For adults who always wanted to play
Adult beginners
Never played before? You start with where the notes are, not with theory.
Returning players
Took lessons as a kid and quit? Pick it back up with chords and songs.
New keyboard owners
Just bought a keyboard and don't know where to start? Start here.
Busy schedules
About 15 to 20 minutes a day, at home, at your own pace.
What's in the plan
- Welcome: how to use this plan p. 2
- Day 1: find your way around p. 3
- Day 3: your first chords p. 4
- Day 5: A minor and smooth changes p. 5
- Day 7: rhythm and your first performance p. 6
- Your chord chart p. 7
- Songs to play next p. 8
- Troubleshooting p. 9
Start playing in three quick steps
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Play Day 1 today
Download the PDF, sit at your piano or keyboard and spend 15 minutes on Day 1.
Want to read first?
Chords, reading music, playing by ear, practice routines, easy songs and choosing a keyboard. Browse all beginner piano guides.
Learn Piano for Beginners: A Realistic Roadmap
What you need, how the keyboard is laid out, your first chords and a month-by-month plan.
Read the guide
Easy Piano Chords for Beginners
How chords are built, the 8 chords to learn first, and inversions for smooth changes.
Read the guide
Easy Piano Songs for Beginners
Simple melodies, four-chord pop songs and easy classics, with the chords for each.
Read the guide
Piano vs Keyboard for Beginners
Acoustic, digital piano or keyboard: the features that matter and what to skip.
Read the guide
Questions, answered
Is the plan really free?
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Do I need to read music?
No. The plan starts with finding notes and playing chords by key name. Reading music can come later.
Do I need a real piano?
No. A 61-key keyboard is enough for the whole plan. A digital or acoustic piano works too.
How much time does it take?
About 15 to 20 minutes a day for seven days. Repeat any day as often as you like.
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