The roadmap
Seven levels, each split into steps. Every step lists what to practise and how you know you are ready to move on.
L1 · Absolute beginner
Finding notes, posture, five-finger patternsL2 · Beginner
Reading the grand staff, hands together- Step 1 of L2Reading both stavesRead treble and bass clef notes from middle C outwards.5 resources · 2 milestones
- Step 2 of L2Hands togetherCoordinate two hands in simple pieces.6 resources · 2 milestones
- Step 3 of L2First chordsPlay the three main chords of a key and switch between them.4 resources · 1 milestone
L3 · Late beginner
Scales, pedal, dynamics- Step 1 of L3Scales and the pedalPlay one-octave scales and use the sustain pedal cleanly.6 resources · 2 milestones
- Step 2 of L3Character piecesBring out moods with dynamics and touch.6 resources · 1 milestone
- Step 3 of L3Accompanying songsPlay a song's chords with a steady left-hand pattern.4 resources · 1 milestone
L4 · Early intermediate
Key signatures, sight-reading, arpeggios- Step 1 of L4Key signaturesRead pieces in keys with up to three sharps or flats.5 resources · 2 milestones
- Step 2 of L4Satie and friendsPlay slow impressionist pieces with voicing and colour.5 resources · 1 milestone
- Step 3 of L4SonatinasPlay a complete classical sonatina movement.6 resources · 1 milestone