Keyboard Basics

About the Course

    This beginner-friendly keyboard course is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of playing the keyboard. Over 12 week structured lessons, you’ll explore keyboard basics, musical notations, beats, scales, chords, and more, while practicing with simple songs and poems. The course emphasises hands-on learning and gradual skill-building, making it perfect for aspiring keyboard players.

Course Content

    Week 1 - 3

    Introduces students to the keyboard layout, helping them identify keys and understand the difference between white and black keys. Teaches the concepts of natural, sharp, and flat notes, enabling students to recognize and play them on the keyboard. Explains the basics of staff notations, note placement, and note value, along with learning a simple poem.

    Week 4 - 6

    Focuses on understanding beats, tempo and metronome while practicing various metronome exercises set. Introduces the basics of major scales, emphasizing their role in building finger strength and musical foundation. Covers basic chords, their structures, and smooth playing techniques, paired with learning a second poem.

    Week 7 - 9

    Develops hand coordination through targeted exercises for playing with both hands seamlessly. Explores variations in beat and tempo, enabling students to play with rhythmic versatility. Guides students in playing arpeggios to enhance finger agility and fluency in broken chords while learning a third poem.

    Week 10 - 11

    Students to learn to play a song with a focus on melody and chords along with metronome along with revision and queries.

    Week 12

    Certification exam, recap, consolidation and guidance for further training.

Outcomes

    By the end of this course, students will learn to identify and navigate the keyboard layout, understand and apply basic musical notations, scales, chords, and perform simple melodies, poems, and songs. Students will also gain improved hand coordination, basics of rhythm and tempo, and the foundational knowledge needed to progress to the next levels of keyboard playing.

Learning & Tools

High-Quality Practice Resources

  • Access to structured video content designed to help students practice details effectively

  • Practice online using hand digital instruments such as Tanpura and Surpeti
     

Progress Tracking

Regular assignments included as part of the course to track progress and enhance learning
 

Comprehensive Access

Gain full access to all educational materials, including practice content and assignments
 

Certification

  • Assessments contribute towards earning an Xcool certification

  • Certification provided by Xcool Music

Testimonials

Aditya Dave

Aditya Dave

"My son is thoroughly enjoying this keyboard course! The well-structured curriculum makes learning engaging and effective. The digital keyboard provided on the platform helps him understand concepts easily, making practice sessions more productive. This course is perfect for young learners!"
Ayushi Sharma

Ayushi Sharma

"My 11-year-old daughter is learning keyboard through this online course, and her progress has been amazing! The course is great for beginners, with a simplified approach that makes learning easy and fun. The instructor is very supportive, and I highly recommend this course for anyone starting to learn the keyboard."
Debashish Pal

Debashish Pal

"I've always wanted to learn the keyboard, and this course gave me the perfect start! The hand coordination exercises are excellent, making it easier to play smoothly and with confidence. I’m very happy with my progress and recommend this course to anyone eager to learn."
Parth Desai

Parth Desai

"My grandson is having a great time learning this course! The thoughtfully designed curriculum, along with excellent digital tools and video content that we can refer to after class, makes learning easy and fun. The lessons are engaging, and the instructor’s guidance is excellent. This course is really good for beginners!"
Sakshi K

Sakshi K

"It's been a few months since I enrolled in the keyboard classes, and I’m very pleased with the results. The course provided me with a solid foundation, and the teacher’s guidance made learning enjoyable. I’m excited to continue learning and progress to the next level with the same teacher."

FAQs

This course is ideal for beginner-level students of all age groups who wish to learn the keyboard. It is perfect for hobby learners looking to play for personal enjoyment, as well as those aiming to build a strong foundation for a future career in keyboard playing.

The course offers individual 1:1 session with the teacher through an online platform, ensuring personalized attention and tailored guidance for effective learning.

You will receive a comprehensive textbook divided into chapters covering all the basics, along with audio and video content to support your practice and understanding.

Yes, you will receive a certificate provided by Xcool upon successful completion of the course. At the end of the course, we will administer you for an online exam to assess your understanding and progress. Once you pass the exam, the certificate will be awarded to you in recognition of your achievement.