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The Pattern of Black Keys
The entire piano is structured in repeating groups of 2 and 3 black keys.
Key Concepts
- Look across the piano keyboard. You will notice that the black keys are arranged in alternating clusters of TWO and THREE.
- Between every pair of 2 black keys, you will always find the note D (Re).
- Immediately to the left of any group of 2 black keys, you will always find C (Do).
Quick Tips & Mnemonics
✦2 Black Keys = C and D and E are right around them
✦3 Black Keys = F, G, A, B are right around them
✦This pattern repeats continuously from low to high pitches
Musical Staff & Note Position
C4 (Do)Treble Clef (Right hand)
Interactive Practice Task
Press Middle C (C4) on the keyboard below to anchor your position.
C4
Your turn: Play the note(s) on the keyboard belowTarget note: C4
C3–C5
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