Now that you have chosen your labeling method, let’s finish the job and label piano keys. Let’s start with the white keys. The white keys There are a handful of different arrangements for pianos. Some pianos have a full 88 keys. Some pianos have 61 keys. Some pianos only have 52 keys. Some pianos even have 36 keys! All the white keys on the piano are natural letters, meaning they do not have a flat (♭) or sharp (♯) attached to them. This makes the task of labeling the white keys quite simple. Alternatively, you might take a slightly more challenging approach and only label the piano keys that you need. Or, you might not label the same note every time. For example, you might only label E – F – G in one spot so that you are forced to memorize the pattern visually in other spots. Dry-erase pen

You may notice that some piano notes have two names. These notes are called enharmonic equivalents. Dive deeper into this and other music theory topics with Skoove lessons! Again, if you have a less expensive digital piano, you might opt to use a dry-erase marker. Using a dry-erase marker is more advantageous than a permanent marker since it can be easily cleaned. However, you would leave your piano practice with marker on your finger tips. Labeling the remaining keys Labeling piano keys is quite simple. While it may seem intuitive to start with A as it is the first letter of the alphabet, most students start by labeling middle C on the piano . We often start with middle C because it is the root of the C major scale, which includes all the white keys. Down the road, you can think of the C major scale as a neutral starting place for more advanced music theory.With all of those variables, it can be easy to get confused about where your keyboard starts. This is another reason why starting from middle C is a good idea. Another strategy for marking note names is to use a marker. If you have a budget model digital piano, marking piano keys with a permanent marker might be alright with you. Downsides to this strategy include: Do you know how to find the middle C on the piano? Finding middle C is a foundational aspect of learning how to play piano . Middle C is in different places depending on the number of keys on your piano keyboard. However, we can generally assume that it is the C more or less in the middle of the piano. Remember, the best musicians often make copious notes on their sheet music so they don’t forget in the heat of the performance. Why should learning the piano be any different? Make it easier on yourself, not uselessly difficult. And remember that Skoove is here to make your musical journey all the more satisfying. Sign up today and watch your piano playing take off! FAQ This is a portable 61-key keyboard piano that can be both main and battery-powered. Weighing less than 4 kg this electric keyboard is powerful