Major 5-Finger Patterns Piano Pages   William Wieland
C and G — all white piano keys
D and A — one black key in the middle
Db and Ab — one white key in the middle 		C, G, D, A, Db and Ab at random All at random
F and F# — 4th piano key is different
E and Eb — 2nd & 3rd are different
B and Bb — 1st & 4th are different 		F, F#, E, Eb, B and Bb at random
Major 5-finger patterns are all whole steps (W) except a half step (H) between the 3rd and 4th notes. The pattern is W W H W.
Visual Aid Other Practice Suggestions Vocal Warm-ups Major 5-Finger Pattern Music
Develop good playing habits:
  • Ample Distance from the Keyboard (and Centered)
  • Upright Sitting Posture
  • Relaxed Arms and Shoulders
  • Relaxed and Natural Hand Position
  • Supported Wrists
  • Steady Tempo
  • Unchanging Dynamics
  • Unchanging Articulation