A must-see for piano beginners! Recommended training videos that are great for basic practice

Legato: How to Play the Piano Smoothly

To play the piano smoothly [Legato]

“Legato” is a musical term derived from Italian meaning “smoothly,” instructing the performer to play seamlessly without breaks between notes.

While legato technique is indispensable for piano playing, there are many points to watch beyond simply “not breaking the sound” to achieve beautiful performance.

This video explains key points—centered on legato technique—that piano beginners should grasp.

There’s a big difference between just knowing the word and understanding it more deeply! You’ll gain knowledge that will help you take your playing to the next level.

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Piano Lesson No. 1: Exercises to Develop Rhythm and Timing | PIANO LESSON PIANO SCHOOL | Piano School in front of JR Naruse Station, Machida City

Piano Lesson No. 1: Exercises to Develop Rhythm and Timing — PIANO LESSON PIANO SCHOOL, Piano Class in Front of JR Naruse Station, Machida City

This video is for children who are taking piano lessons for the first time! Everyone benefits from a different kind of introduction and practice: some kids become more engaged when they start in a playful way, while others focus better when they begin by learning sounds and finger shapes.

If your child seems likely to enjoy starting with activities like pressing the black keys with a fist to a rhythm or using small instruments such as bells to build a sense of the music, then incorporating the methods in this video can help them get used to the piano smoothly without getting bored during lessons.

What kind of book is the piano method “First Steps” using the Russian technique?

What kind of book is Seiko Murate’s translation Piano Method by the Russian Technique: “The First Step”?

Even though we casually say “to play the piano,” there are actually many different techniques! This video explains the instructional book First Steps, which teaches piano using a technique known as the Russian school.

The Russian technique is characterized by three points: legato playing, pedaling, and the beauty of pianissimo.

You can also see scenes of teaching children how to play the piano and how to shape their hands, so it might be helpful to have the book ready and try imitating along while watching the video.

Usable Music Theory: A Town with an Ocean View (Kiki’s Delivery Service) Analysis Part 1

Usable Music Theory: A Town with an Ocean View (Kiki’s Delivery Service) Analysis Part 1

For those with a strong curiosity who want to go beyond simply playing their dream pieces and learn more deeply about aspects like musical structure, we recommend this video, which focuses on masterpieces from a theoretical perspective rather than just performance techniques.

By studying theory, you can internalize music not only as a performance skill but also as solid knowledge.

If you can already read sheet music to some extent, are comfortable playing the piano, and are looking to move on to the next step, be sure to check it out.

Piano Lessons for Beginners: A Gentle Piano Course for Adults

Piano Lessons for Beginners: A Gentle Piano Course for Adults

This video lets even those with little experience touching a piano confidently watch and give the instrument a try.

It starts with how to sit on the bench, encourages a posture that keeps your arms from feeling cramped, and carefully explains the structure of the keyboard and the arrangement of notes—guiding beginners past the points they often worry about.

Another nice feature is that by practicing along with the video, you’ll be able to trace the melody of the well-known piece “Going Home,” which uses the theme from the second movement of Antonín Dvořák’s Symphony No.

9 “From the New World,” with just one finger.

Even Elementary Schoolers Can Do It! Finger Training for Piano Beginners – Both-Hands Practice

3-1 Even Elementary Schoolers Can Do It! Finger Training for Piano Beginners – Hands-Together Practice

A common struggle for piano beginners is, “I can play each hand separately, but when I try both hands together, I get confused and it falls apart.” Don’t worry—everyone finds two-hand playing challenging at first! In this video, the practice method is explained in a way that even first-time two-hand players can handle, gradually adding notes to the left hand step by step.

By getting used to simple note patterns instead of jumping straight into playing both hands in a full piece, you can learn two-hand playing smoothly!

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‘Butterfly’ with easy 2-chord accompaniment ☆ Piano lesson in a video | Piano Lessons Video

'Butterfly' with easy 2-chord accompaniment ☆ Piano lesson in a video | Piano Lessons Video

Butterflies is a piece that can be played between middle C and G.

For the left hand, follow the chord symbols written on the tablet.

You can play with both hands by learning just two chords, so once you improve, try varying the accompaniment pattern a bit to make it more enjoyable.