Beginner's Piano Tutorial: Mary Had a Little Lamb (one hand with letters)

Welcome to this beginner's piano tutorial for "Mary Had a Little Lamb"! In this lesson, we'll learn how to play this classic nursery rhyme using just one hand - the right hand. If you're new to playing the piano, don't worry! This tutorial will guide you step by step, making it easy to follow along and play the song.

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Video Tutorial

Watch the video below to see the piano instructor RealViewPiano demonstrate the step-by-step process of playing "Mary Had a Little Lamb" on the piano:

Finger Positioning

Before we start playing, let's get familiar with the finger positioning on the piano:

• Thumb - 1st finger
• Index - 2nd finger
• Middle - 3rd finger
• Ring - 4th finger
• Pinky - 5th finger

Getting Started

Follow these steps to begin playing "Mary Had a Little Lamb" on the piano:

1. Place your right thumb on the middle C on the piano. This note is located right below the name of the piano and is the first white note before the group of two black notes.
2. Position your other fingers (2nd to 5th) on the notes D, E, F, and G respectively, which are located to the right of the middle C.

Playing the Song

Now, let's start playing "Mary Had a Little Lamb" using the sequence of fingers provided below:

• Start with your 3rd finger (middle finger) on the note E.
• Sequence of notes: 3 (E) - 2 (D) - 1 (C) - 2 (D) - 3 (E) - 3 (E) - 3 (E) - 2 (D) - 2 (D) - 2 (D) - 3 (E) - 5 (G) - 5 (G)

Practicing in Parts

Break the song into parts for easier practice:

• Part 1: Play the notes in the sequence 3 (E) - 2 (D) - 1 (C) - 2 (D) - 3 (E) - 3 (E) - 3 (E) - 2 (D) - 2 (D) - 2 (D) - 3 (E) - 5 (G) - 5 (G).
• Part 2: Play the notes 3 (E) - 2 (D) - 1 (C) - 2 (D) - 3 (E) - 3 (E) - 3 (E) - 3 (E) - 2 (D) - 2 (D) - 3 (E) - 2 (D) - 1 (C).
• Repeat each part three times in a row to ensure proficiency.

Putting It All Together

Now, let's combine the two parts and play the entire song:

1. Start with Part 1: 3 (E) - 2 (D) - 1 (C) - 2 (D) - 3 (E) - 3 (E) - 3 (E) - 2 (D) - 2 (D) - 2 (D) - 3 (E) - 5 (G) - 5 (G).
2. Continue with Part 2: 3 (E) - 2 (D) - 1 (C) - 2 (D) - 3 (E) - 3 (E) - 3 (E) - 3 (E) - 2 (D) - 2 (D) - 3 (E) - 2 (D) - 1 (C).

You've successfully learned how to play "Mary Had a Little Lamb" on the piano using your right hand. Keep practicing to improve your skills and explore more songs as you progress on your musical journey. Happy playing!

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