Finger Numbers
This finger is always 1
What are my thumbs?
Sit tall and straight
What is good sitting posture?
Writing important notes that is shown on the board on paper using a pen or pencil
What is taking notes
Equals 1 beat of sound
What is a quarter note?
Dynamic sign meaning soft
What is piano
This finger is always 3
What are my middle fingers
My fingers are curved and not tense
What is good hand posture?
Finishing my paper worksheet before the due date
What is doing my homework
Equals 2 beats of sound
What is a half note
Dynamic sign for medium loud
What is mezzo forte
This finger is always finger 5
What are my pinky fingers?
Being nice and courteous with my volume for others
What is keeping my volume mid level
What is practicing
Equals one beat of silence
What is a quarter rest
What is forte
This finger is always finger 4
What are my ring fingers
Not banging or abusing the piano/keys
What is taking care of the piano equiptment
Putting all food and drinks on the gray table before class
What is not having food or drinks in the piano area
What is a half rest
Pressing my fingers on the piano heavier
How do I play louder
What are my index fingers?
Using the books in the proper open position on the stand
What is taking care of the class books
Preparing and playing pieces learned in class in the front every Friday
What are skill checks?
What is music
Bonus! What is the dynamic sign for medium soft
What is mezzo piano