The three Note Neighbourhoods every beginner should know
In my previous post, I introduced you to a concept I use in all my beginner lessons: note neighbours!
In today's video, I'll explain the three note neighbourhoods I usually start with when teaching beginner piano students, and why they work so well!
These areas on the staff help you learn to read music without feeling pressure to memorize the whole staff at once, and offer a gentler start than most beginner piano books.
Try it for yourself!
I’ve created a free Note Neighbours practice book to help you apply what we explored in the video! It includes eight short melodies — four in the treble clef, four in the bass clef — designed to support your growing fluency with treble G, middle C, and bass F.
Download the Note Neighbours Practice Sheets for free by clicking the Download button. No sign-ups or email list required! :)
Want to go deeper?
If you enjoyed this approach, you might also like my Note Neighbours Flashcards, a printable set that walks you through all the note neighbourhoods! They’re great for visual learners and anyone looking to build note-reading fluency from the ground up.
