First scales and chords

You are ready to move on when

1. 1Play C and G major scales one octave, hands separately, with correct fingering at ♩=60Check yourself: Record each hand playing both scales up and down with a metronome at 60 and compare the thumb movement with the reference video.
   • Thumb passes under without a bump
   • Correct fingering both ways
   • Even notes at a steady tempo
   • Wrist stays level
   Open the reference: C major scale, right hand
2. 2Play C, F and G major triads in root position with each hand and change between them in timeCheck yourself: Record yourself changing chords with a metronome at 60, one chord per bar, and listen for late or broken chords.
   • All notes of each chord sound together
   • Changes land on the beat
   • Hand relaxed between chords
   Open the reference: Introduction to chords
3. 3Accompany a simple melody with C, F and G chords in the left handCheck yourself: Record yourself playing a tune with a left-hand chord accompaniment and compare the patterns with the reference video.
   • Chord changes on time
   • Left hand softer than the melody
   • Steady beat
   • No stopping
   Open the reference: Left-hand accompaniment 101