How to Play C Major Keyboard Activity

This mini piano lets kids explore the C major scale in the browser. The keys are colour coded, so simple tunes are easy to learn.

What is C Major Keyboard Activity?

The keyboard covers the C major scale: C, D, E, F, G, A, B and C again. Each key has its own colour. Touch or click a key to hear its note. Because there are no sharps or flats, almost any order of notes sounds pleasant, which makes it great for first experiments.

How to play C Major Keyboard Activity

Click or tap the keys. On a touch screen you can use several fingers.

Step by step

1. Play each key from left to right to hear the scale go up.
2. Play right to left to hear it go down.
3. Try Twinkle Twinkle: C C G G A A G.
4. Make up a short tune of your own.
5. Play it again and see if you remember it.

Strategy tips to play better

• Learn songs by colour first, then by note name.
• Start and end a tune on C; it will sound 'finished'.
• Play slowly and keep a steady beat.

What kids learn

• Musical pitch
• Note names
• Memory
• Creativity

For parents and teachers

A free first piano for kids, with no instrument needed. Good from about age 4.