Piano beginner education is crucial, yet quite challenging. The standard and professional aspects of initial learning will have profound effects on the future.

01 Sitting Posture:

A proper sitting posture helps students feel and control their bodies better, playing the piano comfortably. Specific requirements include:
1. Ensure the piano bench is aligned vertically with the keyboard, ideally positioned at the center.
2. Keep both feet flat on the floor, with the right foot slightly forward compared to the left. Sitting one-third of the way on the bench provides stability and support.
3. Allow arms to naturally hang, with elbows slightly above the keyboard.
4. Lean slightly forward.

Refer to the illustration for the correct sitting posture.

02 Finger Numbers:

Finger numbers indicate the numbering assigned to each finger, displayed above musical notes in a piece, guiding which finger to use when playing that note – this is known as fingering.

See the finger numbers in the following diagram:

Certain finger exercises, such as Hanon exercises or etudes, may specifically require the use of particular fingers to strengthen their training.

03 Note Names/Solfege:

1. Solfege:
Solfege refers to the names we sing for musical notes. Similar to Snow White having seven dwarf friends, when learning the piano, we have seven note friends represented by 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 in solfege notation.

Refer to the diagram for a visual representation of the keyboard.

2. Note Names:
The seven note names (C, D, E, F, G, A, B) correspond to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 in solfege notation, respectively. The letters are marked on the piano keys as shown in the diagram, with C often referred to as Middle C due to its central position.

Recap of the terms:
Solfege: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Note Names: C D E F G A B

04 Hand Shape:

As shown in the diagrams above, imagine holding a ball lightly in your hands, forming an arched hand shape with slightly raised knuckles, using the fingertip area to touch the keys.

For young children, there's no need to overly emphasize hand shape in the early stages. It's more important to develop musical sensitivity and recognition of notes. Avoid dampening their interest by focusing too much on hand shape. Adults, with stronger adaptability, can typically master hand shape early in the learning process.