2.3 The Keyboard as a Visual Tool

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1. Familiarization with the layout of the keyboard.
2. Recognition of note placement on the keyboard.
3. Understanding the use of the keyboard as a visual tool.

The keyboard serves as a visual reference for locating and identifying pitches.
Observe

Figure 2.12 "Small Keyboard Diagram"

below. Notice the layout of the

keyboard: there are two black keys grouped together, then three black keys
grouped together. These visual reference points will help the familiarization
process. Also observe the labels for the keys on the keyboard.

Figure 2.12

Small Keyboard Diagram

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