Lesson 12: Brahms Lullaby in C, F, & GBrahms Lullaby is good tune for the beginning pianist because it has some moments where the fingers stretch out of the “five-note” position, as well as some moving around. Keyboard awareness and finger technique will both benefit. Instructions for learning a piece on the piano: -play each line with right hand (fingerings written above note names) until it is easy and/or memorized. -play each line with left hand (fingerings written below note names) until it is easy and/or memorized. -play each line with both hands until it is easy and/or memorized. -string the lines together until you can play the whole piece. Keep it slow until you are comfortable and familiar with it. Then, start playing it faster, working up to an appropriate tempo for that piece. -Regardless of tempo, relax your arms & shoulders and keep it smooth and flowing.
“Brahms’ Lullaby” in key of C (sing along to establish proper rhythm):
“Brahms’ Lullaby” in key of F (sing along to establish proper rhythm): [note: B-flat is the black note to the left (a half-step down) of B.]
“Brahms’ Lullaby” in key of G (sing along to establish proper rhythm): [note: F-Sharp is the black note to the right (a half-step up) of F.] 
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