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The Notes Middle C, D and E
Middle C is written just below the treble staff on a short line called a ledger line. See How to Find Middle C to locate middle C on the keyboard.
Middle C is played with the first finger (thumb) of your right hand.
The D note is played with the second finger of your right hand.
The E note is played with the third finger of your right hand.
This is a quarter note. It lasts for one beat. There are four quarter notes in one bar of music in 
time.
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In the following example there are four bars of music, two bars of middle C (bars 1 and 4), one bar of the D note (bar 2) and one bar of the E note (bar 3). There are four quarter notes in each bar.
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The Half Note
This is a half note. It lasts for two beats. There are two half notes in one bar of time.
The Whole Note
This is a whole note. It lasts for four beats. There is one whole note in one bar of time.
The larger bold numbers in the count indicate that a note is to be played. The smaller numbers indicate that a note is to be held until the next bold number (note).
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2 | In the Light of the Moon |
This song contains quarter, half and whole notes. Make sure you use the correct fingers and follow the count carefully.
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2 | In the Light of the Moon |
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The Notes F and G
The note F is played with the fourth finger of your right hand.
The note G is played with the fifth finger of your right hand.
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3 | Aura Lee |
The song Aura Lee contains 8 bars of music in time. Remember to count as you play, to help you keep time.
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3 | Aura Lee |
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Things to Remember
- Play the keys with the tips of your fingers.
- Keep your fingers curved.
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