2. Names of White Keys
The white keys on the piano are named after
seven letters of the alphabet. They are A, B, C,
D, E, F, and G. However, the musical alphabet
starts with the letter C, not A. This is because C
is the most basic note in music. So, the musical
alphabet consists of C, D, E, F, G, A, B. Let's
use the musical alphabet to name the white
keys on the piano keyboard!
3. Finding C
Remember, the musical alphabet begins at
note C, not A. So let's find C. Locate any
group of two black keys. The white key
that is to the left of the group of two
black keys is C.
4. Notes of the Black Piano Keys
• Sharp (#)
A sharp makes a note a half step higher in
pitch.
On the keyboard, a note’s sharp is the black
key directly to its right
• Flat (b)
A flat makes a note a half step lower in pitch.
On the keyboard, a note’s flat is the black key
directly to its left.
