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<strong>International</strong> <strong>Teacher</strong> <strong>Education</strong> <strong>Conference</strong> <strong>2014</strong><br />

Next, look at the image below (but not at the real keyboard). Feel the group of three black keys with fingers<br />

2, 3, and 4—Then play F, G, A, B, which are the white keys that surround the three black key group.<br />

4 3 2<br />

Feel<br />

2 3 4<br />

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F G A B<br />

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F G A B<br />

1 2 3 4<br />

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THE SPECIFIC SEQUENCE OF 12 MAJOR FIVE-FINGER PATTERNS<br />

The following chart displays the sequence of black and white keys for each major five-finger pattern. Notice<br />

that the black keys and white keys are reversed in each group (D and Db, E and Eb, F and F#/Gb, A and Ab, B<br />

and Bb). Play each of these twelve five-finger patterns while keeping your eyes on this chart only. This<br />

technique will help you sight-read with continuity as well as prevent tension.<br />

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