Meet the Cat, Dog, and Elephant: A Story to Teach the Piano Keys

Meet the Cat, Dog, and Elephant: A Story to Teach the Piano Keys

Teaching little ones to find their way around the piano keys becomes pure magic with this “Music Street” story—an imaginative way to help kids remember where C, D, and E live on the keyboard.

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🎹 Teaching Kids That Music Moves in Directions

🎹 Teaching Kids That Music Moves in Directions

One of my favorite moments in a beginner piano lesson is watching a child’s face light up when they realize: music doesn’t just sit still—it moves.

In this activity from The Little Red Piano, my student explored the keyboard by playing all the white notes while we chanted a simple rote song together. Nothing fancy. No sheet music. Just sound, movement, and discovery.

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