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Page 1: Learning Piano the Fun Way Kat Melen. Given: Learning is not that much fun Playing games is fun We can learn by playing games Conclusion: Learning can

Learning Piano the Fun Way

Kat Melen

Page 2: Learning Piano the Fun Way Kat Melen. Given: Learning is not that much fun Playing games is fun We can learn by playing games Conclusion: Learning can

Given:

• Learning is not that much fun

• Playing games is fun

• We can learn by playing games

Conclusion:

• Learning can be fun!

Page 3: Learning Piano the Fun Way Kat Melen. Given: Learning is not that much fun Playing games is fun We can learn by playing games Conclusion: Learning can

The Setup

Page 4: Learning Piano the Fun Way Kat Melen. Given: Learning is not that much fun Playing games is fun We can learn by playing games Conclusion: Learning can

3 Modes

• Easy

• Medium

• Hard

Page 5: Learning Piano the Fun Way Kat Melen. Given: Learning is not that much fun Playing games is fun We can learn by playing games Conclusion: Learning can

Easy Mode

• Simple rhythms

• Simple melodies

• One note at a time

• A few songs to choose from, such as:– Twinkle Twinkle Little Star– Saints Go Marching In– Etc…

Page 6: Learning Piano the Fun Way Kat Melen. Given: Learning is not that much fun Playing games is fun We can learn by playing games Conclusion: Learning can

Design # 1

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Design # 2

Page 8: Learning Piano the Fun Way Kat Melen. Given: Learning is not that much fun Playing games is fun We can learn by playing games Conclusion: Learning can

Design # 3

Page 9: Learning Piano the Fun Way Kat Melen. Given: Learning is not that much fun Playing games is fun We can learn by playing games Conclusion: Learning can

Design # 4

Page 10: Learning Piano the Fun Way Kat Melen. Given: Learning is not that much fun Playing games is fun We can learn by playing games Conclusion: Learning can

Medium Mode

• More complex rhythm patterns

• Multiple notes at a time: chords + Intervals

• Many songs: familiar to masses

• This is where you’d perfect your music reading skills

Page 11: Learning Piano the Fun Way Kat Melen. Given: Learning is not that much fun Playing games is fun We can learn by playing games Conclusion: Learning can
Page 12: Learning Piano the Fun Way Kat Melen. Given: Learning is not that much fun Playing games is fun We can learn by playing games Conclusion: Learning can

Hard Mode

• All the songs available in Easy and Medium modes

• Music-reading only – no “Ghost Keys” assistance

• Allows you to ramp up points and unlock new content

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