About the course

Introducing Piano Yoga: A Comprehensive Series of Online Piano Courses 

Piano Yoga 1 offers a structured series of online courses designed to significantly enhance your piano proficiency through a wealth of specially crafted exercises, progressing from easy to advanced. Our curriculum covers a diverse range of topics, including: 

• 45 Specially Designed Piano Exercises: A core series of unique exercises focusing on speed, strength, flexibility, and coordination. 

In addition to the core set, the curriculum features advanced focus areas: 

• Harmonic Modes: In-depth study and application of various modal scales to enhance musical vocabulary and improvisation skills. 

• Chromatic Scale Mastery: Intensive practice of the chromatic scale coupled with a deep understanding of its rhythmic flow and phrasing. 

• Harmonized Chromatic Notes Exercise: Advanced exercises to integrate and harmonize chromatic movements for richer texture and control. 

• Diatonic Chords in All Keys: Practical exercises to master the diatonic chords (triads and 7th chords) in all major and minor keys, ensuring complete fluency across the keyboard. 

• Contrary Arpeggios: Techniques for playing arpeggios simultaneously moving in opposite directions to develop hand independence and symmetry. 

• Double Notes Arpeggios: Exercises focused on playing arpeggios using double notes (e.g., thirds, sixths) to build finger strength and precision. 

• Octave Jump Exercises: Specific drills to improve accuracy, speed, and relaxation when executing large interval jumps, particularly octaves. 

 

• Fundamental Exercises: Establish a strong foundation with core piano techniques. 

• Note Combinations and Sequences: Develop fluidity and precision in your playing. 

• Two-Handed Playing: Master coordination and independence between both hands. 

• Scales and Arpeggios: Explore various scales (including minor scales, Russian scales, rare scales, and scales in 4ths, 5ths, etc.) and arpeggio types (broken, octave, broken inversions, contrary, double notes, alternate, contrary augmented). 

• Chords and Harmony: Understand minor scales chords, chord changes, and the 7 diatonic chords, along with techniques for choosing chords. 

• Left-Hand Development: Focus on specialized left-hand exercises, patterns for different beats, walking bass, pattern extensions, and stretching techniques. 

• Advanced Techniques: Dive into thumb crossing, chromatic exercises, modes, jumping octaves, , and the utilization of all 12 notes. 

• Rhythm and Timing: Develop a nuanced understanding of different speeds, even and odd time signatures. 

 

 

Who Should Enroll? 

Piano Yoga is ideal for individuals who are committed to intensive practice and eager to elevate their piano skills. This course is particularly beneficial for: 

• Aspiring and Experienced Pianists: Anyone seeking to learn specialized piano exercises and deepen their understanding of piano technique. 

• Students of All Levels (Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced): Our progressive curriculum caters to a wide range of skill sets. 

• Those Seeking to Improve Speed, Strength, and Synchronization: The challenging exercises are specifically designed to enhance these crucial aspects of piano playing. 

• Individuals Aiming to Enhance Two-Handed Coordination: Develop greater independence and fluidity between your hands. 

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Please Note: The teaching methodology of the Piano Yoga series is not suitable for absolute beginners  A foundational understanding of piano playing, particularly with both hands, is recommended. 

you should already know the basic note names (e.g., C D E F / Sa Re Ga Ma) and major and minor chords to understand the lessons.    

The instructor primarily teaches in Hindi with some English.   

 

Course Structure and Requirements:   

Each course in this series (e.g., Piano Yoga - 1, Piano Yoga – 2 . . .) is an independent module, not a sequential level. This means you can enroll in any course at any time.  

 

What You'll Need:   

To get the most out of this course, you’ll need one of the following instruments:    

Acoustic or digital piano , A 5-octave keyboard with touch sense , MIDI keyboard.   

The ability to view the provided PDF files on a separate device or as a printout.   

For best results, we highly recommend practicing for a minimum of 30-40 minutes every day: