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    • Status: Free
      Free
      U

      Universitat de Barcelona

      Introducción al Arte Sonoro

      Skills you'll gain: Performing Arts, Music, Music History, Music Theory, Music Performance, Art History, Instrumental Music, Aesthetics, Multimedia, Creativity, Electronic Media, Psychology, Vibrations, Experimentation, Innovation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      281 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      S

      Stanford University

      Cryptography I

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Data Encryption Standard, Encryption, Key Management, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Public Key Cryptography Standards (PKCS), Cybersecurity, Authentications, Data Integrity, Secure Coding, Algorithms

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      4.4K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Curtis Institute of Music

      Exploring Beethoven's Piano Sonatas Part 3

      Skills you'll gain: Classical Music, Instrumental Music, Music, Music Performance, Music History

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      117 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      T

      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Intimacy of Creativity: Entering the Minds of Composers

      Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, Music History, Classical Music, Creativity

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      75 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • B

      Berklee

      Guitar for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Creativity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      2.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      T

      The Chinese University of Hong Kong

      崑曲之美

      Skills you'll gain: Music Performance, Music, Performing Arts, Aesthetics, Classical Music, Music History, Liberal Arts, Art History, Storytelling

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
      ·
      681 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      Y

      Yale University

      Music and Social Action

      Skills you'll gain: Aesthetics, Music History, Liberal Arts, Music, Social Justice, Performing Arts, Social Studies, Pedagogy, Public Affairs, Cultural Diversity, Socioeconomics, Community Development, Classical Music

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      178 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      B

      Berklee

      Teoria Musical

      Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, World Music, Peer Review, Music History, Music Performance

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      69 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      F

      Fudan University

      微影人的自我修养

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Video Production, Writing, Performing Arts, Creativity, Content Creation, Photography, Editing

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
      ·
      47 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • B

      Berklee

      Producing Music in the Home Studio

      Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, Editing, Post-Production, Creativity

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • Status: Free
      Free
      C

      Curtis Institute of Music

      Exploring Beethoven's Piano Sonatas Part 5

      Skills you'll gain: Classical Music, Music, Music Theory, Music History, Music Performance

      5
      Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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      48 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • B

      Berklee

      Touring 101 for Musicians

      Skills you'll gain: Marketing Budgets, Marketing Planning, Performance Measurement, Sales Presentations, Marketing Strategies, Music Performance, Booking (Sales), Goal Setting, Customer Engagement, Event Marketing, Content Marketing, Event Management, Professional Networking

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular piano courses

    • Introducción al Arte Sonoro: Universitat de Barcelona
    • Cryptography I: Stanford University
    • Exploring Beethoven's Piano Sonatas Part 3: Curtis Institute of Music
    • Intimacy of Creativity: Entering the Minds of Composers: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Guitar for Beginners: Berklee
    • 崑曲之美: The Chinese University of Hong Kong
    • Music and Social Action: Yale University
    • Teoria Musical: Berklee
    • 微影人的自我修养: Fudan University
    • Producing Music in the Home Studio: Berklee

    Frequently Asked Questions about Piano

    The piano is one of the most popular musical instruments in the world. In America alone, over 21 million people can play on some level. The large instrument is filled with hammers and dampers that strike and stop its strings when you press and stop pressing the keys. Pianos date back to around the year 1700 when Bartolomeo Cristofori found that he wanted more control over the volume levels of the harpsichord. Learning to play the instrument starts with practicing the right posture and ways to hold your hands over the keys, as well as understanding how to read sheet music.‎

    Whether you want to play piano for personal enjoyment, performance, or teaching, having a clear goal can guide your learning. Regular practice is essential to improve muscle memory and technique. Join communities like piano forums or local music groups for support and motivation. Work on real pieces of music and gradually increase difficulty. Coursera offers Fundamentals of Music Theory by the University of Edinburgh to complement your piano studies.‎

    Taking online courses on Coursera can help you learn about piano and music beyond the basics. Courses that help you develop your musicianship will take you on a journey through music theory and help you become a better musician overall. You can take courses on music education for teachers if you're interested in educating others on topics like piano and music in general. If you've ever thought about writing music, taking a course on learning to write lyrics can help you jumpstart your plans. A course on classical Music can walk you through operas and symphonies and help you develop your ear.‎

    If you want a career in music, learning the piano can help boost you in the right direction, whether you just want to join a symphony or aspire to become a worldwide rock star. Learning to play the piano can also enhance your career as an educator if you're interested in teaching music privately or at the elementary, middle, or high school levels. It can also help you become a musical therapist. This type of therapy uses music to enhance a person's physical, social, and emotional well-being. Other careers where knowing how to play the piano can be useful include music producers, sound engineers, sound designers, sound technicians for film/TV, choreographers, talent agents, and theater managers.‎

    Online Piano courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Piano skills. Choose from a wide range of Piano courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Piano, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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