The Music Staff - It is the five horizontal lines and 4 spaces used to determine the placement of the notes. It is like a map of where the notes are placed so that the pianist will know which key to press on the keyboard. Here is an illustration to guide you:
The Middle C - It is very important to know where the Middle C is because it will be the starting point in determining where all the other notes are located on the keyboard and the music staff. Here is an illustration to help you:
The Other Keys - Now that you have located the Middle C on the keyboard and know what a music staff is, you can easily identify the other keys. Note that all C's are always to the left of two black keys, whether you go up and down the keyboard. There are only seven letters you need to memorize in order to identify the notes on both the keyboard and the music staff. They are: C D E F G A B C. Here are some illustrations to help you:
The Clefs - There are two clefs used in playing the piano: the Treble Clef also known as the G Clef is played by the right hand. The Bass Clef also known as the F Clef is played by the left hand. Both clefs are found at the beginning of a music staff. Here are some illustrations for further understanding:
Familiarize yourself with the music staff and clefs, locate the Middle C and the other keys on your keyboard. Learn the names of the notes on the lines and spaces of the music staff. These will be the foundation of your piano learning, once you've mastered these essential lessons, you'll be well on your way to becoming a more accomplished piano player. Here are some online games to further help you: