Starting Position:
- Sit properly on the piano stool with good posture.
- Place your hands in the starting position: right hand over middle C (C4), left hand over the C an octave lower (C3).
Right Hand:
1. Play C (middle C) with your right thumb.
2. Play D with your right index finger.
3. Play E with your right middle finger.
4. Play F with your right ring finger.
5. Play G with your right pinky finger.
Left Hand:
1. Simultaneously with the right hand, play C (an octave lower) with your left thumb.
2. Keep pressing C with your left thumb while you play the following notes with your other fingers:
- D with your left index finger.
- E with your left middle finger.
- F with your left ring finger.
- G with your left pinky finger.
Repeat this right-hand and left-hand pattern for the melody of "Mary Had a Little Lamb." Here's the full melody using the same notes:
| Right Hand | Left Hand |
|-------------------------|-------------------|
| C - D - E - F - G | C - D - E - F - G |
| A - G - F - E - D C | A - G - F - E - D - C |
To complete the song, simply repeat this melodic pattern again. Practice slowly at first, paying attention to proper hand position and finger technique. As you become more comfortable, gradually increase the speed until you can play the song at a steady tempo. Remember, like any skill, playing the piano takes time and practice, so enjoy the learning process!