Stories Learning One Song on Piano
A1 Suitable for KS4 and above Literary Fiction Family

Learning One Song on Piano

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Jamal learns to play “Happy Birthday” on a borrowed keyboard in one week.

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A KS4/5 A1 Short story + 8 simple comprehension exercises.

Learning One Song on Piano

A1

Jamal finds a keyboard in his cousin’s room. He asks, “Can I borrow it?” His cousin says yes. Jamal wants to play “Happy Birthday.” He watches a slow video. The video shows the keys: G, G, A, G, C, B. He practises for 20 minutes every day. Day 1: slow, many mistakes. Day 4: better. Day 7: perfect. He plays for his mother on her birthday. She hugs him.

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