Method
Clarify how CC, intersections, and same-color groups behave.
Frequently asked questions
Questions students are likely to ask first.
This FAQ focuses on the learning logic behind Piano CC first, and only then on product scope and future plans.
Notation
Explain why some worked examples use flats while the interface stays visually simple.
Product
Understand what exists now and what will arrive later.
1
Is this a replacement for traditional music theory?
No. The goal is to give students a more intuitive entry point into modal thinking on piano. Traditional theory still matters, but Piano CC starts from the keyboard's visual logic.
2
What exactly does CC mean?
CC means color change. It tells you that the next move must go to the nearest key of the opposite color, unless the formula CC and the intersection rule happen together and cancel each other.
3
When do I change color and when do I stay on the same color?
You stay on the same color while counting a same-color group. You change color when the formula requests CC or when you cross an intersection. If both happen at the same moment, they cancel and you keep the current color.
4
What if I start on a black key?
The method still works. You simply start counting from black instead of white. The invariant rule and the formulas still apply; only the visible path changes.
5
Does the method also work descending?
Yes. The document defines descending behavior explicitly. The same logic still applies, but the intersection rule is read in the opposite direction.
6
Why do some worked examples use flats instead of only sharps?
Because some scales are easier to read musically with flats. The teaching interface can stay visually simple while worked examples still use clearer note spelling when needed.
7
Why is the playground not built first?
Because it is the most complex part of the product. Building the static teaching site first gives the method, the language system, and the learning flow a stable foundation.
8
Will the site support more languages later?
Yes. The current architecture is built to scale beyond English, Spanish, and Portuguese without duplicating the entire site.
9
What will the future playground include?
An interactive keyboard, guided playback, root-note and mode selection, and step-by-step explanations for each movement rule used by the method.
How to start practicing
Need a starting routine?
The Practice page turns the method into a first real session with a short routine, suggested exercises, and common mistakes to avoid.