MUSIC 117 - Beginning Piano Techniques I

1 credits

This course is designed for music majors or students desiring basic keyboard performance skills. MUSIC 117 is a beginning course which covers the relationship of the grand staff notation to the piano keyboard, basic rhythm notation, major and minor five-finger patterns, triads, and formulating major scales. Emphasis is also placed on harmonization, transposition, improvisation, and playing by ear. Repertoire played uses these concepts.

Guided Practice Hours
2 guided practice hours.

AA Specified Elective
Satisfies specified elective requirement for the AA degree.

Course Outcomes

Completion of one text in one quarter, approximately ten-twelve units
Development of functional skills at the keyboard, that is to be able to sight-read keyboard music adequately, improvise and play lead lines with accompaniment, and play selected repertoire
Development of the ear through playing, listening, and critiquing
Discovery of the joy of making music by oneself and with a group
Ability to analyze and evaluate music