MUSC 131* - Group Piano Instruction II

2 CR

Continues MUSC 130 with more advanced keyboard and music reading skills. Students learn more keys, chord combinations, and performance of more complex compositions.

Prerequisite(s): MUSC 130 or permission of instructor.

Course Outcomes

Play at sight simple pieces utilizing independent left- and right-hand parts.
Play all major and minor scales utilizing proper fingering patterns, posture and hand position.
Play finger and hand strengthening exercises as assigned by instructor.
Demonstrate a knowledge of basic chord theory and structure by playing written parts and deciphering chord symbols.
Interpret dynamic, tempo, and expression markings to add sensitivity into their performance at the keyboard.
Prepare for final performance a medium-level “sonatina” or equivalent to be performed at quarter’s end with assigned sight-reading and scales.

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