MUSI 150 Beginning Class Piano 1

This course is an introduction to basic keyboard skills, including note reading, technique, solo and ensemble playing, and basic theory as it relates to the keyboard.

Credits

1 Credit

MUSI 150Beginning Class Piano 1

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

II. Course Specification

Credit Hours Narrative

1 Credit

III. Catalog Course Description

This course is an introduction to basic keyboard skills, including note reading, technique, solo and ensemble playing, and basic theory as it relates to the keyboard.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

• Read, tap & count simple note values in simple meter
• Read, write, and play all major pentascales and chords HT at MM = 100 in 8th notes
• Read notes and all intervals to the 5th on the Grand Staff
• Finger musical passages written in major and minor pentascale hand positions
• Improvise a melody over a repeated bass line
• Performance solo repertoire of Level 1-2 difficulty
• Perform your part in simple group ensembles

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies