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Topics
Music Theory, Piano, Notation, Sight-reading, Technique

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Piano II: Focus on Reading

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6 Sessions / 9 hours of work per session
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Included w/ premium membership ($20/month)
Skill Level
Beginner
Video Transcripts
English
Topics
Music Theory, Piano, Notation, Sight-reading, Technique

Not available for purchase in India

Course Description

This course presents six sessions in which the student continues to expand their knowledge of piano technique, repertoire and musical concepts, including eighth notes, treble C pentascale, G pentascales, sharps and flats and intervals of 4ths, 5ths and 6ths. Each session contains a video lecture presented by the Instructor, piano practice assignments and graded assignments that include a quiz about music terms, theory and/or ear training and a video assessment of the student playing selected piano technique and repertoire. The course also includes a graded assignment for two concert reviews, which can be completed at any time during the course, and a final exam in which the student will perform a memorized piece of music of the Instructor’s choice for an audience.

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This course is in adaptive mode and starts Feb 23, 2018. Learn more about adaptive courses here.

Session 1: Eighth (8th) Notes
Play Db, Ab and Eb Major 5-finger patterns and arpeggios. Play D Major I-IV-I-V7-I chord progression. Demonstrate knowledge of reading and playing eighth (8th) notes. Choose and play a piece by ear. Play the required repertoire with proper fingering, notes, rhythm and musicality. Define given music terms and demonstrate knowledge of the associated music theory.
11 lessons
1. Intro
2. Db, Ab, Eb Five-Finger Patterns
3. Db, Ab, Eb Arpeggios
4. D Major Chord Progression
5. Eighth Notes
6. French Minuet (Premium Exclusive)
7. Taps
8. Csus4 Chord
9. Gavotte (Premium Exclusive)
10. Simple Gifts
11. Conclusion (Premium Exclusive)
Session 2: Treble Space Notes: F-A-C-E
Play F Major and Bb Major I-IV-I-V7-I. Play treble space notes F-A-C-E going up and down. Play the required repertoire with proper fingering, notes, rhythm and musicality. Define given music terms and demonstrate knowledge of the associated music theory.
5 lessons
1. Intro
2. Chord Progressions
3. Treble Clef Note Reading
4. Moon On The Water (Premium Exclusive)
5. Conclusion (Premium Exclusive)
Session 3: Treble C Pentascale
Play a piece utilizing imitation. Play and read the notes of a treble C pentascale. Play the required repertoire with proper fingering, notes, rhythm and musicality. Define given music terms and demonstrate knowledge of the associated music theory.
5 lessons
1. Intro
2. Imitative Study
3. Treble C Pentascale
4. May Dance (Premium Exclusive)
5. Conclusion (Premium Exclusive)
Session 4: G Pentascales
Play A Minor 5-finger pattern, arpeggios, and i–iv–i–V7-i chord progression. Play bass and treble clef G pentascales. Read and play Gsus4 chord. Play the required repertoire with proper fingering, notes, rhythm and musicality. Define given music terms and demonstrate knowledge of the associated music theory.
7 lessons
1. Intro
2. A Minor Excercises
3. G Pentascale Warm-up
4. Musette
5. G Sus4 Chord
6. Theme By Mozart (Premium Exclusive)
7. Conclusion (Premium Exclusive)
Session 5: Sharps And Flats
Play D and E Minor 5-finger patterns, arpeggios, and i–iv–i–V7-i chord progressions. Demonstrate knowledge of reading and playing sharps. Demonstrate knowledge of reading and playing flats. Demonstrate knowledge of reading and playing naturals. Play the required repertoire with proper fingering, notes, rhythm and musicality. Define given music terms and demonstrate knowledge of the associated music theory.
11 lessons
1. Intro
2. D and E Minor Five-Finger Patterns
3. Whole Steps vs. Half Steps
4. D and E Minor Arpeggios
5. D and E Minor Chord Progressions
6. Sharps, Flats and Naturals
7. Chromatic Scale
8. Half-Time Band
9. Romance (Premium Exclusive)
10. Sleeping Beauty (Premium Exclusive)
11. Conclusion (Premium Exclusive)
Session 6: Intervals: 4ths, 5ths, 6ths
4ths, 5ths, and 6ths
6 lessons
1. Intro
2. C Minor Exercises
3. Intervals of a 4th, 5th, and 6th
4. Interval Studies
5. The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Premium Exclusive)
6. Conclusion (Premium Exclusive)
Learning Outcomes

Below you will find an overview of the Learning Outcomes you will achieve as you complete this course.

Instructors And Guests
What You Need to Take This Course
  • Materials:
    • Adult Piano Adventures: All-in-one Lesson Book 1 (2016), Faber, Nancy and Randall. ISBN: 978-1-61677-302-1
    • Acoustic Piano or 88-Key Electric Piano (Weighted Key recommended)
    • Video Recorder
    • Internet connection (DSL, LAN, or cable connection desirable)
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Please note: Taking part in a Kadenze course as a Premium Member, does not affirm that the student has been enrolled or accepted for enrollment by Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts at Arizona State University.

If a student signs up for the Beginning Class Piano program, it is recommended that these courses are taken sequentially.

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