MUSC 1290 Class Piano I
Class Piano I provides group instruction for beginning piano students. This course emphasizes piano technique, piano music in its cultural/historical context, and music theory including simple accompaniments and transposition. Students should practice a minimum of 2 hours/week. A maximum of 4 credits is applicable toward graduation. (1 lect., 1 lab) ARTS
Major Topics
- Read music
- Play music
- Listen to music
- Analyze music
Outcomes
In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:
1. Read and play beginning keyboard music.
2. Describe and apply basic principles of music theory.
3. Analyze the form and style of music representing various cultures.
4. Assess individual performance to determine correctness and musicality.
5. Present the results of researching an aspect of the origin and background of the piano.
6. Listen to piano music representing a variety of styles and cultures and analyze within the historical and cultural context, as well as judging personal desirability.
Other Information
Any information placed here must be adhered to by all instructors:
Music studied by the student changes each semester, which gives the student opportunity to read, play, listen to and analyze music in different cultural / historical contexts. In addition students expand their abilities in each of these areas of music study.