MUS 152A - Class Piano I

Description:
Group instruction providing beginning skills to prepare for the piano proficiency requirement and to reinforce music theory concepts. Grade will either be S or U.

Prerequisites:
Co-requisites: MUS 144 and MUS 144A.

Credits: (1)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge of clefs, note reading, hand position, posture, score markings, and basic terminology related to beginning piano students.
Be able to play standard scales with correct fingering.
Demonstrate proficiency of reading skills, technique, and rhythm through assigned beginning solo repertoire.
Demonstrate basic transposition skills of beginning level excerpts.
Be able to demonstrate basic harmonic progressions as presented in concurrent music theory class.
Demonstrate knowledge of basic theoretical concepts through keyboard applications.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/17/2011

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