MUS 153A - Class Piano II

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

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: MUS 152A.

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/intermediate piano students.
Be able to play standard scales with correct fingering.
Demonstrate proficiency of reading skills, technique, and rhythm through assigned beginning/intermediate solo repertoire.
Demonstrate basic transposition skills of beginning/intermediate 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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