MUSC 1131 - Applied Piano
2 Credits
Provides individualized piano instruction to students through regularly scheduled lessons. Lessons are arranged directly with the instructor and a course of study will be chosen based on the student’s current skill level, abilities, and needs. These credits may be repeated as often as desired. An extra fee is required for this course.
Major Content Areas
Historical context and repertoire: 10% Music Theory: scales, notation, rhythm, etc. 25% Piano playing techniques: 40% Posture, positioning, and physical techniques: 10% Musicianship and performance skills: 15%
Learning Outcomes
Develop a vocabulary through which to intelligently communicate information about music Through performance, demonstrate proper hand positions, fingerings, pedaling, and other basic techniques Demonstrate understanding of notation and theoretical knowledge by application to performance of a variety of repertoire Perform literature appropriate to students playing level/abilities Investigate the contextual information related to the repertoire being performed
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