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MUSA 153 Class Piano II

Previously MUSC 194. Class Piano II will be a continuation of Class Piano I.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

MUSA 152 or MUSC 193

Hours Weekly

3

Course Objectives

  1. Recognize and play any treble or bass clef note.
  2. Correctly perform rhythm patterns which include note values as low as a 16th note.
  3. Perform simple piano repertoire.
  4. Build all 12 major pentachords.
  5. Recognize any key signature.
  6. Improvise a melody over a simple chord progression.
  7. Harmonize a melody using chord symbols.
  8. Sight read a simple two-part excerpt.
  9. Explain the difference between 6/8 and 4/4 time.
  10. Demonstrate correct piano technique with regard to hand position, fingering, and posture.

Course Objectives

  1. Recognize and play any treble or bass clef note.
  2. Correctly perform rhythm patterns which include note values as low as a 16th note.
  3. Perform simple piano repertoire.
  4. Build all 12 major pentachords.
  5. Recognize any key signature.
  6. Improvise a melody over a simple chord progression.
  7. Harmonize a melody using chord symbols.
  8. Sight read a simple two-part excerpt.
  9. Explain the difference between 6/8 and 4/4 time.
  10. Demonstrate correct piano technique with regard to hand position, fingering, and posture.