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MUR 119

Spring semester only

Classes begin the 1st Monday of the Spring semester.

Spring breakMarch 6-15

Classes end  Monday, May 3

TEXT: Keyboard Musicianship, Book 1, 9th edition, 2009
          (Lyke, Caramia, Alexander, Haydon, and Chioldi)
          Stipes Publishing Co.
Chapters 5—8

OBJECTIVES:
a complete orientation to the keyboard for beginning pianists

PLEASE NOTE:  ONLY STUDENTS WHO HAVE COMPLETED MUR 118 MAY ENROLL IN MUR 119.

1) Technique:

  • selected white key minor scales (3 forms) in eighth notes, hands separate and together, 2 octaves
  • review of white key major scales hands together 2 octaves
  • the chromatic, whole tone and pentatonic scales, hands alone
  • modes

2) Repertoire:

  • songs arrangements
  • pieces at the late elementary to early intermediate levels
  • patriotic songs
  • popular repertoire

3) Fundamental Skills:

  • chord progressions:
  • lead sheet harmonization, with triads, and jazz chords
  • harmonization by ear
  • use of primary and secondary chords with inversions
  • two-hand accompaniments
  • study of all 7th chords
  • sight reading
  • improvisationhorizontal rule

Class Piano MUR 119

Grades

Grades are based more on progress in class than on exam performance:

  • Attendance—NO MORE THAN 2 UNEXCUSED ABSENCES ARE ALLOWED.
  • quality and quantity of work covered
  • progress shown throughout the semester
  • student’s playing relative to the requirements of the level
  • class work including preparation for classes, labs, and lessons
  • 4 Chapter tests
  • quizzes at the discretion of the instructor
  • input from the instructor, including daily assessment, evaluation of test performances, and other criteria as stated in individual policies

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