The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop basic /intermediate/proficient keyboard skills, including interpretation of notation and performance in varied styles.

The content should include, but not be limited to, the following:

* notation and expressive markings

* posture, hand position, fingering and technique

* reading and performance skills

* literature of varied historical eras, styles, and cultures

* music theory

* composition, arranging and improvisation

* performance analysis

* historical and cultural perspectives

* role and influence of keyboard music and musicians

* connections between music and other subjects

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Class structure:  

Daily instruction in music theory as it relates to the keyboard.

Daily practice on the keyboard/piano.

Weekly playing grades on music that has been practiced.

Bi-Weekly music theory quizzes.

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Week of :   

                                            Music Theory                                 Keyboard

12.15 - 12.19                      Unit 8                                        All playing tests ( 11.21 / 12.5  / 12.12  /  12.19 )  and C Major scale

1.5 - 1.9                                 Review for Final                         Practice song for final exam

1.12 - 1.15                             Finals                                     1. Keyboard Song  - perform in front of class.

                                                                                            2. Music Theory ( Units 1 - 8 )

                                                                                            3. Essay

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