Piano I: Introduction to the Piano & Staff

This course presents five sessions in which the student is introduced to playing the piano and reading music. Each session contains a video lecture presented by the Instructor, piano practice assignments and graded assignments that include a quiz about music terms, theory and/or ear training and a video assessment of the student playing selected piano technique and repertoire. The course also includes a graded assignment for two concert reviews, which can be completed at any time during the course, and a final exam in which the student will improvise a piece.

• Introduction To Playing
• Getting familiar with the basics and introducing your first technique and repertoire.
• Orientation To The Staff
• This session will cover the grand staff, note names, steps and skips, meter, articulation, pedals, and sight-reading.
• More About Staff Reading
• Synopsis Needed
• Reading Reinforcement
• This session will cover reading skills, repertoire, improvisation, composition, five-finger patterns, and arpeggios.
• More Bass Clef Note Reading
• Synopsis Needed