MCCCD Program Description

Beginning Group Piano

Course: MUP130

First Term: 2019 Fall

Lec + Lab 1.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 3.0 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: T - Lab Load

Description: Basic introduction to playing piano through music reading, chords, rhythmic, and written activities. Designed for those with little or no piano experience.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Locate notes on the piano keyboard. (I) 2. Locate notes on the music staff. (II) 3. Play five note patterns in major and minor keys. (II, V) 4. Use root position primary chords to improvise simple accompaniments for folk melodies. (III) 5. Perform simple solo pieces. (IV) 6. Clap and notate easy rhythmic patterns. (VI)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Introduction A. Keyboard configuration: black note groups B. Finger numbers C. Location of white notes in relation to black groups D. Basic music terminology II. Note reading A. Major and minor five-note patterns B. Location of notes on the staff: both bass and treble III. Improvisation to accompany simple melodies IV. Solo repertoire A. Simple folk, pop, and traditional pieces B. Sight reading pieces with easy accompaniments V. Technique A. Easy five-finger exercises B. Staccato and legato touch C. Primary chords in major and minor keys D. Accompaniment patterns 1. Waltz bass 2. Alternating bass 3. Alberti Bass VI. Rhythm A. Clap easy rhythms B. Notate easy rhythms

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 11/27/2001

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