MCCCD Program Description

Class Piano II

Course: MUP132

First Term: 1995 Fall

Lec + Lab 2 Credit(s) 3 Period(s) 2.7 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S

Description: Continuation of Piano I with emphasis on elementary piano techniques including major and minor scales, transposition, improvisation, and sight reading

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Perform solo and ensemble pieces from the major historical periods. (I) 2. Play all major scales, two octaves with hands together. (II) 3. Play minor scales, one octave with hands together. (II) 4. Perform primary chord progressions in all major and minor keys using inversions. (II) 5. Perform major and minor arpeggios, two octaves, hands together. (II) 6. Play dominant seventh chords in all inversions. (II) 7. Improvise accompaniments to pop tunes, arias, and fold melodies. (III) 8. Sight read traditional repertoire, patriotic songs, and jazz/pop material. (III)
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. Repertoire A. Repertoire of all major historical periods with emphasis on performance practices B. Duets C. Ensemble pieces II. Technique A. All major scales, two octaves, hands together B. Harmonic minor scales, one octave, hands together C. Primary chord progressions with inversions D. Simple etudes with emphasis on scales, chords, and clusters E. Dominant seventh chords with inversions F. Modes G. Accompaniment patterns 1. Waltz bass 2. Jump bass 3. Alberti bass 4. March bass III. Improvisation A. Improvisation of simple pieces using modal and tonal five-note patterns, chords, and clusters B. Harmonization of folk, pop, and traditional melodies using all major and minor triads and dominant seventh chords, employing various accompaniment patterns C. Harmonize a melody using a fake sheet IV. Sight Reading A. Folk, pop, and traditional melodies with simple chordal accompaniments in root position B. Harmonization of melodies using primary chords with inversions C. Traditional repertoire, patriotic songs, and jazz/pop material

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 3/28/1995

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