MUSI 156 Intermediate Class Piano 2*

This course is a continuation of keyboard skills for the music major, covering major and minor scales, rhythm reading, harmonization, improvisation, transposition, intermediate piano solo and ensemble materials. Non-music majors may take this course with instructor permission.

Credits

1 Credit

Prerequisite

MUSI 155

MUSI 156Intermediate Class Piano 2*

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

II. Course Specification

Credit Hours Narrative

1 Credit

Prerequisite Narrative

MUSI 155

III. Catalog Course Description

This course is a continuation of keyboard skills for the music major, covering major and minor scales, rhythm reading, harmonization, improvisation, transposition, intermediate piano solo and ensemble materials. Non-music majors may take this course with instructor permission.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

  • Perform all White key Major and minor scales HS, two octaves in 8th notes at quarter note = MM.100
  • Perform root position primary chords in all the white key major and minor scales
  • Play white key major and minor chords and inversions – HS
  • Play I IV I V7 I progressions for white key major and minor keys
  • Review all the technique requirements from MUSI 155 with greater fluency
  • Harmonize simple melodies using primary chords
  • Perform intermediate ensembles with other classmates
  • Solo performance of Level 3-4 difficulty
  • Prepare to pass the Piano Proficiency Exam for Music Majors

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

VI. Delivery Methodologies