PA2900 Piano Class I

Piano Class is an introductory level class for anyone with or without previous keyboard experience. Students in this semester-long course develop their keyboard playing skills and basic musicianship skills. Individual instruction is provided in playing technique, note reading in both bass and treble clefs, playing chords, and harmonizing melodies from a lead sheet. Music vocabulary, notation concepts, and some music theory concepts are also introduced. Musical selections are chosen from a variety of styles from classical to contemporary. 

Grade: 9-12

Credit: 0.5 (offered Semester 1 and Semester 2)

PA2901 Piano Class II

Piano Class II is for students who have already taken Piano Class I or for students who have previous experience playing the piano. Students in this semester-long course continue developing their piano playing skills and musicianship skills. Individual instruction is provided in playing technique, note reading in both bass and treble clefs, more advanced rhythms, playing chords, and harmonizing melodies from a lead sheet. Music vocabulary, notation concepts, and music theory concepts are also introduced. Musical selections are chosen from a variety of styles from classical to contemporary and more. Students in this class develop skills to be a piano player. NOTE: Students may be placed in Piano I if not enough sign up for Piano II, but Piano II students will work on a more advanced track.

Grade: 9-12

Credit: 0.5