MUSIC 142 - Class Piano

Number of Credits: 2
Class Piano is an active study in learning to read and perform the most basic, beginning-leveled music on the piano. Students will understand the introductory principals of harmonic structure, and achieve adequate facility with the keyboard (Fall & Spring Only) Two hours lecture each week. Two Credits. Two billable hours.

Pre-requisite(s): eligibility for ENG 001.
Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

To gain keyboard facility commensurate with elementary skills of musicianship;
To develop the ability to play simple accompaniments;
To sight-read, transpose, improvise and harmonize at the elementary level;
To understand the structure of music through keyboard experience;
To analyze the rhythmic, melodic and harmonic elements of short piano pieces;
To promote musicianship by studying and playing simple compositions;
To examine various styles and utilizing various incipient techniques.