Piano 2C

About this course

Students play digital pianos with headphones, enabling individual practice while the tutor listens in, alongside group tuition and playing. The course develops basic music notation and theory through work on scales, arpeggios, exercises and repertoire in varied styles. Practical playing covers melodies, chords and simple counterpoint with independent hands, as well as legato, staccato, dynamics, articulation and expression. Sessions also address posture, hand position, warm-ups and effective practice habits.

What you'll learn

• Demonstrate appropriate posture, hand position, warm-up methods and practice habits
• Play scales, arpeggios and exercises in simple major and minor keys
• Perform melodies, chords and simple counterpoint with independence between the hands
• Distinguish between legato and staccato playing
• Read and write simple music using dynamics, articulation and expression markings
• Perform piano repertoire in a range of styles

Is this course right for you?

The course is intended for piano players who can play simple pieces and have some music-reading skills. Previous study at Piano 2B or an equivalent standard is required. Participation includes both individual and group tuition, with short, regular practice between classes and access to a piano outside the classroom.

• Previous Piano 2B study or an equivalent standard is required
• Students should be prepared to practise for 20 to 30 minutes at least four times a week
• Access to an acoustic or digital piano outside class is needed

Before you go

• Students need access to an acoustic or digital piano outside class.
• Short, regular practice between classes is required, recommended at 20 to 30 minutes at least four times a week.
• Bring a notebook, pencil, eraser and manuscript paper for music notation.
• The course text is Adult Piano Adventures All-in-One Book 2 by Faber.
• Headphones are provided, although students are encouraged to bring their own.