Piano/keyboards 2C

About this course

The course develops keyboard coordination through hands-together playing, musical patterns, scales, arpeggio shapes and primary chords. Learners work with major and minor keys, key signatures, sight-reading, rhythmic patterns and simple compound time signatures, while applying legato, staccato, dynamics and articulation.

What you'll learn

• Play Grade 2 pieces with both hands and greater fluency.
• Perform the specified major and minor scales and arpeggios.
• Read key signatures of up to three flats or three sharps.
• Identify and play major and minor chords and melodies.
• Apply basic legato and staccato articulation with varied dynamics.
• Recognise and correct mistakes in personal and other players’ performances.

Is this course right for you?

This improver-level course is intended for pianists who have either been playing for around two years or completed Piano/keyboards 2B. Teaching combines tutor explanation and demonstration with group playing, individual tasks and class discussion. Regular practice between lessons is considered essential.

• Learners need to follow written and verbal instructions in English.
• The course includes both group playing and individual demonstration tasks.
• A regular practice routine of around 30 minutes, four to five times a week, is recommended.

Before you go

• Learners need access to a full-sized acoustic or digital piano for lessons and practice.
• One or two printed course books are usually needed.
• A notebook and pencil are useful.
• Google Classroom is used to share materials, messages and homework tasks.