MUS 125 - Piano Class I

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Music

Description:

Piano Class I is an introductory course in piano-playing techniques. The course is applied and provides facilities for class participation and out-of-class practice. Scales, music reading and the playing of simple folk songs and piano works will be included. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Identify all keys on the piano and all symbols applicable to basic piano music; Control various hand positions with left- and right-hand independence; Perform simple rhythmic designs using upper- and lower-arm coordination and independent finger dexterity; Demonstrate major and minor scales with appropriate fingering, both hands and parallel motion; Apply basic harmony as an accompaniment to simple melodies; Play solo songs and simple piano works; Sight read simple polyphonic, two-hand piano music; Perform in an in-class recital.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

New students should complete Placement Testing prior to registration; Visiting students may submit college transcript

Corequisites:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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