MUS 122C - Class Piano II KCC AA/DA

Institution:

Kapiolani Community College

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Description:

1 hour lecture, 2 hours lecture/lab per week Prerequisite(s): MUS 121C with a grade of "C" or higher, or consent of instructor. MUS 122C is the second of a four-semester sequence in learning how to play the piano. Basic principles of performance will be explored, with a focus on expanding technical facility and sightreading skills. Students will play on both digital and acoustic pianos in the electronic piano lab. Practice facilities are available on weekdays. Upon successful completion of MUS 122C, the student should be able to: Play all major scales and arpeggios, as well as the Group I minor scales (all three forms), two octaves/ two hands. Play in four different articulation styles: legato, staccato, marcato, and portato. Apply wrist rotation coupled with varied arm weight to achieve greater finesse in dynamic contrast. Identify major key signatures and their relative minor keys. Build major and minor triads in root position, as well as 1st and 2nd inversion triads. Play songs and technique exercises from second-level literature, as well as supplementary repertoire from a text such as First Bach Album. Mind-map recital repertoire with colors and phrase shapes, then perform two of the three required recital selections by memory.

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2.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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