MUS 339 - Piano for Composition Majors

Institution:

Heidelberg University

Subject:

Music

Description:

(1 sem. hr.) To develop piano skills commonly used by composers, the course will focus on: scales, basic chord progressions, open score reading (instrumental and choral) which includes playing selected voices, performance of excerpts utilizing one or more transposing instruments as well as alto and tenor clefs, harmonization of melodies at sight including common chromatic harmonies, transposition of single line melodies, harmonic reduction, and figured bass. Sight reading of accompaniments and four- hand music. Preparation of solo literature. PREREQUISITES: Completion of Piano Proficiency

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.heidelberg.edu

Phone Number:

(419) 448-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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