Jazz Piano course London: City Lit

ABRSM jazz piano syllabus

A unique opportunity for classical piano teachers to become familiar with the material (style, harmony and improvisation) at grades 1-5, and develop your understanding of how to prepare exam candidates.

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Key course information

Dates
06/11/11 - 27/11/11

Day(s)
Sun

Duration
4 weeks

Time
11:15 - 16:15

Fees
Full fee: £153^NC

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
ME841

Availability
This course has finished

^NC: No concessionary fees available as there is no government funding for this course.

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Course outline

What is the course about?

Familiarise yourself with grades 1-5 of the AB jazz piano syllabus, and equip yourself to teach jazz improvisation.

What topics will we cover?

- Ear training
- Swing, latin, funk and African rhythms
- Roman numeral analysis, chord symbols, chord voicing, harmonic progression
- Scales and modes
- Musical patterns
- Improvisation1
- 12-bar blues
- Walking bass lines.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

- Demonstrate an improved knowledge of the syllabus and its requirements
- Deal with some of the problems in teaching this material
- Prepare pupils for the jazz exams with confidence
- Demonstrate an improved understanding of the jazz idiom.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

Participants should have fluent piano technique and reading skills, and experience of one-to-one piano teaching. You will need to follow written and verbal instructions in English and engage in class discussions.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

We will play material from books 1-5, and investigate the musical issues that arise. Demonstration and participation in aural tests and quick studies. Listen to recordings of syllabus tunes. Some of the course will take place in the keyboards room so each student sits at, and will play, a digital piano.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

Bring the AB jazz piano exam books grades 1 to 5.

Upon completion of this course, you will receive an ABRSM voucher to enable you, or a pupil, to take a jazz piano exam of your choice - valid for 12 months.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2630

music@citylit.ac.uk

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