Second steps in piano playing

For those who have completed 'Introduction to piano playing' or who have had about three months' tuition. Develop your piano playing further.

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Key course information

Dates
15/01/12 - 25/03/12

Day(s)
Sun

Duration
11 weeks

Time
13:45 - 15:15

Fees
Full fee: £143^NC

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
ME866*

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?

The aim of the course is to increase fluency at the keyboard, develop hand/eye co-ordination and the ability to recognise patterns and shapes. Begin to work on playing hands together regularly. To extend range outside 5-finger position - develop confidence at keyboard over wider range. Toe extend aural and keyboard skills to match increasing fluency and understanding. To increase ability to evaluate a piece of music for yourself and to recognise mistakes in the playing of others as an aid to effective practice. Students are expected to practice at least 20 minutes a day.

What topics will we cover?

- Work on co-ordination. Aim to increase fluency of reading at sight without looking down at keyboard.
- More work on shapes and patterns. Introduction of scale and chord pattern.
- Extension and consolidation of rhythmic work. Familiarity with 2/4, 3/4, 4/4 and on common rhythmic patterns within these time signatures.
- Development of sight-reading skills up to interval of 5th.
- Aim to develop your aural ability to accurately identify mistakes made in the playing of others and then hopefully in your own playing.

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

- read music at least within 2 octaves
- play at least one complete piece from the course repertoire for the term
- play at least 2 major scales played by one hand at a time
- remember and perform melodies or rhythms played by tutor of up to 2 bars in length
- co-ordinate hands together using single notes and simple chords in left hand in left hand.

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

You should have completed Introduction to piano playing. 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?

Group work. Tutor demonstration. Practical classes with aural work to back up all theoretical study.

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

Tutor writes and provides some material. Tutor may ask you to purchase music or take it on loan from a library (including City Lit library).
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Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

Yes. Before you can enrol on this course, you need to have an advisory interview with the relevant department. Without this the enrolment team will be unable to process your enrolment. Please contact the department to arrange your interview, or to find out about drop-in sessions.

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. Self-assessment, encouraged by tutor; peer assessment, verbal tutor assessment.

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?

Piano level 1 - progress in playing.

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

Auditions and Advice Information

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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Dates	Day(s)	Time	Duration	Fees	Snr	Conc	Code	Availability
18/04/12 to 27/06/12	Wed	14:30 - 16:00	10 weeks	£110	£64	£34	ME869	Full	» Select
21/04/12 to 30/06/12	Sat	10:30 - 12:00	10 weeks	£110	£66	£36	ME223	Contact department	» Select
22/09/11 to 01/12/11	Thu	11:15 - 12:45	10 weeks	£110	£64	N/A	ME203	Finished	» Select
25/09/11 to 04/12/11	Sun	15:30 - 17:00	10 weeks	£143	£143	£143	ME214	Contact department	» Select
10/01/12 to 13/03/12	Tue	16:00 - 17:30	10 weeks	£110	£64	£34	ME211	Contact department	» Select
11/01/12 to 14/03/12	Wed	18:15 - 19:45	10 weeks	£119	£119	£38	ME273	Contact department	» Select
13/01/12 to 16/03/12	Fri	19:30 - 21:00	10 weeks	£119	£119	£38	ME213	Contact department	» Select
15/01/12 to 25/03/12	Sun	13:45 - 15:15	11 weeks	£143	£143	£143	ME866	Contact department	» Select

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Tel: 020 7492 2630

music@citylit.ac.uk

Auditions and Advice Information

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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