This is the second year of our beginners' classical piano programme and repertoire will be of a pre-grade 1 standard. Improve your eye/hand coordination, music reading and technique.
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The course continues from Piano/keyboards 1D and aims to develop greater fluency with your playing, with music notation and also keyboard harmony. It also explores rhythmic vocabulary and dynamic contrasts. You will learn to recognise and play chords I, IV and V in major and minor keys and study at least one piece of an approximate ABRSM grade 1 standard. It continues with piano/keyboards 1F.
What will we cover?
Extended work on rhythmical patterns
Development of legato technique
Development of finger staccato
Theoretical and practical of understanding of major and minor keys in pieces and studies
Harmonisation of simple melodies
Aural skills: develop your keyboard harmony skills alongside playing and theoretical work
Piano/keyboards 1 course repertoire will work towards an approximate grade 1 standard.
Scales (over the whole year): C, G and F majors and A minor (harmonic and melodic, one octave).
Arpeggios in the same keys as scales (1 octave, hands separately).
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
Play and recognise basic chords I, IV and V chords
Play a major and minor scale and arpeggio, 1 octave, hands separately
Play and recognise forte and piano dynamics
Play staccato
Play melodic lines with reliable legato technique
Play rhythms with quavers
Play simple tunes hands together with reasonable co-ordination and fluency.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Students need to have been playing for over a year or have completed Piano/keyboards 1D and you will need to follow written and verbal instructions in English and engage in class discussions.
If you already have experience of playing piano and reading music, and are not sure about your level, you can download our: preparation piece for piano/Keyboards 1E . If you can play this piece easily (with two weeks’ practice) then this class is the right level for you. We also recommend you study this music ready for the start of your class as it addresses many of the points already covered in the previous piano class.
If you already have experience of playing piano and/or reading music, please visit the City Lit Piano Department Page to help you choose the right level. If you need any further advice, please email music@citylit.ac.uk.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
All courses use Google Classroom to share materials and messages, including any homework tasks. You will learn through: - tutor explanation and demonstration - group playing and individual demonstration tasks To make good progress a regular practice routine is essential. We recommend a minimum of 20 minutes, 4-5 times per week.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
This course leads to Piano/keyboards 1F. You may wish to support your learning through a focus on reading, writing and hearing music and musical patterns. For more details about musicianship and music theory please visit our blog: Musicianship and music theory at City lit which lists our full sequence of musicianship and music theory classes.
Elli is a classically trained pianist and piano tutor from Greece, based in London. She holds an MA in Piano Performance and the LRAM piano teaching diploma from the Royal Academy of Music, a Bachelor's degree in Musicology from the University of Athens and degrees in Advanced Music Theory (Counterpoint and Fugue). She has performed professionally as a solo pianist and as part of ensembles and orchestras in the UK, USA and many European countries. Her concerts have included lectured recitals, all-Chopin recitals and all-Bach recitals. Elli is passionate about education and believes that music should be taught and enjoyed at any age. She has been teaching piano and music theory to students of all levels, from complete beginners to advanced, in various schools in London for the past 10 years. She has also given piano masterclasses in Greece and in the USA.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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If you can play this piece easily (with two weeks’ practice) then this class is the right level for you. We also recommend you study this music ready for the start of your class as it addresses many of the points already covered in the previous piano class.</p><p>If you already have experience of playing piano and/or reading music, please visit the <strong><a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/choosing-piano-class-city-lit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">City Lit Piano Department Page</a></strong> to help you choose the right level. If you need any further advice, please email <strong><a href="mailto:music@citylit.ac.uk?subject=Piano%20Classes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">music@citylit.ac.uk</a></strong>. </p><p>All courses use Google Classroom to share materials and messages, including any homework tasks.<br/>You will learn through:<br/>- tutor explanation and demonstration<br/>- group playing and individual demonstration tasks<br/>To make good progress a regular practice routine is essential. We recommend a minimum of 20 minutes, 4-5 times per week.</p><p>Most of our beginners classes use <strong><a href="https://pianoadventures.com/product/adult-piano-adventures-all-in-one-course-book-1/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Adult Piano Adventures, all-in-one piano course (Faber) Book 1</a></strong>, which you will need to purchase your own copy of. All of our tutors have different teaching styles, and occasionally choose to use different books. Please check the <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a0zAXTERFh-iDm-UaX50OdGAXx3FbwyKHwx8vK2PPSg/edit?tab=t.0#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>City Lit Piano Repertoire Books Page</strong></a> to make sure that you obtain the correct book for your class. If you are unsure, please <a href="mailto:music@citylit.ac.uk?subject=Piano%20Classes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>contact the music department</strong></a> for further advice. </p><p>This course leads to Piano/keyboards 1F. You may wish to support your learning through a focus on reading, writing and hearing music and musical patterns. For more details about musicianship and music theory please visit our blog: <a href="http://www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/musicianship-music-theory-courses-city-lit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Musicianship and music theory at City lit </a> which lists our full sequence of musicianship and music theory classes.</p>MusicPiano/keyboards classesvirtual199249174ME209ENONEThu14/01/27 - 18/03/2712:30 - 14:0012:3014:0010 sessions (over 10 weeks)105-10 weeksDaytimeWeekdayOnlineOnlineElli TsampaSome experienceAvailable courses2027-01-14T00:00:00+00:00Jan 2027Performing arts249249Piano/keyboards 1E onlinepiano-keyboards-1e-online/me209e-2627<p>This is the second year of our beginners' classical piano programme and repertoire will be of a pre-grade 1 standard. Improve your eye/hand coordination, music reading and technique.</p>0000-Available|2027-01-14 00:00:00<p>The course continues from Piano/keyboards 1D and aims to develop greater fluency with your playing, with music notation and also keyboard harmony. It also explores rhythmic vocabulary and dynamic contrasts. You will learn to recognise and play chords I, IV and V in major and minor keys and study at least one piece of an approximate ABRSM grade 1 standard. It continues with piano/keyboards 1F.</p><p>This is the second year of our beginners' classical piano programme and repertoire will be of a pre-grade 1 standard. Improve your eye/hand coordination, music reading and technique.</p><ul><li>Extended work on rhythmical patterns</li><li>Development of legato technique</li><li>Development of finger staccato</li><li>Theoretical and practical of understanding of major and minor keys in pieces and studies</li><li>Harmonisation of simple melodies</li><li>Aural skills: develop your keyboard harmony skills alongside playing and theoretical work</li><li>Piano/keyboards 1 course repertoire will work towards an approximate grade 1 standard.</li><li>Scales (over the whole year): C, G and F majors and A minor (harmonic and melodic, one octave).</li><li>Arpeggios in the same keys as scales (1 octave, hands separately).</li></ul><ul><li>Play and recognise basic chords I, IV and V chords</li><li>Play a major and minor scale and arpeggio, 1 octave, hands separately</li><li>Play and recognise forte and piano dynamics</li><li>Play staccato</li><li>Play melodic lines with reliable legato technique</li><li>Play rhythms with quavers</li><li>Play simple tunes hands together with reasonable co-ordination and fluency.</li></ul><p>Students need to have been playing for over a year or have completed Piano/keyboards 1D and you will need to follow written and verbal instructions in English and engage in class discussions.<br/><br/>If you already have experience of playing piano and reading music, and are not sure about your level, you can download our: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/19GeuMYc1HYAdjD5a_9G0n4E3oQj-MRwv/view?usp=sharing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> preparation piece for piano/Keyboards 1E </a>. If you can play this piece easily (with two weeks’ practice) then this class is the right level for you. We also recommend you study this music ready for the start of your class as it addresses many of the points already covered in the previous piano class.</p><p>If you already have experience of playing piano and/or reading music, please visit the <strong><a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/choosing-piano-class-city-lit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">City Lit Piano Department Page</a></strong> to help you choose the right level. If you need any further advice, please email <strong><a href="mailto:music@citylit.ac.uk?subject=Piano%20Classes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">music@citylit.ac.uk</a></strong>. </p><p>All courses use Google Classroom to share materials and messages, including any homework tasks.<br/>You will learn through:<br/>- tutor explanation and demonstration<br/>- group playing and individual demonstration tasks<br/>To make good progress a regular practice routine is essential. We recommend a minimum of 20 minutes, 4-5 times per week.</p><p>Most of our beginners classes use <strong><a href="https://pianoadventures.com/product/adult-piano-adventures-all-in-one-course-book-1/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Adult Piano Adventures, all-in-one piano course (Faber) Book 1</a></strong>, which you will need to purchase your own copy of. All of our tutors have different teaching styles, and occasionally choose to use different books. Please check the <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a0zAXTERFh-iDm-UaX50OdGAXx3FbwyKHwx8vK2PPSg/edit?tab=t.0#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>City Lit Piano Repertoire Books Page</strong></a> to make sure that you obtain the correct book for your class. If you are unsure, please <a href="mailto:music@citylit.ac.uk?subject=Piano%20Classes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>contact the music department</strong></a> for further advice. </p><p>This course leads to Piano/keyboards 1F. You may wish to support your learning through a focus on reading, writing and hearing music and musical patterns. For more details about musicianship and music theory please visit our blog: <a href="http://www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/musicianship-music-theory-courses-city-lit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Musicianship and music theory at City lit </a> which lists our full sequence of musicianship and music theory classes.</p>MusicPiano/keyboards classesconfigurable
