This third year of our classical piano programme continues with repertoire of a grade 1 standard. Improve your technique, fluency of reading and playing, and exploring more complex rhythmic patterns.
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This course begins with repertoire of a grade 1 standard and moves towards grade 2 over the duration of the three terms. You will achieve greater confidence, fluency and control of the keyboard. You will also improve general musicianship, keyboard harmony skills and aural awareness, as well as extending your theoretical knowledge.
What will we cover?
Technical problems, style and performance skills will be discussed
There may be some opportunity to play duets and ensemble exercises
Devise and master technical exercises, harmonise simple melodies, and sight-read
Developing greater co-ordination between hands, rhythm/pulse and establishing reliable dynamic control
Chords and inversions
Scales and Arpeggios
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
Play and recognise the primary chords in a variety of major and minor keys
Play major and minor scales and arpeggios 1 or 2 octaves hands separately and together
Play and recognise different dynamics
Play and recognise different articulation
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Students need to be able to play a grade 1 standard piece, or have completed Piano/keyboards 2A, as this course works towards material of an approximate grade 2 standard. You need to be able to follow written and verbal instructions in English and engage in class discussions.
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 30 minutes, 4-5 times per week.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Students should have access to an acoustic or digital piano for practice between classes plus material, usually one or two printed books (approx. cost £10 each).
This course leads to Piano/keyboards level 2C. City Lit offers a wide range of piano classes from beginner to advanced levels. If you are new to City Lit piano classes, please take a moment to read our Piano Department page which lists our full sequence of piano classes.
Simon has been working as a musician for nearly forty years, initially solely as a performer with occasional composition, and then more latterly in education. After a mainly classical music training, he studied music at Goldsmiths College. His first job was at the Laban Dance School as an accompanist for contemporary dance, which required extensive improvisation, an experience that proved very useful training for his subsequent work as a keyboard session player in live performance and recording studios. In 2000, Simon became involved with adult education, and started working at City Lit teaching jazz, pop and classical piano and theory, and also as a community musician and workshop leader for Trinity College of Music, working with all ages. He has taught on Jazz Summer Schools for the Workers Music Association and Music for People, worked as accompanist and workshop leader for Mbawula, a South African Township choral project, and set up a weekly Jazz club in Hackney. Simon runs a successful private teaching practice in addition to his City Lit classes.
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 are new to City Lit piano classes, please take a moment to read our <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/choosing-piano-class-city-lit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Piano Department page</a> which lists our full sequence of piano classes.</p>MusicPiano/keyboards classesvirtual229229160ME242BNONEMon11/01/27 - 22/03/2718:15 - 19:4518:1519:4511 sessions (over 11 weeks)1111 weeks or longerEveningWeekdayOnlineOnlineSimon AtkinsSome experienceAvailable courses2027-01-11T00:00:00+00:00Jan 2027Performing arts229229Piano/keyboards 2B onlinepiano-keyboards-2b-online/me242b-2627<p>This third year of our classical piano programme continues with repertoire of a grade 1 standard. Improve your technique, fluency of reading and playing, and exploring more complex rhythmic patterns.</p>0000-Available|2027-01-11 00:00:00<p>This course begins with repertoire of a grade 1 standard and moves towards grade 2 over the duration of the three terms. You will achieve greater confidence, fluency and control of the keyboard. You will also improve general musicianship, keyboard harmony skills and aural awareness, as well as extending your theoretical knowledge.</p><p>This third year of our classical piano programme continues with repertoire of a grade 1 standard. Improve your technique, fluency of reading and playing, and exploring more complex rhythmic patterns.</p><ul><li>Technical problems, style and performance skills will be discussed</li><li>There may be some opportunity to play duets and ensemble exercises</li><li>Devise and master technical exercises, harmonise simple melodies, and sight-read</li><li>Developing greater co-ordination between hands, rhythm/pulse and establishing reliable dynamic control</li><li>Chords and inversions</li><li>Scales and Arpeggios</li></ul><ul><li>Play and recognise the primary chords in a variety of major and minor keys</li><li>Play major and minor scales and arpeggios 1 or 2 octaves hands separately and together</li><li>Play and recognise different dynamics</li><li>Play and recognise different articulation</li></ul><p>Students need to be able to play a grade 1 standard piece, or have completed Piano/keyboards 2A, as this course works towards material of an approximate grade 2 standard. You need to be able to follow written and verbal instructions in English and engage in class discussions.</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:</p><ul><li>tutor explanation and demonstration</li><li>group playing and individual demonstration tasks</li></ul><p>To make good progress a regular practice routine is essential. We recommend a minimum of 30 minutes, 4-5 times per week.</p><p>Students should have access to an acoustic or digital piano for practice between classes plus material, usually one or two printed books (approx. cost £10 each).</p><p><br/>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. <br/>A notebook and pencil is also useful. </p><p>This course leads to Piano/keyboards level 2C. City Lit offers a wide range of piano classes from beginner to advanced levels. If you are new to City Lit piano classes, please take a moment to read our <a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/choosing-piano-class-city-lit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Piano Department page</a> which lists our full sequence of piano classes.</p>MusicPiano/keyboards classesconfigurable
