This last term in our level 2 classical piano programme. If you have completed Piano/keyboards 2B or have existing keyboard and music reading skills, this course will further develop your technique and musicianship.
Learning modes and locations may be different depending on the course start date. Please check the location of your chosen course and read our guide to learning modes and locations to help you choose the right course for you.
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In this module you will work on grade 2 standard repertoire. 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. You need access to a full-sized digital or acoustic piano for lessons and practice. This course continues with Piano/keyboards 3A.
What will we cover?
Continued work on co-ordination: playing hands together in similar and contrary motion
Reading and playing patterns and shapes in music
Identification of primary chords
Major and Minor scales
Development of sight reading and rhythmic vocabulary
Recognising recurring fingering patterns in music (e.g. arpeggio shapes)
Recognise Key signatures of up to 3 flats or 3 sharps
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
Play grade 2 pieces hands together with fluency
Play the scales and arpeggios of G, F, D and A Major, and A, D E and G Minor.
Play with basic legato and staccato articulation
Understand simple and compound time signatures and more varied rhythmic patterns: quavers and dotted rhythms
Identify and play major and minor chords and melodies
Show conscious differentiation in dynamics and articulation
Hear and correct mistakes in your own and others' playing
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Students need to have been playing for two years or have completed ‘Piano/keyboards 2B’ as this course draws on material of Grade 2 standard. You will need to follow written and verbal instructions in English and engage in class discussions.
If you need any further advice please visit our Piano Department Pagewhich lists our full sequence of piano classes and you can always contact the music department directly - 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). Please check the City Lit Piano Repertoire Books Page to make sure that you obtain the correct book for your class. If you are unsure, please contact the music department for further advice. A notebook and pencil are also useful.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
This course leads to Piano/keyboards 3A. 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.
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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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. You need access to a full-sized digital or acoustic piano for lessons and practice. This course continues with Piano/keyboards 3A.</p><p>This last term in our level 2 classical piano programme. If you have completed Piano/keyboards 2B or have existing keyboard and music reading skills, this course will further develop your technique and musicianship.</p><ul><li>Continued work on co-ordination: playing hands together in similar and contrary motion</li><li>Reading and playing patterns and shapes in music</li><li>Identification of primary chords</li><li>Major and Minor scales</li><li>Development of sight reading and rhythmic vocabulary</li><li>Recognising recurring fingering patterns in music (e.g. arpeggio shapes)</li><li>Recognise Key signatures of up to 3 flats or 3 sharps</li></ul><ul><li>Play grade 2 pieces hands together with fluency</li><li>Play the scales and arpeggios of G, F, D and A Major, and A, D E and G Minor. </li><li>Play with basic legato and staccato articulation</li><li>Understand simple and compound time signatures and more varied rhythmic patterns: quavers and dotted rhythms</li><li>Identify and play major and minor chords and melodies</li><li>Show conscious differentiation in dynamics and articulation </li><li>Hear and correct mistakes in your own and others' playing</li></ul><p>Students need to have been playing for two years or have completed ‘Piano/keyboards 2B’ as this course draws on material of Grade 2 standard. You will need to follow written and verbal instructions in English and engage in class discussions.<br/><br/>If you need any further advice please visit our <strong><a href="https://www.citylit.ac.uk/blog/choosing-piano-class-city-lit" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Piano Department Page</a> </strong>which lists our full sequence of piano classes and you can always contact the music department directly - music@citylit.ac.uk</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). 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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
