An introduction to the world of classical piano: learn the basics about the instrument, names of the notes and where they are, and how to play some simple tunes. Find out whether piano is the instrument for you!
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This short course is designed to give you a brief introduction to what learning piano is all about. It is designed for absolute beginners with no previous experience of playing piano or reading music notation.
What will we cover?
Names and patterns of the keys.
Simple rhythm values.
Finger numbers and movements.
Simple alphabet notation (C, D, E, F G).
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
Know names of the keys on the piano.
Play a simple tune with one hand.
Show some knowledge of simple rhythm values.
Understand basic notation.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This course is for absolute beginners in both playing and reading music, it is not suitable for those who have had piano lessons in the past. If you are not a complete beginner, please email music@citylit.ac.uk for advice on which course would be most suitable for you. You need to be able to listen to and follow instructions in English.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
You will be taught through playing in a group, tutor demonstration and explanation. Each student uses their own digital piano.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
There are no extra costs. There is no need to bring anything to the course.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Our Piano taster classes aim to give you an introduction to learning the piano at City lit. If you enjoyed this course you can join our regular piano programme, for absolute beginners beginning with Piano/keyboards 1A starting in September.
Maya-Leigh Rosenwasser is a performer, improviser, composer and researcher specialising in performing and composing works for piano (solo and chamber), live electronics and multi-disciplinary ensembles. She graduated from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in 2018 with a BMus in Classical Piano Performance and later, a Masters of Music (Distinction) from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance. Notable performances include solo recitals at Kyrios Steinway Gallery, Leeds International Piano Competition, Oxford University, Bishopsgate Institute, Cafe Oto, Snape Maltings and Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival. Alongside her busy and eclectic performance career, Maya-Leigh has extensive teaching experience working with students of all ages including leading Higher Education workshops and performance classes at Trinity Laban. She firmly believes that music should be accessible and enjoyable at every level and that learning the piano can be such a rewarding and confidence building experience as an adult. She has ran piano workshops and community classes in the Pianodrome, Farnham Maltings, The Artsdepot and Finchley Youth Theatre.
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