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Piano/keyboards 1F

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This is the final term of our beginners piano programme. For pianists who can play tunes and chords in simple keys, play legato and staccato and read music.
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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.

  • Start Date: 12 Jan 2026
    End Date: 23 Mar 2026
    Mon (Daytime): 11:45 - 13:15
    In Person
    Location: Keeley Street
    Duration: 11 sessions (over 11 weeks)
    Course Code: ME216F
    Tutors:  Sarha Moore
    Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £174.00
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  • Start Date: 14 Jan 2026
    End Date: 25 Mar 2026
    Wed (Evening): 18:00 - 19:30
    In Person
    Location: Keeley Street
    Duration: 11 sessions (over 11 weeks)
    Course Code: ME277F
    Tutors:  Gisela Meyer
    Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £249.00 Concession £174.00
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  • Start Date: 21 Apr 2026
    End Date: 30 Jun 2026
    Tue (Evening): 18:00 - 19:30
    In Person
    Location: Keeley Street
    Duration: 11 sessions (over 11 weeks)
    Course Code: ME208F
    Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £249.00 Concession £174.00
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  • Start Date: 24 Apr 2026
    End Date: 03 Jul 2026
    Fri (Daytime): 13:45 - 15:15
    In Person
    Location: Keeley Street
    Duration: 11 sessions (over 11 weeks)
    Course Code: ME246F
    Tutors:  Jonathan Wilson
    Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £174.00
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Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £174.00

What is the course about?

The course continues from ‘Piano/keyboards 1E’ and continues to develop greater fluency at the keyboard, with music notation and keyboard harmony. It also explores rhythmic vocabulary and dynamic contrasts using ABRSM Grade 1 standard repertoire. You will extend your knowledge of major and minor keys.

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
- Understanding different chord positions (inversions).
- Level 1 course repertoire will work towards an approximate grade 1 standard.
- Scales (over the 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 3 major and 1 minor scales and arpeggios, 1 octave hands separately
- Play and recognise forte and piano dynamics
- Play with finger staccato
- Play melodic lines with reliable legato technique
- Play rhythms with quavers
- Play simple tunes hands together with confident 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 1E 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 1F .. 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 need any further advice please take a moment to read our blog: Choosing a piano class at City lit which 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 20 minutes, 4-5 times per week.

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

A notebook and pencil are useful for this class and students should have access to a keyboard or piano for practice between classes plus material, usually one or two printed books (approx. cost £10 each).

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

This course leads to ‘Piano/keyboards 2A’.

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.

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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.