Beginning Piano is an introductory course in piano playing. Students will learn basic piano methods through short musical excerpts from the standard keyboard literature. Students will learn how to play the piano and how to read music in both the treble and bass clefs. Instruction will include basic music theory, rhythmic notation and keyboard harmony. Students are assessed/graded on both performance aptitude and written exams including quarterlies, a mid- term exam and a final exam. No prior musical experience is necessary to enroll in this course. Elective Credit Only. Musical Exploratory Courses are NOT Acceptable for Regents Diploma Graduation Requirement and Cannot be used to satisfy requirements for the 3- & 5-Unit Sequence in Music Education.
Prerequisites
10th, 11th or 12th Grade