Course Description

This class is for beginners who would like to learn to play the piano or keyboard. You will learn to read music and play some notation which may be heard and played along with short sound files. If one of the items on your "To Do" list was to eventually learn to read music, why not try a stess-free instructor led online course? With this online course you’ll be astonished at the level of creativity you possess just waiting to be released! This is a 5 week, self-paced, online course. If you need additional help understanding the material presented, you can communicate with the instructor and fellow classmates. The instructor will monitor and track your progress throughout the class. LVS Online offers many wonderful learning tools to help you get the most out of your online course, including an online portfolio service that manages all your course registrations, certificate of completion option, a class discussion board to interact with your instructor and fellow classmates, free hosting account, and a student upload area. LVS is a Corel Training Partner. LVS students may purchase Corel products at a significant savings. Follow this link for details. LVS students are also eligible take advantage of special offers made available by famous software developers such as Andromeda, AV Bros, Extensis, Harry Heim, namesuppressed, Nik Multimedia, and Ulead. Details are provided in the classinfo link found in the confirmation of registration. If you would like to receive more information regarding this course, click on the "Contact Us" link in the Information section and we'll try to answer any of your questions within the day.

Course Requirements

Have a piano or keyboard to practice on for up to two hours weekly. You will need music manuscript paper for theory work. A working knowledge of your computer is essential: Free Windows Class Here Plan to devote approximately 3 - 4 hrs per week on the lesson, quiz, and assignment.

Course Prerequisites

None

Course Syllabus

Lesson 1 Posture Finger Numbers Musical Alphabet Keyboard Playing on the black keys Natural Hand Position Correct Finger Actions Developing a Firm Touch Lesson 2 Whole Tone Scale Treble Clef E G B Treble Lines Crotchet (Quarter Note) F A Treble Spaces Theory Work Lesson 3 Review of Treble Lines and Spaces Using 4th & 5th Fingers without reading notes E Major Chord RH & LH Direction in Music Processing Reading the Contours Theory Work Lesson 4 Bass Clef & Bass Staff Bass Spaces A C E G A Major Five Finger Position Notation to Read & Play RH & LH separately Theory Work Lesson 5 C Major Five Finger Position Notation to Read & Play RH & LH separately Creative Work Theory Work Lesson 6 Notation to Read & Play RH & LH together Theory Work Course Review

Course Excerpt

LESSON 1 Welcome. I do hope you enjoy this class and have fun learning. The objectives are to learn to read and play music, do some theory, and some aural work and learn to play in good rhythm. Rhythm is about the most important factor. Some of you might say, "What is rhythm". One answer would be "to play with good timing". I have compiled some sound files for this class. You will find them in the week 1 zip file located in the classroom. You may listen to them and play along with them. They are indicated with a blue font. Paragraphs commencing with a word highlighted in yellow signify that you will have some practice to carry out. The word 'key-bed' is indicated in a green font, and only applies to the piano. This week features on posture, finger numbers, musical alphabet, keyboard, playing on the black keys, natural hand position, correct finger actions and developing a firm touch, creating tunes, the grand staff, playing on the white keys, strengthening the fingers, developing gesture, and theory (written) work. Posture: There are four key points for posture: 1. Legs - a little apart with feet flat on floor. 2. Back - straight but not too rigid. 3. Wrists - not too high or low. 4. Fingers - rounded or curved. The front edge of the stool should be positioned away from the keyboard parallel with the front edge of the keyboard, and you should use approximately the front half of the stool to sit on. Ensure the back of your hand is not tilted towards the little finger side of the hand. Forearms should be approximately parallel with the floor. Do not let your fingers slide towards the edge of the keyboard. When holding a key down, do not move your finger on the key. More...

Course Goals

Upon completion of this course you will read and identify the notes on the staff without difficulty know and understand the different hand positions have a working knowledge of the different musical terms memorize the different finger numbers

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