MUS 172 - Applied Music Piano Minor–Freshman

Credits: 1
Instructional Contact Hours: 1

Private instruction/lessons provided and a minimum number of hours of weekly practice is required. A jury examination will be held at the end of each semester.

Prerequisite(s): Permission of music department
Corequisite(s): None
Lecture Hours: 15 Lab Hours: 0
Meets MTA Requirement: None
Pass/NoCredit: No

Outcomes and Objectives

Develop technical skills.
1. Play all major and white key minor scales, 2 octaves, as 8th notes with quarter at 60-80, HT.
2. Play minor triads and inversions, HS/HT.
3. Play I-IV-I-V-V7-I cadences for all major keys.
4. Play all major and white key minor arpeggios, 2 octaves, HS/HT.
Study classical piano repertoire and prepare for performance in jury.
1. Prepare 3 pieces, memorized, in contrasting styles and from 3 historical periods.
2. Know the Repertoire: same as MUS 171 for minimum; also suggested, Classics to Modern #17 or 27, Bastien Literature 1 & 2, or similar.
3. Prepare 1 or more technical etudes.
3. Perform for piano jury evaluation at end of semester.
1. Play scales, chords, and arpeggios in 2-3 keys.
2. Play 2 pieces, both memorized.