Online Class: How to Play the Piano
|  | | | | | Course Cost: 6 Month Subscription Basic Course (no certificate) = $50.00 Course with Online Certificate* = $75.00 |
Music teacher Brenda Blanchard is offering this basic course on music reading and keyboard skills. At the end of her course students will accomplish 7 goals: 1. Students should be able to read all kinds of notes, identify the notes on the staff without difficulty. 2. Master the notes and kinds of notes. 3. Know and understand the different hand positions. 4. Have a working knowledge of the different musical terms like for example allegro and adagio or andante. 5. Understand the meaning of intervallic reading. 6. Memorized the different finger numbers and know by heart. 7. Pass the final examination by submitting their own recording of a song which has been assigned to each one in the class. * Document your course completion with an online certificate (additional shipping/handling charges apply for hard copy delivery). Instantly download, print, and share your certificate and CEUs once awarded. UniversalClass™ offers many wonderful learning tools to help you get the most out of your online course,
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 Course Description Have you ever started playing piano but got stumped and frustrated with the theory? Then you've come to the right class. This course introduces the keyboard skills and fundamentals you will need to become a successful pianist. It provides for a step-by-step explanation on how to play the piano. If you need help with the written theory and you want to learn more about how to read and write notes. All you need to do is to enroll in this class. This course includes activities that will help you use the musical alphabet to read and write notes on the staff, identify intervals, and write sharps and flats. Not only does this course emphasize note reading but will help you develop a keen intelligent understanding of the musical notes and alphabet. In no time you will be playing the piano or keyboard and most especially read and play any music as you appreciate it! Course Lessons |  | Lesson 1: The Grand Staff, Different Note Names and How to Identify them on the StaffThe lesson shall help the student gain an in depth knowledge and mastery of the different note names as they learn to locate where they are on the keyboard and on the piano as well. | Lesson 2: Movement, Time Value and Types of NotesThe student should be provided with the understanding of how notes move on the staff. This lesson aims to explain the movement of notes on the staff and the types of notes and number of beats each note receives. | Lesson 3: Understanding the Time and the Key SignatureIt is important that the student understands the time and key signature. Learning to read notes and understanding the time and key signatures in music will make a good musical foundation in every student. | Lesson 4: Dynamics, Repeat Sign and the Different RestsIn order to be a good piano player, one must follow the dynamic markings and watch out for them in a piece. | Lesson 5: ArticulationThis lesson aims to explain and describe the different ways of articulation used in piano playing so that the student will have the opportunity to learn and use them properly and in order for the student to become well rounded players. | Lesson 6: TEMPOThis lesson shall explain what tempo is in music and help the student understand the importance of tempo and how to observe it while practicing. |
Optional Certificates Awarded - Certificate of Attendance
- Certificate of Class Participation
- Certificate of Appreciation
- Certificate of Merit
- Certificate of Outstanding Achievement
- Certificate of Academic Excellence
I will give the students certificates upon their completion of all the requirements. In addition to the standard Certificate of Course Completion, Merit Awards may be issued by the instructor at his/her own discretion and are based on student achievement. Merit awards also incur an additional $30.00 processing fee that covers the customization, printing, and delivery of the award, as well as access to the UniversalClass™ Portfolio Service that documents your achievements online. Official Merit Awards have a serial number that verifies the authenticity of the award (great for employers to verify your achievement).
| | Additional Information | Course Title | : | How to Play the Piano | | CEU Value | : | | | Course Number | : | 15110 | | Course Type | : | How To | | Course URL | : | | | Course Rating | : |  | | Instructor | : | | | Syllabus | : | | | Duration | : | Continuous: Enroll anytime! | | Course Fee | : | Basic Course: $50 | | | | |
NOT FOR COLLEGE CREDIT This is a non-credit course, and is provided for your personal enrichment.
This course is not intended to be a substitute for any state, government, licensing, or educational requirements.
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