Beginning Piano (930)
.5 Credit
Grades 10-12

Beginning Piano class is a one-semester course that will provide students with an elementary foundation in piano skills. Topics covered will include basic notation, hand positions and technique, scales, chords and simple accompaniment, and the piano as a tool for writing (composing) music. This course is recommended for all students who plan post-graduate study in music, as well as any student who would just enjoy an opportunity to develop musical keyboard skills. Practice keyboards will be made available for in class use, but students should have access to either a piano or electronic keyboard at home for daily practice. Assessments will include both playing and written tests, but students will not be required to play in any concerts or public performances. This class is not designed for students who are already proficient on the keyboard, nor is it intended to be a substitute for private lessons.

Standardized, Indicators, and Scoring Criteria for Beginning Piano