Beginner Piano Class - Part 8

In this 6 week course, students will continue learning to play the piano in a fun and encouraging setting.  We will be using the Alfred Prep Course for the Young Beginner - Level D, and will be playing from the lesson book as well as the solo book.  We will expect to cover about the first half of each book, although pacing of the class may be adjusted as necessary.  We will also use the Faber Playtime Piano Classics book - level 1.  Students should have completed the "Beginner Piano Class for Ages 5-8 - Part 7" OR have completed the Alfred Prep Course books A, B, C, OR a similar piano method.  If you are unsure of your child's level/readiness for this class, I will be happy to schedule an individual lesson to make an assessment.  

Week One:
We will review 8th note counting and talk about subdividing the beat.  We will learn about 8th rests and play songs in G Position.

Week Two:
We will learn about a new G Position (left hand one octave higher) and play several songs in this position.

Week Three:
We will learn about shifting hand positions within a song and the 8va (octave higher and octave lower) markings in music.  

Week Four:
We will learn about tempo markings and practice shifting hand positions.

Week Five:
We will learn about the damper pedal and continue to practice songs with shifting hand positions

Week Six:
We will learn about measuring half steps and whole steps in music.  We will review flats, sharps, and naturals.