Beginning Piano - 1:1 Instruction - Level C

This class picks up where Level B leaves off. Prospective students should be able to read standard notation in C position and know the names of the white keys on the piano. Students will continue to develop their sight-reading skills, play simple pieces using hands together, learn how to play legato and staccato, read and play in different time signatures and continue to develop dynamic control and phrasing. 

Week One: Review final pieces from Level B. Begin Piano Adventures Level 1 Lesson Book. Discuss and identify skips and steps on the staff and play new pieces in C position. Discuss slurs and practice playing legato phrases. 

Week Two: Practice skipping octaves on the piano while using the damper pedal. Learn to play staccato. Practice new pieces which use staccato and legato markings. 

Week Three: Continue reviewing pieces which combine legato and staccato markings. Spend time reviewing music terminology and practice identifying treble and bass clef notes. 

Week Four: Review material as needed, extend range beyond C 5 finger scale position and practice identifying space notes in the treble clef. Examine anchor C notes, explore treble C position.

Week Five: Practice pieces in treble C position and review previous material. 

Week Six: Review previous material, practice hand crossing and perform a mini-recital!