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Introduction to Piano and Music: Music Moves Book B
Heather Kirkconnell
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In 22 weeks, beginning keyboard students will learn progressively longer music patterns and songs. This is a high energy, play-based pre-primer level piano class appropriate to young learners
Class Experience
US Grade Kindergarten - 2
Beginner Level
Structured similarly to Ready for Piano: Young Beginners, this is a great next step for students in-between the material used in Ready for Piano but not quite ready for Book 1 and using all five fingers in. This is the next step after Introduction to Piano and Music, Music Moves for Piano Book A. Students who have been in Ready for Piano or another complete beginner piano class may do well starting directly in this class. If you have any questions about your learner's experience and...
2 units//22 lessons//22 Weeks
Unit 1Preparatory Songs and GamesPreparatory Songs and Games10 lessons10 WeeksWeek 1Lesson 1Getting StartedWe learn the first two songs in the book, 'Chocolate Chip Cookies' and 'The Big Black Bear.'Week 2Lesson 2Music Patterns in ThreeWe continue working on 'The Big Black Bear' and learn 'Creepy Crawly'.Week 3Lesson 3More Patterns in ThreeWe learn the white keys C-E-G. Song: 'The Flower Garden'.Week 4Lesson 4Review C-GSongs to learn: 'Waddling Ducks' and 'The Parachute. The Diver.'Week 5Lesson 5Getting Comfortable around the KeyboardSongs to learn: 'Pepperoni Macaroni' and 'Sinking'Week 6Lesson 6Getting More Comfortable with Finding White KeysSong to learn: 'Valentine Box'Week 7Lesson 7Playing with Fingers 2 and 3Song to learn: 'Mary Had a Little Lamb', begin listening to 'The Jazzy Crocodile'Week 8Lesson 8Introduction to 'The Jazzy Crocodile'We'll start our longer song for this class, 'The Jazzy Crocodile'Week 9Lesson 9Practicing Longer SongsContinue practicing 'The Jazzy Crocodile' and add 'The Ghost'Week 10Lesson 10Playing with Fingers 2 and 3, continuedFinish 'The Jazzy Crocodile' New Song to learn: 'Dance of the Penguins'Unit 2Longer and/or More Challenging SongsLonger and/or More Challenging Songs12 lessons12 WeeksWeek 11Lesson 11Splashing MusicSong to learn: 'Splashing in Puddles'Week 12Lesson 12Night Music for BugsSong to learn: 'Fireflies'Week 13Lesson 13Wrist movement and other technical skillsLearn to play "The Buzz Saw" with a health wrist bounce and firm fingertips of fingers 2 and 3Week 14Lesson 14Longer Songs and Patterns 1Begin "Bluesy Blues"Week 15Lesson 15Bluesy Blues, continuedWe'll continue practicing Bluesy Blues together and add Giant FootstepsWeek 16Lesson 16A Shorter Song BreakSong to Learn: The Mosquito. Students will either finish Bluesy Blues and perform it in this class, or continue practicing it another week and perform it the following weekWeek 17Lesson 17Longer Songs and Patterns 2Finish The Mosquito, Begin 'The Low Down Boogie'Week 18Lesson 18The 12 Bar BluesContinue learning 'The Low Down Boogie'Week 19Lesson 19InterludeTwo easy songs while we practice the longer songs at the end of the book: 'The Mulberry Bush' and 'Pop Goes the Weasel', listen to and begin learning our final song, Flint Street BoogieWeek 20Lesson 20Final Project, Week 1We'll start our final song, Flint Street BoogieWeek 21Lesson 21Final Project, Week 2Continue learning the next part of our final song, Flint Street BoogieWeek 22Lesson 22Final Project, Week 3 and Celebration!Finish our final song, Flint Street Boogie and celebrate all the hard work we've
- Internalized rhythmic understanding of music patterns in two and three
- Comfort and enjoyment in creating one's own musical ideas at the piano or keyboard
- Ease in finding groups of 2 and 3 black keys, and finding white keys in relation to groups of two or three black keys
- Sing simple songs, preparing students to use the moveable do and la-based solfège system
- Play developmentally appropriate, progressively more challenging songs in preparation for Primer level Music Moves Book 1
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: 1-2 per weekFeedback: available upon requestDetails: Students should expect to practice 5-10 minutes a day, 4-6 days a weekCertificate of Completion
Frequency: available upon requestDetails: Students who complete this book will receive a congratulatory certificate celebrating their achievement.
1 file available upon enrollmentMusic Moves for Piano, by Marilyn Lowe, Book B A keyboard and a small area to move around in are required for this ongoing class. The keyboard should have at least 5 octaves, or 60 keys, and have touch sensitive or weighted keys. Students should also have an adjustable bench so they can sit at the correct height at the keyboard.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Young learners may need some guidance and help finding the keys and operating Zoom settings such as mute/unmute. Students should have Zoom configured so that they can "Use Original Sound"--otherwise your learner's playing will be filtered out as background noise by Zoom! Every class, we will begin with light stretching and movement to warm-up our bodies to play piano and our minds to play music! Please help your learner remember to practice--see me for support if this becomes difficult or your learner needs more guidance.
Joined November, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor’s of Music in Performance, Oberlin Conservatory, USA Diplôme de Perfectionnement, Conservatoire à Rayonnement Régional de Versailles, France 15+ years working, performing, and teaching piano, general music, choir, and organ all over the...
Group Class
$16
weekly or $349 for 22 classes1x per week, 22 weeks
30 min
Completed by 61 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-7
3-6 learners per class
