Introduction to Piano and Music: Music Moves Book B, Part 2/2
Heather Kirkconnell
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In this final class of the pre-primary level of playing for young pianists, we will learn longer songs while continuing to play, create, and enjoy making music
Class experience
This is the next step class after Introduction to Piano and Music, Music Moves Book B, Part 1/2. Older and more experienced beginners may begin in this course or in Part 1. Following completion of this class, they will be ready for primer-level studies in Music Moves for Piano, Book 1. This class features extra-small groups for more individualized attention for young pianists. Students can expect to start each week practicing music patterns by clapping, singing, moving, and inventing their...
10 lessons//10 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1Review and introduction to the courseSongs to play: 'Three Blind Mice' and happy and sad sounds in musicWeek 2Lesson 2Moving around the Keyboard while PlayingSongs to learn: 'Splashing in Puddles' and 'Ring Around the Rosy'Week 3Lesson 3Night Music for BugsSong to learn: 'Fireflies'Week 4Lesson 4More songs for Fingers 2-3Songs to learn: 'The Buzz Saw' and 'The Mosquito'Week 5Lesson 5Longer Songs and Patterns 1Song to learn: 'Giant Foot Steps', Song to start: 'Bluesy Blues'Week 6Lesson 6Blues SoundsContinue 'Bluesy Blues'Week 7Lesson 7Longer Songs and Patterns 2Song to learn: 'The Low Down Boogie'Week 8Lesson 8The 12 Bar BluesContinue learning 'The Low Down Boogie'Week 9Lesson 9Long Songs and Patterns 3Song to learn: 'Flint Street Boogie'Week 10Lesson 10Celebration and completion of the BookWe'll finish up 'The Low Down Boogie' and 'Flint Street Boogie'
Internalized rhythmic understanding of music patterns in two and three Sing simple songs using the moveable do and la-based solfege system Comfort and enjoyment in creating one's own musical ideas at the piano or keyboard, and feeling empowered to play and present one's creation publicly to the group Ease in finding groups of 2 and 3 black keys, and finding white keys in relation to those groups of black keys Comfortable, age-appropriate piano and keyboard technique Learn fun and engaging songs appropriate to young musicians and inspire a lifetime of making and enjoying music
Homework Offered
Students should expect to practice 5-10 minutes a day, 5-7 days a week, and may rely on review of the practice videos I post in the classroom to guide their home practice0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
Music Moves for Piano, by Marilyn Lowe, Book B (All of this was previously purchased for the Part 1/2 class!) A keyboard and a small area to move around in are required for this ongoing class. The keyboard should have about 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! This includes stepping, clapping, a little jumping, and sometimes walking in place. Please help your learner remember to practice--see me for support if this becomes difficult or your learner needs more guidance.
Rising Star
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(256)
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
$159
for 10 classes1x per week, 10 weeks
30 min
Completed by 28 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-7
2-5 learners per class
