Learn Piano Now (Level 9) with Dr. Nathan

Week 1: Pick-Up Measure
Level 9 begins with a review of previous levels. Students will be engaged in several activities to assess what they remember and how familiar they are with previous material. We will explore songs that do not begin on the first beat of a measure and learn "There is a Balm in Gilead."

Week 2: 6/8 Time Signature
Students will build on their knowledge of 3/8 time signature to understand 6/8 time signature. We will review "Pop Goes the Weasel" in 6/8 rather than 3/4. Students will also be given the opportunity to compose in treble clef

Week 3: LH Chords
In Week 3, we will continue working "Pop Goes the Weasel" by adding LH chords. Students will also review some of the black-key 5-finger patterns learned in Level 7 before improvising in 6/8. 

Week 4: Posture and Hand Position
During Week 4, students will perform for each other and engage in musical discussion. Before performing, each student will assess their posture and hand position with feedback from Dr. Nathan. Students will also learn "The Bear Went over the Mountain" in 6/8.  

Week 5: Hand Crossing
Students will review hand crossing while adding chords to "The Bear Went over the Mountain" We will also explore asymmetrical 5-finger patterns starting on a black key.

Week 6: Tonic
In Week 6, we will learn "Ruffs and Rhees" in 6/8 and build chords starting on Tonic. Students will improvise in 3/8 following a review of intervals.

Week 7: Dominant
During Week 7, students will have the option to learn parts 2 and 3 of "Ruffs and Rhees," add tonic and dominant, and/or add chords to any part. We will also compare rhythms in 3/8 and 6/8
 
Week 8: Scale Preview
In Week 8, students will have another chance to perform for each other. The "Congratulations Song" will be changed to fit into 6/8 time signature. Students will also preview the C Scale, which will be learned in Level 10.