Piano Level 2, Part 1

In this 6 weeks course, learners will play a variety of songs in C major and learn related music theory.

189 total reviews for this teacher

Completed by 4 learners

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25 minutes

per class

Once per week

over 6 weeks

5-8

year olds

2-4

learners per class

per learner - per class

How does a “Multi-Day” course work?

Meets multiple times at scheduled times

Live video chats, recorded and monitored for safety and quality

Discussions via classroom forum and private messages with the teacher

Great for engaging projects and interacting with diverse classmates from other states and countries

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Description

Class Experience

This course consists of 6 piano lessons based on downloadable piano music. Learners will focus on using note names as they play more challenging music. Learners will be presented with visuals of the songs as well as a keyboard visual to facilitate understanding throughout class. During each class, learners will review previous music terms and songs, sight read a short musical example, learn new songs and skills, and demonstrate good piano playing technique.

Music theory will include note...

The learner will read and play notes on the treble staff and bass staff.

National Music Standards
	• MU:Pr4.2.6b When analyzing selected music, read and identify by name or function standard symbols for rhythm, pitch, articulation, and dynamics.
	• MU:Pr6.1.5a Perform music, alone or with others, with expression, technical accuracy, and appropriate interpretation.

Learners will also have a link to view video examples of each song. The pacing of this course may be adjusted as needed. Additional songs will be added as needed.

Listed below are the songs that will introduced each week:

Week 1 - "William Tell Overture" (Rossini)
Week 2 - "Alouette"
Week 3 - "Ode to Joy" (Beethoven)
Week 4 - "Lavender's Blue"
Week 5 -  "Chopsticks"
Week 6 - Review, Learners play a final performance for class

Learners need a piano/keyboard, binder or folder, and a pencil. Downloadable materials will be provided.

Learners will be informally assessed on demonstration of basic piano skills and music theory through class performance and activities.

25 minutes per week in class, and an estimated 2 - 4 hours per week outside of class.

Learners will be give a link to a practice page that is just for their class. The link is on my website and will include videos of the songs recorded by me. There are also PDFs of the music with teacher notations to assist learners as they practice.

Teacher

Angelia McArthur

Music Teacher, BME

189 total reviews

256 completed classes

About Me

Hello! My name is Mrs. McArthur and I teach MUSIC! I am a Texas certified teacher with 26 years of classroom experience in public schools and 2 years experience online. I have taught preschool through eighth grade General Music and Choir classes....