We Got Two C's on the 5 and the 1 - Opening up to C Position

NOTE: This class requires AT LEAST 2 learners in attendance. NO EXCEPTIONS. If only 1 learner, the Instructor will either 1) offer to transfer the student to a class with other learners, or 2) a refund will be issued.

This course follows the "24 Steps to Middle C" beginning piano class. If you haven't taken the prerequisite course, you MAY still sign up for this course ONLY if you have played Middle C Position, can identify beginning notes and values, and the names of the white keys.

This course is generally for beginning students, or students who need a review of the C 5-Finger Position. Although not required, prior experience with a group pre-K or elementary music class or music appreciation class is a plus.

In this class we will learn the C five finger position, and how to read notes A through G on a grand staff, as well as learning strategies to remember notes on the staff. We will also introduce 5 - finger exercises and the C Major Chord will be introduced. Students will learn and gain a musical understanding of musical terms through interactive games, props, and writing and drawing music symbols. Our group class will meet once a week.

With practice and review outside of class, students will begin to develop the discipline of learning their first instrument and be able to play some beginning songs in the C 5 finger Position and the C Major Chord will be introduced.

For each topic covered the Instructor will demonstrate by example on her keyboard exercises for students to follow and practice, at times referring to a page in the lesson book or, demonstrating a musical idea not in the books to encourage critical thinking. The Instructor will also engage the class with interactive activities, some light movement and music educational games to help students retain music theory faster. Class will move at a comfortable pace, and Miss Canda wants to make sure each student understands the topic before moving forward.

In our 10 week course (9 Lessons plus 1 Bonus Makeup class - total 10 CLASSES) we will cover the following:
Welcome - Greetings and Piano Introduction
A Review of the Following Topics:
Dynamic Symbols: Loud vs. Soft
Time signature, Measure, Bar Line and Repeat Sign
Basic Music Notes and their Values
Identifying the White Keys A to G and the "Music Alphabet"

New Topics:
Introduction to reading notes on the grand staff
Learning a New Hand Position "C Position"
Practicing Short Pieces in C Position
Basic Technique Exercises
Introducing the C Major Chord
Music Listening and Theory Activities

The Last Week of class we will have a final review and each student will play their favorite piece in C Position.
This Beginning Piano is for ages 5 to 7 years old. If your child is interested and younger than 5 AND/OR has taken my first course "24 Steps to Middle C...", please reach out to me.