MUSIC 113
Beginning Piano Techniques 1
Music
College of Fine Arts and Communications
Course Description
Class instruction in piano for nonmusic majors.
When Taught
Fall, Winter, Spring
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
2
Fixed
2
Fixed
2
Fixed
0
Note
Also offered by BYU Independent Study; enroll anytime throughout year; one year to complete; additional tuition required; register at is.byu.edu.
Title
Technique
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to play technical exercises such as the Five Finger Position, major and minor triads, major and minor sales and major and minor cadences.
Title
Accompaniment Skills
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to play chords in blocked and broken positions and use them to accompany melodies.
Title
Music Theory
Learning Outcome
Students will understand basic concepts of music theory including related terms and symbols, note and key names, key signatures and time signatures, and counting.
Title
Improvisation
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to improvise simple melodies and play chords with them.
Title
Rehearsal parts
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to play individual part of ensembles.
Title
Sight Reading
Learning Outcome
Students will sight read easier music.
Title
Musicality
Learning Outcome
Students will play repertoire pieces as assigned with all dynamics and articulations.
