Key-Notes: A Piano and Voice Exploration

2 credits · Undergraduate

The objective of Keynotes is twofold: to build piano skills, improve music reading skills and music theory knowledge; and to develop vocal production, sight-sing skills and ensemble experience. The course is designed for a multi-level classroom, so complete beginners and intermediate and advanced pianists and singers can learn in this self-paced course. There will be an element of course tailoring for the needs of individual student. Goals and objectives of the class are: 1. to learn/improve keyboard technique: fingering, hand position, touch etc. 2. to develop vocal technique: posture, breathing, support etc. 3. to improve sight reading and sight singing skills etc. 4. to play examples of classical, jazz and popular piano and vocal literature 5. to participate in ensemble playing and singing. Since this is a skills-based course, ongoing work daily and regular class attendance will be essential.