Class Piano 1 is the first of a two-course sequence in basic keyboard and literacy skills that introduces non-pianists to practical musicianship at the piano keyboard. In level 1 students reinforce their knowledge of intermediate rudiments, play repertoire from different music styles, and learn the fundamentals of improvising over simple harmonic progressions, such as cadential progressions, blues and other popular music harmonic idioms.
Prerequisites
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- -Advanced beginner piano repertoire in different musical styles
- Sight-reading simple music in major and minor keys
- Scales
- Arpeggios of Seventh Chords
- Basic cadential chord progressions in all major and minor keys
- RH voicings
- LH 2-feel and walking bass lines
- Blues and other standard jazz progression
- Pop music chord progressions
For more information about Music courses, please email [email protected].
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71628 |
September 8, 2026 to December 15, 2026 |
Lab/Rehearsal | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule | |
| 71629 |
September 8, 2026 to December 15, 2026 |
Lab/Rehearsal | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.