MUSC 1054: Preparatory Class Piano 1
Description
Preparatory Class Piano 1 is the first of a two-course sequence in basic keyboard and literacy skills that introduces beginners to practical musicianship at the piano keyboard. In level 1 students reinforce their knowledge of rudiments learn the fundamentals of reading rhythms and melodies, and chords at the keyboard.
Year of study
Post-secondary Preparatory
Corequisites
MUSC 1013; exceptions can be made by permission of the Department Head.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Perform from score simple piano repertoire, including beginner repertoire from different musical styles
- Sight-read simple music in 5-finger position
- Play two-octaves of white-note-tonic major and minor scales, hands separately
- Play arpeggios of all inversions of triads, hands separately
- Play basic cadential chord progression in white-note-tonic keys
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
Vancouver Community College (VCC; the College) recognizes that students may have attained significant learning at a post-secondary level from experiences outside the formal post-secondary education system. The Music Department, in collaboration with the VCC Registrar’s Office, may grant credit to students who can demonstrate learning that equates to the learning outcomes and objectives of the course. Music students who request PLAR must:
1. Pass a written examination with a minimum grade of 80%, and/or
2. Complete a Performance Assessment, and
3. Complete a successful interview with the Music Department Leader and one other regularized music faculty member
Hours
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 30
Total Hours: 30
Instructional Strategies
Lecture-demonstrations, quizzes, assignments, group work in class involving performance.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Assignments
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25
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In-class assignments
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Quizzes/Tests
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20
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In-class quizzes and tests
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Midterm Exam
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25
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Individual midterm exam
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Final Exam
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30
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Individual final exam
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Course topics
- Reading at the keyboard
- White-note-tonic major and minor keys
- Triads in inversions (both block chords and arpeggios)
- Cadential harmonic progression in white-note-tonic major and minor keys
- Scale and arpeggio fingerings
- Posture, body awareness and health at the keyboard
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
- To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.