Print this page Strike a Chord 2: Piano Playing for the Confident Beginner

This course is the natural step-up from being an absolute beginner. We will learn about piano music notation and how to apply it . Bass and treble clef music will be introduced for left and right hands, to be played separately and together. The metronome will be introduced for learning rhythm patterns and interpretation. We will learn about playing chords to create harmony with the application of all the correct fingering for easy playing. No music reading skills required.

DELIVERY MODE

• Online

COURSE OUTLINE

Students will require a portable keyboard/piano to play in real time during the whole lesson, preferably 3 octaves or more (37 notes). There will be two webcams used by the tutor. One for the headshot and the other on her hands, demonstrating in real time.

• A refresher on hand positioning, posture and correct fingering.
• Playing and interpreting bass and treble clef piano music.
• Rhythm introduction using a metronome to keep in time.
• Simple melodies and tunes will be explored.
• Chord playing with both hands to create harmony.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Have the confidence to sit at a piano and know where to start.
2. Recognise the significance of both the treble and bass clefs.
3. Count, tap and play to simple time signatures.
4. Decipher the correct fingering using sheet music, to create tunes.
5. Explore chords and enjoy the result of creating delicious harmonies!