MUSC 1270 - Piano 2

Credit Hours: 2.00

Prerequisites: MUSC 1260

Piano classes MUSC 1260 and MUSC 1270, each 2 contact hours, are recommended for beginners, elementary education majors, and music majors.

Contact Hours: 2

Center Campus

OUTCOMES AND OBJECTIVES
Outcome 1: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to play the C, G, D, A, B and F major scales, hands together, two octaves.

Objectives:

Explain the key signature.
Demonstrate the fingering pattern.
Perform at a moderate and consistent tempo.

Outcome 2: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to play two carols (Away in a Manger and Silent Night).

Objectives:

Explain and count the rhythm.
Coordinate the hands in four part playing.
Perform at a tempo commensurate with accepted practice.

COMMON DEGREE OUTCOMES
(Bulleted outcomes apply to the course)

1. The graduate can integrate the knowledge and technological skills necessary to be a successful learner.

2. The graduate can demonstrate how to think competently.

The graduate can demonstrate how to employ mathematical knowledge.

4. The graduate can demonstrate how to communicate competently.

The graduate is sensitive to issues relating to a diverse, global society.

COURSE CONTENT OUTLINE
Week Topic

Review of Piano 1
Columbiana & Scottish Folk Song
A & E major scales of review of same
Pieces in A & E (Toccata hands separately)
B major scale and “Folk Song”
F major scale, chord writing, pedaling
F major pieces with pedal
F major pieces with pedal
Minor scales in theory and practice (three forms)
Same plus chord writing and playing
Minor key pieces: English Carol, Go Down Moses, Aria and Minuet
Minor key pieces: English Carol, Go Down Moses, Aria and Minuet
Shostakovich “Waltz”
Etudes
“Four part playing”
“Four part playing”

Primary Faculty
Cook, Thomas
Secondary Faculty

Associate Dean
Ternullo, Annette
Dean
Pritchett, Marie

Official Course Syllabus - Macomb Community College, 14500 E 12 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48088