MUSC 1270 - Piano 2

Credit Hours: 2.00

Objectives:

1. Explain the key signature.
2. Demonstrate the fingering pattern.
3. 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:

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

• Communication: The graduate can communicate effectively for the intended purpose and audience.
• Critical Thinking: The graduate can make informed decisions after analyzing information or evidence related to the issue.
• Global Literacy: The graduate can analyze human behavior or experiences through cultural, social, political, or economic perspectives.
• Information Literacy: The graduate can responsibly use information gathered from a variety of formats in order to complete a task.
• Quantitative Reasoning: The graduate can apply quantitative methods or evidence to solve problems or make judgments.
• Scientific Literacy: The graduate can produce or interpret scientific information presented in a variety of formats.

1. Review of Piano 1
2. Columbiana & Scottish Folk Song
3. A & E major scales of review of same
4. Pieces in A & E (Toccata hands separately)
5. B major scale and “Folk Song”
6. F major scale, chord writing, pedaling
7. F major pieces with pedal
8. F major pieces with pedal
9. Minor scales in theory and practice (three forms)
10. Same plus chord writing and playing
11. Minor key pieces: English Carol, Go Down Moses, Aria and Minuet
12. Minor key pieces: English Carol, Go Down Moses, Aria and Minuet
13. Shostakovich “Waltz”
14. Etudes
15. “Four part playing”
16. “Four part playing”