Maui Community College
Course Outline
1. Alpha and Number
Music 216
Course Title
Elementary Piano
Credits
2
Date of Outline
January 2004
2. Course Description
Further develops basic piano skills
established during the first two semesters,
including reading and playing by ear.
Further expansion of repertoire. Provides
experience playing a solo recital.
3. Contact Hours/Type
2 hours/lecture
4. Prerequisites
MUS 122c or consent from instructor
Corequisites
None
Recommended Preparation
Ability to play piano or keyboard
Approved by _____________________________________ Date___________________
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5. General Course Objectives
Music 216 is a continuation of MUS 122c and continues to present the essentials
of piano playing to the intermediate performer. The emphasis is on the presentation of
concepts which can be deepened through independent study.
6. Student Learning Outcomes
For assessment purposes, these are linked to #7. Recommended Course Content.
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
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Read level III music
Be able to play primary triads in all 12 major keys and 12 minor keys
Use primary triads to improvise accompaniments for moderately difficult pieces.
Increase individual hand control
Present repertoire development
Know many of the great works in piano literature
Present a solid practice plan
Perform 12 major scales
Know how to play all 12 major and minor chords by reading their letter name
Demonstrate proper fingering technique at the intermediate level
Understand the rudiments of basic chromatic harmony
Demonstrate knowledge of complex key signatures
Demonstrate knowledge of complex meter and time signatures
7. Recommended Course Content and Approximate Time Spent on Each Topic
Linked to # 6. Student Learning Outcomes.
1 week
Playing in sharp-keys, bass styles, legato-staccato review
1 week
Sight reading, syncopation, advanced intervals, major/minor
chords, phrase structures
1 week
Harmonizing melodies, scale etudes, relative minor, types of minor
scales
2 weeks
Triplets, key of A minor, key of D minor, altered intervals,
inversions
1 week
Order of the flats, major flat-keys, group 3 key signatures
1 week
Playing in Eb, Ab, Db
1 session
More altered intervals, inverted triads, tetrachords
1 session
Sixteenth notes, extended tertian chords
3
1 week
Augmented triads, diminished triads, relevant scales
2 weeks
Group 4 keys (Gb, Bb, B), group 4 chord studies
3weeks
Literature study and repertoire development
8. Text and Materials, Reference Materials, Auxiliary Materials and Content
Appropriate text(s) and materials will be chosen at the time the course is offered from
those currently available in the field. Examples include
Bastian, James. 2002. Musicianship for the Older Beginner Vol III. Kjos West: San
Diego.
Bastian, James. 2002 The Older Beginner Piano Course Vol. III. Kjos West: Sand
Diego.
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Recommended Course Requirements and Evaluation
Specific course requirements are at the discretion of the instructor at the time the
course is being offered. Suggested requirements might include, but are not limited to
10 – 60%
Sores from evaluation rubric
5 – 30%
Concert recitals
10 – 30%
Term projects
10 – 30%
Listening assignments
20%
Written homework assignments
5 – 20%
Participation in class discussions
10 – 20%
Projects, reports, and/or Service-Learning
8 – 10%
Punctuality, attendance, and participation
10. Methods of Instruction
Instructional methods will vary considerably with instructors. Specific methods will
be at the discretion of the instructor teaching the course and might include, but are not
limited to
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group piano instruction
individual instruction
lectures and class discussions;
problem solving;
individual practice:
videos, DVDs, CD-ROMs and discussion questions;
guest speakers and attendance at public concerts;
group activities;
oral reports and other student presentations;
homework assignments such as:
music theory written weekly assignments
k. Service-Learning, community service, and/or civic engagement projects; and