KEYBOARD SKILLS III
MUSC MUSC 2501-02
M/W 9:00 – Humanities Room 232
University of West Georgia
Jan Adams
HU Room 330
678-839-6272
jadams@westga.edu
Course Objectives
1. To continue concepts presented in Keyboard Skills I and II
2. To develop technical and functional skills in the areas of sightreading, harmonization,
transposition and accompanying to use as a tool within the student’ profession.
3. Preparation for Proficiency Modules Tests IV – Sightreading; IA – Technic; IIA – Score
Reading
4. Performance of a solo piece.
5. Major scales – C, G, D, A, E, F – 2 octaves – Hands Separately
6. Harmonic Minor scales – c, g, d, a, e, f – 2 octaves – Hands Separately
7. Major and minor arpeggios -(same keys as scales mentioned above) 2 octaves –
Hands separately.
8. Score Reading – Bb trumpet/Clarinet, Eb Alto Saxophone and F Horn
9. Major and Minor Triads and Inversions
10. Harmonization and transpositions using secondary triads and Secondary Dominants
with accompaniment patterns – blocked, broken chord, march and waltz bass – Keys
of C, G, D, A, E and F.
11. Seventh chords and inversions.
12. Choral Reading – 2 Parts – SA, TB, ST
13. Improvisation with Ensemble or 2-Hand Accompaniments
14. Modulation to V – Keys of F, G, C, D Major
Required Materials:
1. Lancaster and Renfrow. Alfred’s Group Piano for Adults, Book 2 – 2ND Edition
2. pencil
3. practice room key – must be obtained from music office
Daily practice is required outside of class for success in this course. Suggested amounts of
practice time: 30 - 45 minutes daily practice is recommended, depending on your skill level.
For those with keyboard experience, 15-30 minutes may be enough time. The best results will
be obtained by carefully following the directions given in the text, being present at each class,
taking notes in each class session and practicing consistently until you play it correctly and with
no stops. Daily short sessions of practice are better than long “cram sessions” the day before
an exam. Be sure to schedule this into your daily calendar of activities.
Attendance Policy:
It is your responsibility to attend all classes. After 4 absences, your final grade will be dropped
by a letter. If you are ill or have a family emergency that makes it necessary for you to miss
class, call me or the music office. It is your responsibility to find out what was covered in any
class you miss and to be prepared for the next class.
If you miss a test without notifying me in advance, you will receive a grade of zero and will
not have an opportunity to make up a missed exam. Tests and exams will not be re-scheduled
except for excused absences.
Grading:
90-100
80-90
70-80
65-70
Below 65
A
B
C
D
F
Evaluation and Grading:
Module IV – Sightreading – 10%
Module IA – Technic – 10%
Module IIA – ScoreReading – 10%
Test #1 – 20%
Test #3 – 10%
Test #2 – 15%
Test #4 – 5%
Final Exam – 20%
Piano Proficiency Modules
Each module must be passed with a grade of C or above in order to have passed
Proficiency and in order to pass KS III.
For any modules earning below the grade of C, student have the option of a “Second
Chance” by re-taking that particular module during the designated time during Final Exam
week.
Students may not submit particular Modules after the in class test date – you must wait
until Finals Week.
For any module(s) not successfully performed during the semester, the student will
register in KS IV the next spring, and may submit these module(s) during the Early Submission
Period, and thus “test out” early from the course.
Early Submission Testing.
Students who wish to use the Early Submission Period must notify instructor 3 weeks in
advance indicating which module they will be submitting. 2 weeks before the test date, the
instructor will give test requirements. During the class period, the teacher may check the
progress of student in this area.
It is best to e-mail me if there is a problem or if you have any questions. If you don’t
understand something we covered in class, please see me after class. I am also on facebook if
you care to friend me.
UWG Resources
http://www.westga.edu/assetsDept/vpaa/Common_Language_for_Course_Syllabi.pdf
Physical Health: Health Services Patient Advocate (Jill Hendricks, Corey Hindman)
Emotional Health: UWG Cares: www.westga.edu/UWGCares
Academic: (time management, learning disabilities) EXCEL Center: www.westga.edu/excel
Miscellaneous: Dean of Students Office: www.westga.edu/vpsa
KEYBOARD SKILLS III
Week 1
August 25
August 27
Syllabus, Review
C & G Major and Minor
Week 2
September 1
September 3
Labor Day – NO CLASS
Week 3
September 8
September 10
D,A,E Major and Minor
Band Score – Tpt/Cl
Week 4
September 15
September 17
TEST #1
Band Score - Sax
Week 5
September 22
September 24
Key of F Major and Minor
Key of b minor
Module IV
Week 6
September 29
October 1
Test #2; Module IV
Secondary Chords
Week 7
October 6
October 8
Scale/Arp. Review
Choral Score - ST
Week 8
October 13
October 15
Choral Reading - TB; Modulation to V
Midterm Review
Week 9
October 20
October 22
TEST 3#
Technic Review
Week 10
October 27
October 29
MODULE IA - TECHNIQUE
Secondary Dominants
Week 11
November 3
November 5
Secondary Dominants
Full Band Score
Week 12
November 10
November 12
Christmas Duets; Assign Band Score for Module IIA
Test #4
Week 1 3
November 17
November 19
Repertoire, Duets
Harmonization/Transposition
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAYS
Week 14
November 24-28
December 1
December 3
FINAL EXAM – Section 02 (9:00 class)
Monday, December 8, 2014 8:00-10:30
8:00-10:30
Repertoire Pieces
MODULE IIA – BAND SCORE
2014-2015
KEYBOARD SKILLS III
Module IV – Sightreading (10%)
Module IA – Technic – (10%)
Major Scales – C, G, D, A, E, F – 2 octaves – Hands separately
Major Arpeggios – C, G, D, A, E, F – 2 octaves – Hands separately
Harmonic Minor Scales – c, g, d, a, e, f – 2 octaves – HS
Minor Arpeggios – c, g, d, a, e, f – 2 octaves – HS
Modulation to V – Keys of C, G, D, F
Module IIA – Score Reading - (10%)
Cl/Tpt, Eb Saxophone, F Horn
KEYBOARD SKILLS IV (next semester)
Module III – Repertoire (20%)
Solo piece by memory and with expression
Star Spangled Banner
Harmonize a piece by ear using I, IV, V7 chords
Module IB – Technic – (10%)
Major Scales and Arpeggios – 2 octaves – HS – Bb, Eb, Ab
Harmonic Minor Scales and Arpeggios – 2 octaves – HS – c#, f#
Modulate to Relative Minor and IV – Keys of F, C, G, D, Bb
Module IIB – Choral Reading (10%)
Adjacent parts
non-adjacent parts
Module V – Harmonization/Transposition (30%)
Harmonize and Transpose piece using Secondary V
Improvise an Accompaniment following a given pattern