Pre - grade / Levels 1, 2 and 3 - Piano lessons for Beginners at WKMT
Introduction to piano performance Equivalent to pre - grade ABRSM
One of the reasons some students decide to not follow the ABRSM syllabus is due to the narrowness of repertoire proposed by this programmes.
Nevertheless, it is fundamental for a beginner piano student to keep on following an organized lesson plan. This syllabus reinforces the skills they need to develop in order to settle strong foundations.
Objectives for the first three levels
To develop a good understanding of main musical concepts through performing selected piano pieces
To develop the habit of practising on a daily basis
To develop good piano-posture following the basics of in relaxation and breathing management
To develop a solid piano technique which can provide the grounds for artistic development.
To start developing a deep understanding of musical language and musical expression through piano performance
To start understanding how analytic-memory works
To develop the skill of performing with an audience
To develop the skill of performing da capo a fine
To develop a collection of skills necessary to face the challenges proposed by relevant musical scores
To start understanding how to use the piano pedals correctly
To acquire the technical awareness necessary to perform the pieces of each level at the right speed
Pre Grade - Level 1
Instrumental skills to develop
Lateral awareness
Relaxation
Breathing
Posture: distance to the keyboard, height and settlement
Hand positioning
Fingering
Minimum skills to be developed
Articulations: legato, stacatto
Fingering
Touch sensitivity.
Settlement
Main Chords
Hand repositioning
Simple reading skills to develop
Keyboard awareness
Awareness of high and low pitches
Note names
Imitative performance
Location of middle
Treble and bass clef
How notes move in the keyboard
Slur and its functions (linking and prolonging)
Chords
Time signatures 2/4, ¾ and 4/4
Rests
Alterations
Accompaniments
Major scale
Behaviour
Punctuality and attendance
Respect towards the teacher
Care of the pedagogic material
Homework completion
Focusing
Interest shown towards music
Willness
Perseverance for their studies
Pre Grade - Level 1 repertoire
3 etudes: Beyer Op. 101 from ex. No 16, Czerny Op.599 from lesson No 11
3 Bartok Etudes: Mikrokosmos vol. 1,pieces of choice amongst exercises 1 and 12
3 Vocational pieces: From arrangements
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