MUA130

Piano Class I is for Music majors with little or no background in piano study. Technique will cover five-finger patterns, two octave scales (white keys only), cross-hand arpeggios, root position triads and inversions, seventh chords in closed position, and root chord progressions in all major and minor keys. Students will learn a variety of repertoire from different styles and periods, developing sight-reading, transposition, improvisation, and harmonization skills.Notes: For Music Majors or Minors this class (or MUA 115 - Piano (1 or 2)) is required until MUA 230 - Piano Proficiency (0) is passed. May be repeated for credit.