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Keys (Foundational)
The "Keys (Foundational)" module is tailored for beginners learning to play the piano or keyboard. This sequence is part of the Modern Band curriculum and consists of six lessons that cover fundamental aspects of keyboard playing, including key recognition and basic chord playing. Here's a summary of each lesson:
1. Getting to Know the Piano
- Objective: Become acquainted with the piano and practice playing simple scalar patterns.
- Skills Developed: Piano layout familiarity, basic scale playing.
- Subject Area: Modern Band
- Standards Addressed: MU:Re7.2.H.5a, MU:Pr4.2.H.5a, MU:Pr5.1.H.5a
2. Piano Triads
- Objective: Explore root position triads based on the C scale.
- Skills Developed: Understanding and playing basic triads.
- Subject Area: Modern Band
- Standards Addressed: MU:Pr4.2.H.5a, MU:Pr4.2.H.8a, MU:Pr5.1.H.5a, MU:Pr5.1.H.8a
3. 12 Bar Blues in C for Piano
- Objective: Learn to apply root position triads in playing a 12-bar blues progression.
- Skills Developed: Playing 12-bar blues, applying triads in a musical context.
- Subject Area: Modern Band, Songwriting
- Standards Addressed: MU:Pr4.2.H.5a, MU:Pr4.2.H.8a, MU:Pr5.1.H.5a, MU:Pr5.1.H.8a
4. Songs in Flat/Sharp Keys on Piano
- Objective: Apply piano knowledge to playing a 3-chord song in flat/sharp keys.
- Skills Developed: Playing in different key signatures, chord transitions.
- Subject Area: Modern Band, Songwriting
- Standards Addressed: MU:Pr4.2.H.5a, MU:Pr4.2.H.8a, MU:Pr5.1.H.5a, MU:Pr5.1.H.8a
5. Piano LH and RH
- Objective: Practice playing piano with left hand/right hand separation using root position triads.
- Skills Developed: Hand independence, coordination, and playing triads with both hands.
- Subject Area: Modern Band, Songwriting
- Standards Addressed: MU:Pr4.2.H.5a, MU:Pr4.2.H.8a, MU:Pr5.1.H.5a, MU:Pr5.1.H.58
6. Piano: Chasing Cars
- Objective: Practice playing modern pop songs on the piano using various methods.
- Skills Developed: Playing popular songs, applying piano techniques.
- Subject Area: Modern Band, Songwriting
- Standards Addressed: MU:Re7.2.H.8a, MU:Re7.2.H.Ia, MU:Pr4.2.H.8a, MU:Pr4.2.H.Ia, MU:Pr5.1.H.8a, MU:Pr5.1.H.Ia
Through these lessons, students will gain a solid foundation in piano playing, encompassing both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. They will learn about piano layout, chords, playing styles, and techniques, all while engaging with a variety of musical pieces. This foundation is crucial for further development in piano playing and music understanding.
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