The piano or pianoforte is a musical instrument with a keyboard that creates sounds through strings struck by a felt covered hammer. The standard piano produced in the modern period contains 88 keys with covers seven full octaves. The piano is known for the range of musical ideas that it can execute with its full range of 8 octaves. It is also arguably one of the most versatile instruments created as it is used in virtually every musical genre. The piano and its predecessors have given birth to a huge number of compositions throughout the history of music as it allowed a composer to use the full range of an orchestra.
THE KEYBOARD
An electronic keyboard may also be called a digital keyboard. are capable of recreating a wide range of instrument sounds piano, saxophone, flute, violin, etc. Electronic keyboards are usually designed for home users, beginners and other non-professional users. They typically have unweighted keys. The least expensive models do not have velocity-sensitive keys, but mid- to high-priced models do. The user typically selects from a range of preset "voices" or sounds, which include imitations of many instruments and some electronic synthesizer sounds. Home keyboards have a much lower cost than professional synthesizers.
SYLLABUS
TRINITY COLLEGE LONDON & ABRSM EXAM ( BOTH PRACTICAL & THEORY )
♫ This course explores music through the medium of piano performance.
♫ Beginners must follow the book from the beginning and go in sequential order. New concepts and skills are taught that build upon each other. You must not skip pages in the book!
♫ Students will explore their creativity and expressing themselves in a positive way.
♫ Students will play and listen to a variety of musical styles and cultures brought in by the instructor and the students.
♫ You will be an independent learner. If you have disciplined practice everyday, then you are guaranteed to be successful!
♫ I am here to help you! Please, please, please ask me whenever you have any questions!
Students will be able to:
♫ Play Piano & Keyboard with proper technique.
♫ Perform alone and with others.
♫ Read music notation.
♫ Compose music within specific guidelines.
♫ Transcribe music.
♫ Improvise following the standard Blues chord progression.
♫ Listen to, analyze, and describe music.
♫ Evaluate music and music performance.
♫ Understand the relationship between music and the world beyond the school setting.
