MUA 120 - Applied Piano

Credits: 1
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 2
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: General

This course is for individual instruction in playing piano. Students receive weekly half-hour lessons during the Fall and Spring semesters and longer lessons during the shorter Summer semester. Students will study all aspects of piano technique, literature, stage presence and general musicianship. Students are accepted at all levels of experience. When registering, students pay the cost of one DMACC credit plus a music lesson fee. There is no limit on the number of times a student may register for this course. However, only the most recent four semesters’ credits may be used as elective credit when applying for a DMACC degree.
Competencies

Identify proper technique for piano performance
1. Demonstrate proper posture
2. Demonstrate proper arm and hand position
Learn the fundamentals of music theory
1. Demonstrate understanding of music notation.
2. Provide evidence of an understanding of dynamics.
3. Substantiate an understanding of rhythm
4. Demonstrate understanding of melody
5. Verify an understanding of phrasing
Perform piano literature suitable to the experiential level of the student.