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General Information

Course ID (CB01A and CB01B)
MUSI D018B
Course Title (CB02)
Intermediate Piano II
Course Credit Status
Credit - Degree Applicable
Effective Term
Fall 2021
Course Description
Continued study of the traditional classical piano literature from the Baroque era to the present day. Focus will be on the differences in interpretation and style for each of the time periods as well as the development of advanced piano technique specifically required for mastery of compositions from those time periods.
Faculty Requirements
Course Family
FD - Piano Class Applied Performance

Course Justification

This course is the second quarter of second-year piano study and parallels that of lower division piano study at the university level. This course is a major preparation in the discipline of Music for at least one CSU or UC. It is a part of the A.A. Degree in Music.

Foothill Equivalency

Does the course have a Foothill equivalent?
No
Foothill Course ID

Course Philosophy

Formerly Statement

Formerly Statement
(Formerly MUSI D078B.)

Course Development Options

Basic Skill Status (CB08)
Course is not a basic skills course.
Grade Options
  • Letter Grade
  • Pass/No Pass
Repeat Limit
0

Transferability & Gen. Ed. Options

Transferability
Transferable to both UC and CSU

Units and Hours

Summary

Minimum Credit Units
1.5
Maximum Credit Units
1.5

Weekly Student Hours

TypeIn ClassOut of Class
Lecture Hours1.02.0
Laboratory Hours2.00.0

Course Student Hours

Course Duration (Weeks)
12.0
Hours per unit divisor
36.0
Course In-Class (Contact) Hours
Lecture
12.0
Laboratory
24.0
Total
36.0
Course Out-of-Class Hours
Lecture
24.0
Laboratory
0.0
NA
0.0
Total
24.0

Prerequisite(s)

MUSI D018A or equivalent skill level or admission by audition

Corequisite(s)

Advisory(ies)

Limitation(s) on Enrollment

Entrance Skill(s)

(Student must audition or meet course prerequisite(s).)

General Course Statement(s)

Methods of Instruction

Supervision of practice with individual review

Lecture and demonstration

Class and individual discussion of listening assignments either from recordings or live performances attended

Group practice of assigned technical exercises and sight-reading assignments

Assignments

  1. Daily practice on acoustic/digital piano is recommended.
  2. Listening assignments: Review the quality of recordings for further study of performance practice.
  3. Attendance of at least one piano concert and write a one page report for class discussion .
  4. Preparation for two in-class performances for classroom colleagues.

Methods of Evaluation

  1. Mid-term and final performances of assigned techniques. These performances are demonstrated on an individual basis for the instructor only. Students are evaluated on accuracy of execution.
  2. Mid-term and final performance of assigned compositions. These are performed for both the instructor and classroom colleagues. The intent is to give the students a concert like experience. Students are evaluated on interpretation, expression, and accuracy.
  3. Classroom participation in all group practice: sight-reading exercises and group performances of technical exercises.
  4. Weekly evaluation of specific compositions studied in preparation for mid-term and final performances.
  5. Evaluate written report for content, opinion, spelling, and grammar.

Essential Student Materials/Essential College Facilities

Essential Student Materials: 
  • Access to assigned audio/video examples (via Internet or other playback media)
  • Metronome
  • Music staff paper
Essential College Facilities:
  • Digital pianos equipped with headsets
  • Acoustic piano for classroom demonstration, student practice, and exam performances
  • Chalkboard for visual aid and demonstration

Examples of Primary Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisherDate/EditionISBN
Bastien, James. "Piano Literature, Volume three- for the Intermediate Grades". Burbank, Calif.: Academy Records, 1994.
Poklewski, Anna M.," Scales and Arpeggios", °®¶¹´«Ã½ Bookstore

Examples of Supporting Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisher
Music Teachers Association of California, "Certificate of Merit, Piano Syllabus", 2012
Beethoven, Ludwig van, "Beethoeven: an Introduction to His Piano Works", Van Nuys, CA: Alfred Publishing Co., 1970
Chopin, Frederic, "Chopin: 14 of His Easiest Piano compositions", Van Nuys, CA: Alfred Publishing Co., 2007
Kabalevsky, Dimitri, "30 Pieces for Children, Op. 27: Piano Solo", New York, NY: G. Schirmer, Inc., 1986
Bach, Johann Sebastian, "18 Short preludes", Van Nuys, CA: Alfred Publishing Co., 2004

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

Course Objectives

  • Development of piano technique at the middle intermediate level.
  • Demonstrate a more advanced understanding of interpretation with regard to the various parameters of each composition studied.
  • Demonstrate a more advanced understanding of the correlation between interpretation and the historical context of each composition.
  • Development of more advanced sight-reading skills

CSLOs

  • Demonstrate accurate piano technique on chromatic scales, given arpeggios, and dominant seventh chords in all keys.

  • Demonstrate a more advanced understanding of interpretation and historical contexts of Romantic and 20th Century piano literature.

Outline

  1. Develop piano technique to the middle intermediate level.
    1. Major and minor scales, and the chromatic scale
      1. Scales for study include all major and minor keys and chromatic scale.
      2. Major and minor scales would be played two octaves into three octaves and hands together.
      3. Minimum tempo for the major and minor scales would be at least quarter notes equal 60 on the metronome with students playing eigth notes (two octaves) into triplets (three octaves).
      4. Major and minor scales would be played in parallel motion at increasing tempi.
      5. Chromatic scale would be played in contrary and parallel motion in two octaves with two eighth notes equal to 72 on the metronome.
    2. Arpeggios (Broken Chords).
      1. Chords include: Db, Eb, Ab, Bb, B major and minor.
      2. Arpeggios are to be played two octaves and hands together.
      3. Minimum tempo would be at least three triplets equals 60 on the metronome and played in parallel motion.
    3. Triads and chords
      1. Triads include: All major and minor triad with inversions.
      2. Primary triads would be played with inversions for all major and minor keys.
      3. Dominant seventh chords in all keys in root position.
  2. Demonstrate a more advanced understanding of interpretation with regard to the various parameters of each composition studied.
    1. Dynamics: The control of volume level through finger touch on keys.
    2. Articulation: Manner in which the notes are executed.
    3. Tempo: The speed of the composition within the context of the specific style of the composition.
    4. Balance; Control of the sound levels between hands and between musical lines.
    5. Tone production: Quality of sound produced.
    6. Texture: Treatment of musical lines depending on the texture (homophonic or polyphonic).
    7. Phrasing: Execution of the musical sentence.
    8. Use of damper pedal technique appropriate to each style period
  3. Demonstrate a more advanced understanding of the correlation between interpretation and the historical context of each composition.
    1. Baroque
    2. Classical
    3. Romantic
    4. 20th Century
  4. Develop of sight-reading skills to an mid-intermediate level
    1. Sight-reading skills would be practiced in the classroom on a weekly basis.
    2. Strategies for practicing sight-reading at home with literature suggestions.

Lab Topics

  1. Students will practice major, minor, and chromatic scales.
  2. Students will practice Argeggios in assigned keys.
  3. Students will practice triads in major and minor keys with inversions.
  4. Students will practice assigned repertoire.
  5. Students will practice sight-reading skills.
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