The Piano Lesson Companion Book Studio Edition
Level 7 Student Book 2nd Edition
A Graduated Piano Curriculum Elise Beckett Russell
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Syllabus
Lesson and Practice Format general guidelines
45 Minute Lesson:
Relaxation exercises: Technique: Scales, Exercises, sight reading Repertoire: Theory/Vocabulary/Music Appreciation:
Level 7
5 minutes 10 minutes 20 minutes 10 minutes
60 Minute Lesson:
Relaxation exercises: Technique: Scales, Exercises, sight reading Repertoire: Theory/Vocabulary/Music Appreciation:
5 minutes 10 minutes 30 minutes 15 minutes
Students will progress from Primer level through Level 12. Students who begin their studies before grade one will be allotted two years to complete Level 1. This course of study is geared towards the DEVELOPING PIANO STUDENT, beginning in corresponding school grades. Students with special needs, limited ability or accelerated ability will move through the books at a different pace. Students completing all levels of this course and having the desire and natural musical ability, should be prepared to audition at any major university’s college of music, if they so desire. This course is not intended to be a method series. It is intended to assist in guiding students smoothly through the advancing levels of piano education, with an emphasis on musicianship and music appreciation.
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Table of Contents Pages Syllabus
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Assignments Sheets
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Scales
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Theory
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Vocabulary
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Music Appreciation
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Year in Review
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Reference Page
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4 WEEK GOALS-ASSIGNMENT SHEET LESSONS 1-4 SCALES
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REPERTOIRE: Baroque:
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(1600-1750)
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Classical:
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(1750-1825)
Romantic:
(1825-1900)
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Contemporary: ___________________________________________________________________________
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Other
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________________________________________________ UPCOMING EVENTS: Community Service
Composition Due
Festival
Guild Auditions
Master Class
Performance Class
Performance Contest
Rehearsal
PCS Piano Proficiency Exam
Theory Testing
Recital
UIL
Other SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: _____________________________________________________________
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PRACTICE CHART
LESSON 1
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Relaxation Exercises: Weekly Assignments: Scales: E
C
Major/a minor
Major/c# minor
Eb Major / c
G
Major/e minor
B Major/ g# minor minor
Ab Major/ f
F minor
D Major/
d
Major/b minor
minor
Bb
Db Major/ bb minor
A Major/
Major/
g
f# minor
minor
Gb Major/ eb minor
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SCALES
Cb Major is the enharmonic to B Major. Although the notes are different, the fingering is the same.
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ab minor is the enharmonic to g# minor. Although the notes are different, the fingering remains the same.
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THEORY
Lesson 13 Ear Training: Circle the correct interval. Draw the second note
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Major 3rd Perfect 5th Major 7th
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Major 3rd Perfect 5th Major 7th
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Major 3rd Perfect 5th Perfect Octave
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Major 2nd Major 3rd Perfect 4th
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Major 3rd Perfect 5th Perfect Octave
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Major 3rd Perfect 5th Perfect Octave
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Major 2nd Major 3rd Perfect 4th
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Major 3rd Perfect 5th Major 7th
VOCABULARY Animato:
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animated, lively
Invention: a style of music that first appeared in the 1500’s. It has a theme that is repeated in one of two voices, in counterpoint. JS Bach is considered a master of this style.
3. Lento: an Italian word meaning “slow” 4. Major Interval: an interval in a Major scale of a second, third, sixth or seventh. 5. March: music that was originally composed for groups that moved in a procession. It has strong, accented beats. John Philip Sousa is considered a master of this style.
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MUSIC APPRECIATION Lesson 3 As you have already learned, music composition comes in many styles and forms. We will address some of these in the coming weeks. Each form has a unique characteristic. As you discuss these with your teacher, make a note of how many different styles you have already played, are currently playing and will play in the future.
One Part Form: is a single movement or composition that is complete, with no contrasting parts.
Let’s look at Prelude in C Major BWV 939 by JS Bach
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This prelude is built around a basic chord structure of I-V-I. Identify the chords in each measure by placing the Roman numeral below the Bass Clef. There is one measure that has a secondary dominant which we have not discussed at this point. Your teacher will help you identify this particular chord.
Binary Form: is a single movement that can be divided into two parts: A & B. This form can be found in SIMPLE or ROUNDED form. Simple Binary form is movement that has two defined parts, which are labeled A & B. Neither section is repeated. During the Baroque Period, many pieces were written in this form. Look at the piece below. This is one of the most famous Baroque pieces ever written and certainly one of the most often played by piano students. The Minuet in G from the Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach was once thought to be composed by JS Bach. We now know that several other composers contributed to this very famous notebook. This piece was actually written by Christian Pezold.
Minuet in G by Pezold
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Rounded Binary form is a movement that has two defined parts, which are labeled A & BA. The first part A is restated at the end of the B section. This Quadrille by Haydn is an example of rounded binary.
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Ternary form is a movement with three parts labeled ABA. Section A is repeated in its entirety after the B section. This Ecossaise by Beethoven is a perfect example.
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YEAR IN REVIEW The Year in Review Sign Your Name Here: ________________________________________________________________ School year: _________ Grade
Calendar Year: 20____ to 20____
My favorite subject in school is: _____________________________________________________ My best friend is: ____________________________________________________________________ My special pieces were:
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My biggest accomplishment in piano this year was:
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