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Piano Skills MUAP 3265 Course Description : A course for music majors and minors in which the basic skills required to play the piano will be explored. Topics presented include, but are not limited to technique (including scales and chords), sight reading, harmonization, transposition, repertoire, and basic theory. This course is intended to prepare students for the Functional Skills Exam. Required Materials : Alfred's Group Piano for Adults (Book 2 ) by Lancaster/ Renfrow and Masterwork Classics level 4 by Jane Magrath . These books are available for purchase at the University Bookstore. Since there are no extra copies available in the piano lab, you are responsible for bringing these books to class for each meeting. Please bring a pencil (not a pen) so that you can make notes on your music during class. Should you wish to hear the repertoire from AGPA book 2 and Masterwork Classics 4, CD recordings are also available at the bookstore, though these are not required for this class. Additionally, some students find it helpful to purchase a scale book. The Complete Book of Scales, Chords, Arpeggios, and Cadences (published by Alfred's) is also available at the UALR bookstore. Attendance : Prompt, regular attendance is required. A student who is tardy or who comes to class after several absences will impede the progress of the entire class and be unable to complete subsequent assignments. Attendance is taken at the beginning of each class period and tardiness will NOT be tolerated. Practice : Class meets twice each week. These meetings are considered periods for instruction, not practice periods. Students are expected to practice 5 hours per week outside of class in order to make adequate progress. You may find that more practice may be required in order to keep up with the entire class. Assignments will be given at the conclusion of each class and students are expected prepare assignments prior to coming to class. Practice rooms are located on the second floor of the Fine Arts Building (on a first come-first served basis) for your convenience. Tests, quizzes, and examinations : There will be both a mid-term and a final examination. In addition, there will be tests during the second class period every two weeks and pop quizzes may be given without prior notice, as deemed necessary by Dr. Pike. Pop quizzes may NOT be made up at a later date.
Dr. Pike will provide you with a specific breakdown of the grading for each exam several weeks prior to each examination. A grade of :
Students are encouraged to speak with Dr. Pike if they need extra help or guidance throughout the semester. Do not wait until the final exam to ask for help! Students with Disabilities : It is the policy of UALR to accommodate students with disabilities, pursuant to federal and state law. Any student with a disability who needs accommodation, for example in seating placement or in arrangements for seating, examinations, note-taking, or access to information on the web should inform the instructor at the beginning of the course. The chair of the department offering this course also is available to assist with accommodations. Students with disabilities are also encouraged to contact Disability Support Services, telephone 569-3143 (v/ tty ), and on the Web at www.ualr.edu/dssdept .
Office:101-C Fine Arts Bldg.
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