KEYBOARDS

This is an introduction to playing keyboards. Over the course, the pupils will learn the notes of the keyboard in order to play a variety of songs and nursery rhymes. The pupils will develop their confidence in reading rhythmic notation and performing both independently and as an ensemble. The pupils will learn the correct technique, fingering and hand positions for playing both the keyboards and piano, preparing them for further musical education.

This is a continuation from Keyboard Lite Level 1. This course aims to improve students’ keyboard skills and build upon the knowledge gained in Lite Level 1. The focus will be on keeping time and playing music as a duet. This course encompasses new elements of music theory such as rest notes and octaves.

This is an introduction to playing keyboards. Pupils will improve their keyboard skills gaining confidence in reading music, performing and improvising. By working through several exercises looking at notation, timing and rhythm, pupils will learn about music in the treble and bass clef and perform a variety of pieces throughout the course

This is a continuation from Keyboards Level 1. Students will improve their keyboard skills gaining further knowledge and confidence in reading written notation as well as improving their ability to play solo and as a duo. This course encompasses new elements of music theory and aims to get students comfortable with reading music and playing with two hands together.

This is a continuation from Keyboards Level 2. The pupils will continue developing their performance skills and confidence in reading written notation. Pupils will focus on exploring how keyboards can be used in different genres. Pupils will learn about popular music chord structures and Bass lines in Jazz music. Pupils will also begin to apply their keyboard skills to composing and improvising in a more sophisticated and technical way.