Functional Piano MUSI 1180 Monday, Wednesday Sessions FALL 2018 Name: Carolyn Savko Office Number: Music 367F Office Telephone Number: 817-272-5132 Email Address: savko@uta.edu Office Hours: See Instructor for appointment Course Number, Section Number, and Course Title: MUSI 1180 Functional Piano Time of Class Meetings: Section 002: 2pm, Mon & Wed Section 003: 11am, Mon & Wed Description of Course Content: Designed for beginning Pianists. This course covers: Note drill Five-finger patterns Scales; C scales patterns, slow, then fast; two octaves, hands together, slow then fast Chords and early level repertoire Improvisation on five fingers Student Learning Outcomes: Knowledge of major scales and chords Ability to read beginning level literature Coordination of hands together Connection of brain to hands Student Responsibility: Prepare assignment with: Steady beats Control of fingers Correct rhythms Accurate notes Correct scale fingerings Understanding of chords Accurate chord progressions Dynamics Effective musical playing Observance of markings in music Style of piece, use of pedal if applicable 1
If any of these elements are missing, the grade of assignment will reflect that lack of preparation. Requirements: No former keyboard experience Helpful to have played an instrument or sung music Required Text & Supplies: Alfred s Group Piano Book I Student is also required to supply ear phones and adaptor. Descriptions of major assignments and examinations: Weekly assignments of scales, literature, exercises, chords, will be heard individually and in front of class. Grading Policy: Student is graded on how well prepared they are and how well they play the assignment. Must have steady beat, rhythms correct, and accurate notes. Must attend class for an A. 0-2 absences B. 3-4 absences C. 5 or more D, repeat class Attendance Policy: Attendance is mandatory. If student is absent day of testing for whatever reason, assignment must be made and completed before or after classes within one week. If student knows they will be absent for a school activity, it is recommended they makeup the test before absence occurs. The only exceptions are extreme illness with doctor s excuse. Any other absences, see professor. Absences will factor into the final grade. There will be no makeup for class work missed during semester at the end of the semester. If work is not made up within a week after missed, grade on that assignment will be an F. Drop Policy: [Standard UTA Drop Policy] Americans with Disabilities Act: The University of Texas at Arlington is on record as being committed to both the spirit and letter of federal equal opportunity legislation; reference Public Law 92-112 - The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended. With the passage of federal legislation entitled Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), pursuant to section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, there is renewed focus on providing this population with the same opportunities enjoyed by all citizens. As a faculty member, I am required by law to provide "reasonable accommodations" to students with disabilities, so as not to discriminate on the basis of that disability. Student responsibility primarily rests with informing faculty of their need for accommodation and 2
in providing authorized documentation through designated administrative channels. Information regarding specific diagnostic criteria and policies for obtaining academic accommodations can be found at www.uta.edu/disability. Also, you may visit the Office for Students with Disabilities in room 102 of University Hall or call them at (817) 272-3364. Academic Integrity: It is the philosophy of The University of Texas at Arlington that academic dishonesty is a completely unacceptable mode of conduct and will not be tolerated in any form. All persons involved in academic dishonesty will be disciplined in accordance with University regulations and procedures. Discipline may include suspension or expulsion from the University. "Scholastic dishonesty includes but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, collusion, the submission for credit of any work or materials that are attributable in whole or in part to another person, taking an examination for another person, any act designed to give unfair advantage to a student or the attempt to commit such acts." (Regents Rules and Regulations, Series 50101, Section 2.2) Student Support Services Available: The University of Texas at Arlington supports a variety of student success programs to help you connect with the University and achieve academic success. These programs include learning assistance, developmental education, advising and mentoring, admission and transition, and federally funded programs. Students requiring assistance academically, personally, or socially should contact the Office of Student Success Programs at 817-272-6107 for more information and appropriate referrals. Final Review Week: A period of five class days prior to the first day of final examinations in the long sessions shall be designated as Final Review Week. The purpose of this week is to allow students sufficient time to prepare for final examinations. During this week, there shall be no scheduled activities such as required field trips or performances; and no instructor shall assign any themes, research problems or exercises of similar scope that have a completion date during or following this week unless specified in the class syllabi. During Final Review Week, an instructor shall not give any examinations constituting 10% or more of the final grade, except makeup tests and laboratory examinations. In addition, no instructor shall give any portion of the final examination during Final Review Week. Classes are held as scheduled during this week and lectures and presentations may be given. Make-up Exam Policy: [Please see me if you have exam scheduling conflicts] Grade Grievance Policy: [See UTA Course Catalog] 3
MUSI 1180 M&W Course Schedule Aug 22 Aug 27 Aug 29 Sept 5 Sept 10 Sept 12 Sept 17 Sept 19 Sept 24 Sept 26 Oct 1 Oct 3 Names of keys, lines and spaces, landmark notes, finger numbers, 5-finger pattern WWHW, play Mary-Lamb in C, G, D, A, E right hand. Play 5-finger patterns around circle of fifths, left and right hand and play Mary in any major key. Left hand play tonic chord around circle of fifths. Test: Mary R.H. in any major key Note recognition test Read tunes on handout sheet Learn order of sharps and flats on keyboard I V I in root position around the circle of fifths. Understand major and minor thirds in triad root position. Pass out Lightly Row, learn melody, play with left I V I Test: Mary in any major key with chords Test: Lightly Row in all major key with chords Study triads: Right hand root position: 1/3/5 First inversion: 1/2/5 Second inversion: 1/3/5 To help memorize fingering, play triplet exercises Left hand root position: 5/3/1 First inversion: 5/3/1 Second inversion: 5/2/1 Miniature Waltz Understand inversions of a chord. I I 6 I 6/4 IV IV 6 IV 6/4 V V 6 V 6/4 Chord Test: Given key, Roman numeral and position. Spell chords - root, third and fifth (root, first or second inversion). THIS TEST IS A BARRIER TEST. YOU MUST PASS TO GO ON. You may retake one time. C major scale fingering, hands alone, saying numbers. Two octaves. One mistake one try again. Two mistakes grade off. Found in back of book Scales Hands alone G, D. A. E two octaves Start Toccatina p. 88 Chords Hands together, see September 21. Start chord progression, passed out Merrily We Roll Along. Understand a common tone I V 6 I Scale E scale hands together. Right Hand 1 2 (3 1 2 3) 4 12) 3 1 2 3)45 Left Hand 5 4 (3 2 1 3)(2 1 4)(3 2 1 3) 21 Say the numbers out loud left hand first Start chord progression I V 7 I Go Tell Aunt Rhody Scales Hands together work parts of fingering 4
Oct 8 Skip to My Lou I-V-I, I-V 6 -I, I-V-I, I-V 6 -I Understand common tones Scale B major and chords Left starts on 4 Oct 10 Ain t Life Sweet passed out Test Toccatina Scale F# major and chords Oct 15 Allegro Scale C# major and chords Four part chord progression I IV 6/4 I 6/4 V 7 I Test B, F#, C# scales hands together, chords Oct 17 When the Saints Go Marching In Melody R.H. Chords - I IV 6/4 I 6/5 V 6/5 I in left hand Oct 22 Scale A b 3 4 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 1 2 3 Hands alone 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 3 Right hand, 4 th finger always on B b Left hand, 4 th note is 4 th finger (3 Girls and a Boy) Oct 24 A b scale together Test Allegro Accompany melody Oct 29 Scale E b 3 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 chords 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 3 Oct 31 Test: A b & E b scales, hands together chords and chord progression Nov 5 Sonatina, page 328 Nov 7 Minuet in F, p. 160 (Fingering in book) B b scale 4 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 3 2 1 4 2 3 1 3 Accompany melody Nov 12 Pachelbel Canon in book Nov 14 F Scale 1 (2 3 4) 1 (2 3) 1 (2 3 4) 1 (2 3) 4 5 (4 3 2) 1 (3 2) 1 (4 3 2) 1 (3 2) 1 Nov 19 Test F and B b scales chords chord progression Nov 26 Test. Sonatina p. 328 Nov 28 Test. Minuet in F 160 Dec 3 Test. Accompany melody Test. Sight read a piano piece Test. Scales - Around circles of 5ths 5