Flex Lessons/Piano Essentials: Level 2

Piano Essentials: Level 2

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  • 43 Lessons

This course follows Piano Essentials: Level 1 and is intended to provide you with the necessary musical skills to support piano study at the beginner to late beginner level.

Contents

Course Overview

Module 1: Beyond the Basics

In this module, you'll learn how to count and subdivide down to the 8th note. You'll also learn about half steps and different kinds of accidentals.

Introduction
How to Count 8th Notes & Dotted Rhythms
Lesson on Steps, Accidentals, and Key Signatures
More Note Reading Exercises

Module 2: Developing Your Musicianship

This module focuses on sight reading, wrist movement, and other core musical skills.

Introduction to "Progressive Sight Reading Exercises"
Understanding Simple & Compound Meter
Understanding Wrist Movement
Balance & Melody Separation

Module 3: Schmitt Exercises

In this module, you'll improve your finger dexterity by practicing a series of pentascale variations through all of the keys.

Introduction to "Schmitt Exercises"
Schmitt Exercises PDF
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