Level Three Goals

1. Play all major and harmonic minor scales; play melodic minor scales in Group II. Play all major scales in Group III.

2. Play major and minor, diminished, and augmented triads on any note.

3. Play assigned repertory pieces with acceptable proficiency.

4. Harmonize simple melodies using primary chords and secondary dominants: V7/V, V7/ii, V7/IV)

5. Continue to develop concepts of improvisation:

a. Improvise original melodies using chord tones, passing tones, and neighbor tones.

b. Embellish existing melodies with passing tones and neighbor tones.

c. Create simple arrangements (improvised) of familiar melodies (especially "Happy Birthday").

6. Create simple arrangements (improvised) of familiar melodies.

7. Transpose a single line (treble or bass clef) up and down a half step and whole step.

8. Continue to develop concepts of sight reading:

a. read from an interactive computer program, one note per second in   a limited range
b. regularly practice simple sight reading repertory

9. Play simple technical exercises and continue to develop a sense of proper keyboard technique:

a. proper sitting position
b. concepts of good hand position and fingering
c. proper use of the sustain pedal

10. Continue to develop concepts of style and musicianship.

a. expression
b. articulation
c. dynamics
d. tempo