Level One Goals

1. Play major, natural minor, and harmonic minor scales in Group I (see description of scales on p. 68 of in Class Piano Resources, Level I) with steady tempo and correct fingering.

2. Play major and minor triads on any note.

3. Play assigned repertory pieces with acceptable proficiency.

4. Harmonize simple melodies using primary chords.

5. Improvise simple melodies (chord tones, passing tones, neighbor tones) over given chord progressions in all keys through two accidentals

.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