Piano Techniques for Modern Music
If you have always dreamed of playing the piano or keyboard but did not know where to start, this is the course for you. This course will take you through the fundamental skills necessary to build your playing capability quickly and healthily. In addition to the fundamentals, you will learn from exercises and examples from popular music so that you can start playing in multiple styles. You will start by focusing on posture, breathing, movement, and sound production that will help you strengthen your finger independence and control over dynamics, phrasing, articulation, tempo, and pulse.
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- Level Foundation
- المدة 12 ساعات hours
- الطبع بواسطة Berklee
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If you have always dreamed of playing the piano or keyboard but did not know where to start, this is the course for you. This course will take you through the fundamental skills necessary to build your playing capability quickly and healthily. In addition to the fundamentals, you will learn from exercises and examples from popular music so that you can start playing in multiple styles. You will start by focusing on posture, breathing, movement, and sound production that will help you strengthen your finger independence and control over dynamics, phrasing, articulation, tempo, and pulse. At the end of this course, you will have all of the tools necessary to build a dependable piano technique for performing contemporary music. You will be able to identify common chord progressions used in contemporary music and learn how to play both as a soloist and as an ensemble member. Finally, you will be able to improvise over common chord progressions in various contemporary music settings.الوحدات
Getting Started
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- What Are Your Goals?
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- Course Overview
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- Welcome!
- Connecting with Your Classmates
- Earn A Course Certificate
- Course Resources
Lesson 1 Definitions and Notation
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- Lesson 1 Definitions
- Lesson 1 Notation
Lesson 1: Fundamentals of Posture and Hand Position
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- Posture and Hand Position
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- Reflecting on Posture and Hand Position
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- What You'll Learn in Lesson 1
- Posture at the Piano
- Finger Placement and Keeping Time
- The C Major Scale and the I IV V I Cadence
- Practice Tips for a Steady and Consistent Practice
- Improvisation with a Popular Chord Progression
Lesson 1 Project: Posture, Hand Position, and Fundamentals
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- Self-Assessment: Project #1
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- Practice Assignment #1: Posture, Hand Position, and Fundamentals
Lesson 2 Definitions
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- Lesson 2 Notation
Lesson 2: Finger and Arm Technique
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- Finger and Arm Technique
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- What You'll Learn in Lesson 2
- Building Finger Independence
- Shifting with the Thumb
- Using Your Arms
- Practice Tips for Health Playing
- Melodic Application of Finger and Arm Technique
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- Sign up for the full experience!
Lesson 2 Project:
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- Self-Assessment: Project #2
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- Project #2: Finger and Arm Technique
Lesson 3 Definitions
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- Lesson 3 Notations
Lesson 3: Wrist Technique and Chord Tones
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- Wrist Technique and Chord Tones
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- Wrist Tone vs. Finger Tone
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- What You'll Learn in Lesson 3
- Wrist Technique
- The 7th Chord and Tension 9
- Combining Finger and Wrist Tones
- Developing Virtuosity
- Melodic Application of the II- V I Progression
Project #3: Wrist Technique and Chord Tones
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- Self-Assessment: Project #3
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- Project #3: Wrist Technique and Chord Tones
Lesson 4 Definitions
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- Lesson 4 Notations
Lesson 4: Pedal Technique
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- Pedal Technique
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- Reflecting on the functionality of the piano pedals
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- What You'll Learn in Lesson 4
- The Three Pedals
- Coordinating Your Hands and Feet
- Continuing to Develop Speed and Virtuosity
- Practice Tips for Maximizing Improvements
- Melodic Application of Pedal Technique
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- Virtuosic Pianists
- Are you looking for more?
Project #4: Pedal Technique
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- Self-Assessment: Project #4
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- Project #4: Pedal Technique
Congratulations!
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- Congratulations and Next Steps
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- Extra Chord Practice
Auto Summary
"Piano Techniques for Modern Music" is an engaging and comprehensive course offered by Coursera, perfect for anyone aspiring to learn the piano or keyboard from scratch. This foundational course focuses on the essential skills required to build a robust and healthy playing technique. The curriculum is designed to guide you through the basics of posture, breathing, movement, and sound production, ensuring you develop finger independence and control over dynamics, phrasing, articulation, tempo, and pulse. Throughout the course, you will practice with exercises and examples from popular music, enabling you to play in various contemporary styles. By the end of this 720-minute course, you will have the tools to confidently perform contemporary music, identify common chord progressions, and play both as a soloist and in an ensemble. You'll also gain the ability to improvise over these chord progressions, enhancing your versatility as a pianist. This course is ideal for beginners looking to establish a solid foundation in piano technique for modern music genres. The subscription option available is the Starter level, making it accessible and affordable for new learners. Join now and start your journey towards becoming a skilled contemporary pianist!
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