Early Intermaediate Piano Student Outcomes:
This stage is expected to take 1-3 years, depending on the student's effort.
Enhanced Keyboard Proficiency:
Students will demonstrate increased fluency in navigating the keyboard, including more complex hand positions and movements.
They will develop the ability to play scales and arpeggios with greater speed and accuracy.
Improved Sight-Reading Skills:
Students will read and interpret more complex musical notations, including various rhythms and key signatures.
They will begin to sight-read simple pieces with greater confidence and fluency.
Development of Two-Handed Playing:
Students will learn to coordinate both hands in playing, integrating bass and treble clef notes simultaneously.
They will practice pieces that require hand independence and more intricate finger coordination.
Introduction to Musical Phrasing and Articulation:
Students will understand and apply concepts of musical phrasing, dynamics, and articulation in their playing.
They will interpret and express musical ideas more effectively through their performance.
Understanding of Basic Music Theory:
Students will delve deeper into music theory, understanding chords, scales, and basic harmony.
They will apply this knowledge to analyze and comprehend the structure of the pieces they play.
Enhanced Rhythmic Skills:
Students will play more complex rhythmic patterns and syncopations.
They will develop a stronger sense of timing and rhythm, often using a metronome for practice.
Repertoire Expansion:
Students will learn a broader range of pieces, exploring different genres and styles.
They will start developing personal music preferences and express themselves through a more
diverse repertoire.
Performance Skills:
Students will gain confidence in performing, whether in recitals, for family, or for peers.
They will focus on stage presence, expression, and dealing with performance anxiety.
Practice Efficiency:
Students will learn how to practice more effectively, setting goals for each session and focusing on challenging areas.
They will develop the ability to self-evaluate and make adjustments during practice.