Microcourse: Introducing Pieces with Purpose (from The Beginner Course)
Excerpted from The Beginner Course: Establishing Strong Foundations for Young Pianists. Full microcourse completion time approx. 5 hours.
Topics include: Repertoire selection, sound-focused teaching, the role of rote teaching, and strategies for introducing pieces
How to use this course
Course Introduction
FREE PREVIEWWelcome Survey
Session Contents
Purposeful Approaches to Elementary Repertoire with Sara Ernst
Reading 1: "What are Your Guidelines for Assigning a New Piece?" by Frances Clark
Reading 2: "Consider the Sound First" by Scott Donald
Reading 3: "The Role of Rote Teaching in the Development of Reading, Technique, and Artistry" by Katherine Fisher and Julie Knerr
Reflection Activity
Session Contents
Reading: "Four Strategies for Introducing Repertoire" by Dr. Sara Ernst
Video (with accompanying text) 1: Rote and Rote-Notation with Dr. Lesley McAllister
Video (with accompanying text) 2: Workout, Complete with Sara Ernst
Video (with accompanying text) 3: Workout, Complete with Rebecca Mergen Pennington
Video (with accompanying text) 4: Workout, Partial with Janet Hart, Week 1
Video (with accompanying text) 5: Workout, Partial with Janet Hart, Week 2
Video (with accompanying text) 6: Play-Discuss with Amy Glennon
Session Contents
Video 1: "Holidays" with Scott Donald, Part 1
Video 2: "Holidays" with Scott Donald, Part 2
Video 3: "Holidays" with Scott Donald, Part 3
Video 4: "Holidays" with Scott Donald, Part 4
Reflection Activity
Exit Survey
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Excerpted from The Beginner Course: Establishing Strong Foundations for Young Pianists. Full microcourse completion time approx. 5 hours.
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Excerpted from The Beginner Course: Establishing Strong Foundations for Young Pianists. Full microcourse completion time approx. 5 hours.
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