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1. Introduction to the Piano

• Explore the keyboard layout: white and black keys
• Understand posture and hand positioning for comfortable playing
• Learn how to produce sound with proper finger placement
   

2. Learning to Play with the Right Hand

• Begin with one-hand melodies using the right hand
• Play familiar rhymes such as "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" and "Mary Had a Little Lamb"
• Focus on treble clef note reading and rhythm
   

3. Adding Basic Chords

• Introduction to simple chords using the right hand
• Play and sing along with rhymes using basic chord accompaniments
• Understand harmony and its role in music
   

4. Introducing the Left Hand

• Learn to read and play bass clef notes with the left hand
• Gradually combine both hands to play simple pieces
• Build coordination and confidence
   

5. Exploring Both Hands Together

• Practice small lessons from beginner piano books
• Play easy pieces with both hands to improve coordination
• Develop familiarity with treble and bass clefs
   

6. Scales, Hanon Exercises, and Technical Exercises

• Practice five-finger scales in C Major (hands separately and together)
• Introduce Hanon exercises to develop finger strength and agility
• Practice dynamics: playing softly (piano) and loudly (forte)
• Develop finger strength and agility through targeted exercises

 

7. Sight-Reading and Aural Skills

• Practice sight-reading to play simple pieces fluently
• Develop aural skills by recognizing pitch and rhythmic patterns
• Engage in clapping and singing exercises to improve musical memory
   

8. Performance and Expression

• Practice performing pieces with expression and dynamics
• Build stage confidence through mock performances
• Learn tips to perform confidently and handle exam day effectively

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1. Repertoire

• Perform three contrasting pieces focusing on phrasing, dynamics, and articulation.
• Learn to interpret and perform pieces with appropriate articulation, dynamics, and phrasing. 
• Focus on tempo consistency and stylistic understanding.
   

2. Scales and Technical Work

Focus: 

• Legato technique for smooth, connected playing. 
• Precision and evenness in finger movement.

Scales (legato): 

• F Major, G Major (hands separately, 1 octave). 
• D Minor, E Minor (hands separately, 1 octave).

Arpeggios: Above-mentioned scales (hands separately, 1 octave).

Chromatic Scale: C Major in contrary motion (legato).

Practice Tips: 

• Begin slowly, focusing on accuracy and finger positioning.
• Gradually increase speed with a metronome while maintaining legato.
   

3. Sight-Reading

• Play short excerpts emphasizing rhythm, pitch accuracy, and dynamics.
   

4. Music Theory
 

• Note and Rest Values: Semibreves, dotted minims, minims, crotchets, and quavers. 
   
• Time Signatures: 2/4, 3/4, 4/4 (common time). 
   
• Notation: Notes in treble and bass clefs (to one leger line above or below).
   
• Accidentals: Flats, sharps, and naturals.
   
• Tones and Semitones: Recognize and apply in exercises.
   
• Key Signatures: C, F, and G Major, including scales, tonic triads, and arpeggios.
   
• Circle of Fifths: Understanding relationships between C, F, and G Major keys.
   

5. Aural Skills

• Identify dynamics, tempo changes, and simple rhythms by ear.
   

6. Practice Tips and Performance Skills

• Use slow practice to build accuracy.
• Gradually increase speed using a metronome.
• Incorporate dynamic contrast and musicality.
• Develop finger strength and evenness using Hanon No. 1, focusing on relaxed hand position.
   

7. Mock Exams

• Simulated exam experience:

✓ Perform three selected pieces.

✓ Demonstrate scales and arpeggios.

✓ Complete sight-reading and aural exercises.

• Feedback and Improvement:

✓ Identify strengths and areas for improvement.

✓ Practice exam timing and stage presence.

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1. Repertoire
Perform three contrasting pieces from the Trinity Grade 2 syllabus, focusing on:

• Rhythmic accuracy and correct articulation.
• Effective dynamics, phrasing, and musical expression.
• Style and character of the piece.
   

2. Scales and Technical Work

Scales (legato):

• Bb Major and D Major (hands together, 2 octaves).
• G Minor and B Minor (harmonic, hands separately, 2 octaves).
• Chromatic Scale in similar motion starting on Bb (2 octaves).
• C Major contrary motion scale (hands together, 2 octaves).
   

Arpeggios: Bb Major, D Major, G Minor, and B Minor (hands separately, 1 octave).

Broken Chords: Bb Major, D Major, G Minor, and B Minor (hands separately, 1 octave).
 

3. Rhythmic and Notational Understanding
 

Note Values: Dotted crotchets, single quavers, and semiquavers.

Rest Values: Dotted crotchets and single quavers.

Time Signatures: 
 

Rhythmic Concepts:

• Tied notes.
• Syncopation (eighth-note and quarter-note patterns, e.g., e-q-e or q-h-q).

4. Music Theory

Notation: Reading and using notes in the treble and bass clefs (up to two leger lines above and below the stave).

Key Signatures and Scales:
Bb Major, D Major, G Minor, and B Minor.
F, G, and C Major.

Accidentals: Sharps, flats, and naturals.

Chords: Tonic triads in the above keys (root position).

Circle of Fifths: Relating to the above keys.
 

5. Sight-Reading
Perform a short, unseen piece, focusing on:

• Accurate rhythm and pitch.
• Dynamic and articulation markings.
   

6. Aural Skills Recognize:

• Dynamics, articulation, and tempo changes.
• Melodic and rhythmic patterns.
• Simple harmonic progressions and intervals.

7. Practice Tips

• Focus on mastering scales with correct fingerings and hand positioning.
• Practice arpeggios and broken chords for technical fluency.
• Pay attention to dynamics, phrasing, and articulation in your repertoire.
• Improve coordination and articulation with Hanon No. 1–2, practicing at a steady tempo.