Three Credits LA Independent Vocal Study is designed to deal more specifically with the natural gifts of the vocal instrument and to direct students in how to handle their own particular vocal problems in daily practice for continued growth in free, controlled artistic vocal production when practicing and performing. When talent warrants, this course may be taken for more than one semester for credit. Literature and pedagogy become more advanced with each semester of study. The basics of piano techniques are learned from the ground up. Music notation, rhythms, as well as coordination of both right and left hand are stressed.
Simple repertoire is learned and performed in a recital at the end of the semester.
If you always wanted to learn to play the piano, this is the course for you. Previous knowledge of piano is required. A more advanced technique is taught as well as a bit more difficult repertoire. MUS 103 Sight Reading Three Credits LA Development of skills in reading, singing and hearing musical intervals, chords and rhythms by means of musical notation and keyboard. No background in music is required.