Suitable for pianists with around two years experience, who play at Grade 2 (ABRSM) standard. Develop your piano technique, hands co-ordination and confidence. Taught in the digital piano classroom with one keyboard per student with some work on acoustic piano.
Courses
Piano 3A
When & Where
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8 September 2025 - 1 December 2025 ( 18 hours, 12 weeks )
- Afternoon, Monday
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View course timetable
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Waterloo Centre
Quick Facts
- Availability Yes
- Tutor David Frankel
- Course Code W25CCLA10A
- Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course
What you will learn
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Demonstrate effective warm-up and practice techniques and habits.
- Play scales and arpeggios in selected major and minor keys as well as chromatic scales
- Demonstrate control and sensitivity of touch.
- Read and write music, including dynamics, articulation and expression markings.
- Acquire some independence and hand finger movement, and apply these to playing melodies, chordal patterns and contrapuntal music
- Play repertoire in a variety of styles.
Cost
Full fee
£195
Concession fee
£145
Class format and activities
Listening to tutor explanation and demonstration Playing with and to others in the class Playing individually to the tutor Listening to others and group discussion Aural and theory exercises You will need to follow and contribute to discussions in English. Music Study can include the use of digital resources such as listening to recordings, watching videos online, using appropriate mobile applications to enhance your learning inside and outside the classroom. Music study also offers a range of benefits including being an enjoyable way to enhance wellbeing. Music practice at Morley can also serve to enhance skills relevant for employment including developing creativity, developing high-concentration levels, building self-confidence, working to deadlines, being able to control nerves and working as part of a team.
Entry requirements
This course is suitable for those who have had at least two years’ tuition or equivalent, and are playing confidently at around Grade 2 (ABRSM) standard.
What you need to know before you enrol
You will need access to a piano (acoustic or digital) outside class. You will need to do regular practice sessions between classes: at least 30 minutes, at least 5 times a week. Excellent attendance and punctuality is required from all students. This course requires study/completion of activities outside of class time.
What you need
Manuscript paper. Your tutor will advise you on repertoire during the first class. Other materials to be supplied by the tutor.
What you can do next
This course continues to 3B in the spring term. You may also be interested in any Music Reading, Theory & Musicianship courses, such as 'ABRSM Music Theory Grade 3/4/5', 'Aural Training & Musicianship 1A'.
