A Piano Method Based in Singing

 
 
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Chopin said “You must sing if you wish to play”. The PianoForte method provides a foundation for piano students that is full of singing. Based in Kodaly principles and a singing technique, students develop rich musicianship skills that allow them to advance to the highest levels.

 

LEVEL

ONE

  • Singing

  • Solfa Syllables

  • Piano Geography

  • Moving the Hands (Basic Technique)

  • Basic Musical Concepts: pulse, rhythm, tempo, duets

 
 
 
 
 

LEVEL

TWO

  • The Stave

  • Landmark Notes

  • More Singing / Solfa Practice

  • More Technique

  • More Duets

  • Beginning Phrasing: tied notes, cadence diminuendo

 
 
 
 
 
 

LEVEL

THREE

  • Harmony - hearing and singing two different voices

  • More Folk Music

  • Hands Together Playing

  • More Advanced Note Reading

  • Real Time Signatures

  • More Rhythm: Semiquavers / 16th Notes, Dotted Rhythms

  • Basic Articulation: Slurs, Staccato

  • More Phrasing: Crescendo, basic dynamics

 
 
 
 

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