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Beginner Level

Basic music theory knowledge including reading music notation.

Learners should have access to either a keyboard or piano.

Approx. 11 hours to complete
English

What you will learn

  • Develop proper technique to play the piano

  • Maintain healthy playing habits

  • Apply proper piano technique while playing modern/contemporary music

Skills you will gain

  • Chord Progressions
  • Piano Performance
  • Piano
  • Improvisation
  • Finger Independence
Flexible deadlines
Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
Shareable Certificate
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100% online
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Coursera Labs
Includes hands on learning projects.
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Beginner Level

Basic music theory knowledge including reading music notation.

Learners should have access to either a keyboard or piano.

Approx. 11 hours to complete
English

Offered by

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Berklee

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

Week1
Week 1
1 hour to complete

Welcome to Piano Techniques for Modern Music

1 hour to complete
1 video (Total 1 min), 4 readings, 1 quiz
Week2
Week 2
3 hours to complete

Lesson 1: Fundamentals of Posture and Hand Position

3 hours to complete
6 videos (Total 26 min), 2 readings, 3 quizzes
Week3
Week 3
2 hours to complete

Lesson 2: Finger and Arm Technique

2 hours to complete
6 videos (Total 15 min), 1 reading, 3 quizzes
Week4
Week 4
3 hours to complete

Lesson 3: Wrist Technique and Chord Tones

3 hours to complete
6 videos (Total 25 min), 1 reading, 3 quizzes

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