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Piano Techniques for Modern Music

Berklee

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If you have always dreamed of playing the piano or keyboard but did not know where to start, this is the course for you. This course will take you through the fundamental skills necessary to build your playing capability quickly and healthily. In addition to the fundamentals, you will learn from exercises and examples from popular music so that you can start playing in multiple styles. You will start by focusing on posture, breathing, movement, and sound production that will help you strengthen your finger independence and control over dynamics, phrasing, articulation, tempo, and pulse. 
At the end of this course, you will have all of the tools necessary to build a dependable piano technique for performing contemporary music. You will be able to identify common chord progressions used in contemporary music and learn how to play both as a soloist and as an ensemble member. Finally, you will be able to improvise over common chord progressions in various contemporary music settings.

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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

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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

Earn a Certificate upon completion

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

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Instructor

Zahili Gonzalez Zamora

Assistant Professor

Piano

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1 Course

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Berklee

Established in 1945, Berklee is at the forefront of contemporary music education, bringing its award-winning curriculum to more than 3.5 million students around the world. Currently comprising Berklee College of Music, Berklee Online, Boston Conservatory at Berklee, Berklee NYC, Berklee Summer Programs, and more, Berklee is shaping the key players of tomorrow’s music industry. With innovative programs in performance, production, business, theater, dance, and more, students come away from their Berklee experience with a professional portfolio, practical job skills, and a strong sense of community.

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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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Piano Techniques for Modern Music

Piano Techniques for Modern Music

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