Advanced Piano | Makerere University Courses

Course Code:

MUS 2110

Course Credit Units:

3

Semester:

Semester 2

Year of Study:

Year 2

Undergraduate or Graduate Level:

Undergraduate Level

Academic Programs:

Bachelor Of Arts (Music)

College:

College of Humanities and Social Sciences

School:

School of Liberal and Performing Arts

Department:

Music Dance Drama

Course Discipline:

Music

Course Description & Objectives:

This course builds from MUS 1206. Emphasis is on technique, theory, music reading, performance, practicing, and utilizing more advanced repertoire. Participation in departmental performances is mandatory. Objectives:

To reinforce the basic elements of music students already acquired in MUS 1206and expand on this knowledge with advanced technique, repertory and theory concepts
To offer advanced keyboard theory

Learning Outcomes:

Ability to sight-read music with greater competence
Demonstration of a larger vocabulary of technical patterns present in piano music: scales, chords, arpeggios and accompaniment patterns
Demonstration of the understanding the of keyboard theory
Ability to perform various piano forms and styles and an expanded repertoire of advanced pieces