MUAC 1581 - Class Piano 1
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 43392,
Credit hours: 1
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Richard Konzen
Email: rkonzen@ysu.edu
Course Description
1581. Class Piano 1. Intended for and required of all non-keyboard music majors, the first-semester course builds functional skills at the piano. Students develop techniques to perform all major scales and arpeggios, sight reading, triads and inversion, primary chords, harmonization of popular and/or folk tunes, and repertoire with both hands. Coreq.: Major-level applied lessons (1501 or higher) or permission of coordinator. 1 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | Alfred’s Group Piano for Adults, Book 1 Second Edition | Lancaster, E.L., & Renfrow, Kenon | 0739053019 |
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Week of | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|
| 8/24 | Piano Skills Acquisition | Daily practice |
| 8/31 | Piano Skills Acquisition | Video Assignment #1 Due 9/4 |
| 9/7 | Piano Skills Acquisition | Daily practice |
| 9/14 | Piano Skills Acquisition | Video Assignment # 2 Due 9/18 |
| 9/21 | Piano Skills Acquisition | Daily practice |
| 9/28 | Piano Skills Acquisition | Video Assignment #3 Due 10/2 |
| 10/5 | Piano Skills Acquisition | Daily practice |
| 10/12 | Piano Skills Acquisition: Midterm Exam | Midterm Exam |
| 10/19 | Piano Skills Acquisition | Daily practice |
| 10/26 | Piano Skills Acquisition | Video Assignment #4 Due 10/30 |
| 11/2 | Piano Skills Acquisition | Daily practice |
| 11/9 | Piano Skills Acquisition | Video Assignment #5 Due 10/30 |
| 11/16 | Piano Skills Acquisition | Daily practice |
| 11/23 | Piano Skills Acquisition | Video Assignment #6 Due 11/24 |
| 11/30 | Piano Skills Acquisition | Daily practice |
| 12/7 | Final Exam | Final Exam |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.