The Journey of Adults Learning Piano. 1, Adult Piano Introduction in 90 Hours

Author: Zhang Shigu
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: "The Path to Learning Piano for Adults: 90 Hours of Adult Piano Introduction" (1) (Revised Edition)
"The 90 Hours of Adult Piano Introduction" is a tutorial designed for adults who wish to learn piano but lack musical knowledge. The author attempts to integrate fundamental music theory with basic piano playing techniques in a concise manner. The content is arranged to be concise, systematic, easy to learn, and fun, with a suitable pace and practicality. Through 90 hours of learning and training, learners will master basic music theory, develop a correct concept of piano playing, and achieve a beginner-level piano playing ability, reaching the entry-level of piano proficiency.
"The Path to Learning Piano for Adults: 90 Hours of Adult Piano Introduction" (1) (Revised Edition) is divided into fifteen units, which are actually organized into four parts, with a review unit at the end of each part.
Part 1 includes Units 1 to 4 and serves as an introduction, with a strong emphasis on knowledge. This part explains the history and physical properties of the piano, requiring students to understand the basic knowledge of playing the piano, recognize the basic symbols of the staff, learn the concepts of staccato and legato, and develop finger dexterity.
Part 2 includes Units 5 to 8, focusing on intervals and the composition of major scales, training students' ability to coordinate both hands, and cultivating the concept of finger independence.
Part 3 includes Units 9 to 12, covering the finger rules for melodies, chords, and arpeggios, the composition and properties of different chords, as well as corresponding finger and piece exercises.
Part 4 includes the application of the sustain pedal, the relationship between major and minor scales, and corresponding finger and piece exercises.
In terms of content arrangement, each unit consists of three parts: music theory, finger exercises, and pieces. The relationship among these three parts is as follows:
- Music theory serves as the guide, systematically and concisely introducing various musical symbols and terms, as well as fundamental music theory.
- Finger exercises are the focus of classroom teaching, with the establishment of correct playing concepts being prioritized. Targeted and simple finger exercises are consistently implemented.
- Pieces are the goal, with each piece having specific practice content that corresponds to the music theory and finger exercises taught in the unit. Following the principle of progressive learning, this approach aims to increase learners' interest in learning and improve their playing ability.