Rockschool Piano Debut
The Rockschool Piano Debut exam is perfect for the student if they have developed some foundational skills and techniques. This course will prepare the student for the Rockschool Debut exam and our expert teachers guide them through the entire process of taking the exam.
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Skill Pathshala Team - 100 enrolled students
Course Description
The Rockschool Piano Debut exam is a stepping stone on your child's exciting musical journey. It's designed for students who have just begun their piano adventure and have started building essential skills, techniques, coordination, and a sense of music. We're here to nurture their budding talent and ignite a passion for playing. In this course, we introduce basic improvisation, where your child's creativity can shine. It's not just about learning; it's about finding their unique musical voice. For the examination, your child gets to choose three performance pieces from artists like Emeli Sandé, Elton John, and Justin Bieber. This adds a touch of personal connection to their piano journey. And our certified teachers help them master each performance so they can shine in their Rockschool Piano Debut.
What you'll learn in this course
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Understanding the piano keyboard and proper hand positions
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Reading basic notation, rhythms, and dynamics
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Playing simple melodies and accompaniments with both hands
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Introduction to scales, chords, and arpeggios
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Performing set Rockschool repertoire pieces with confidence
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Developing performance skills and musical expression
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Building practice habits for steady progress
Requirements
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No prior piano experience required
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Access to a piano or keyboard (61 keys or more recommended)
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Basic ability to read simple English instructions
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Commitment to regular practice sessions
Curriculum
- 10 Lessons
- 60 mins.
- Understanding the layout of the keyboard and note names
- Correct sitting posture, hand position, and finger numbers
- Introduction to rhythm, beats, and simple note values
- Playing first simple patterns with both hands
- Developing finger strength and coordination with exercises
- Playing simple scales and five-finger patterns
- Learning dynamics: soft (piano) and loud (forte)
- Hand independence through easy left-hand and right-hand practice
- Introduction to the staff, treble clef, and bass clef
- Recognizing middle C and notes around it
- Understanding rests, ties, and basic rhythms
- Reading and playing simple melodies from sheet music
- Step-by-step learning of set pieces from Rockschool Debut
- Understanding the style and mood of each piece
- Hands-together practice techniques for smooth playing
- Building confidence in playing full-length songs
- Introduction to different styles: Rock, Pop, Jazz, and Blues
- Recognizing rhythm patterns common in each style
- Simple improvisation using basic scales
- Playing short style-based exercises from the Rockschool syllabus
- Building expression and musicality in playing
- Understanding articulation: staccato, legato, and accents
- Practicing with a steady tempo using a metronome
- Preparing for solo and accompanied performances
- Mastering Rockschool technical exercises for Debut
- Practicing scales, arpeggios, and chord shapes in simple form
- Strengthening finger movement and smooth transitions
- Linking technical practice with real music pieces
- Developing listening skills for pitch and rhythm
- Clapping and playing back short rhythm patterns
- Identifying high/low and loud/soft sounds
- Simple call-and-response exercises to improve ear training
- Using simple chords to create short patterns
- Improvising melodies on given scales
- Playing around with rhythm variations
- Encouraging personal creativity within the Rockschool framework
- Understanding Rockschool exam requirements and structure
- Preparing pieces, technical exercises, and aural tests step by step
- Practicing stage presence and overcoming performance nerves
- Mock performance practice to build exam confidence
Your Instructor
Skill Pathshala Team
Advanced Educator
Skill Pathshala is an online learning community with thousands of classes for creative and curious people, on topics including illustration, design, programming, photography, video, freelancing, and more. On Skill Pathshala, members come together to find inspiration and take the next step in their creative journey.
- Duration span 60 mins.
- Lectures0
- LanguageEnglish
- Skill levelBeginner
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