1. Student Textbook: &nbsp;A chapter-wise guide to support your learning beyond class&mdash;perfect for review, practice, and mastering concepts at your own pace.

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2. Practice Audio Tracks:&nbsp;High-quality audio exercises to help you sharpen your skills and stay in rhythm while practicing independently.

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3. Video Library:&nbsp;Watch your teacher break down key techniques and demonstrate practice exercises&mdash;anytime, anywhere.

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4. Song Sheets &amp; Chord Sheets:&nbsp;Lyrics, notations, and chord sheets for all the practice songs&mdash;so you can play along with confidence and clarity.

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Crafted by expert music teachers, this structured course blends playful learning with real musical progress. Through&nbsp;catchy poems, fun exercises and simple songs, you will gradually master notes, chords, rhythm, and much more.

With 1:1 online classes and&nbsp;step-by-step guidance from experienced teachers, every session builds confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love for music.

This 12-hour beginner-friendly online course offers one class per week, taught by our most experienced and qualified teachers. Get personalized guidance and start your certification journey with assurance! 
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1. Understanding the Keyboard

<ul>
	<li>Introduction to white and black keys, octaves, and middle C.</li>
	<li>Identifying notes on the keyboard and their corresponding notation on the staff.</li>
</ul>

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2. Learning Music Notation

<ul>
	<li>Understanding the treble and bass clefs.</li>
	<li>Note values: whole, half, quarter, and eighth notes.</li>
	<li>Basic time signatures (2/4, 3/4, 4/4)</li>
</ul>

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3. Right-Hand Melodies

<ul>
	<li>Playing simple tunes using five-finger patterns.</li>
	<li>Familiarization with C major, G major, and F major positions</li>
</ul>

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4. Basic Chords (Left-Hand Accompaniment)&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>Learning simple major chords (C, F, G, Am).&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Playing basic chord progressions to accompany right-hand melodies.</li>
</ul>

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5. Hands Together Playing

<ul>
	<li>Combining simple melodies with chord accompaniment.</li>
	<li>Coordinating both hands for rhythm and timing.</li>
</ul>

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6. Finger Exercises for Dexterity 

<ul>
	<li>Five-finger warm-up exercises.</li>
	<li>Hanon exercises for strength and agility.</li>
	<li>Simple scale practice (C major, G major).</li>
</ul>

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7. Rhythm &amp; Ear Training 

<ul>
	<li>Clapping and recognizing simple rhythmic patterns.</li>
	<li>Identifying high and low pitch sounds.</li>
</ul>

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8. Introduction to Musical Expression

<ul>
	<li>Basic dynamics: piano (p), forte (f), crescendo, and diminuendo.</li>
	<li>Simple articulation: legato and staccato.</li>
</ul>

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9. Preparation for Trinity Initial Grade Exam

<ul>
	<li>Practicing three pieces from the Trinity Initial Grade repertoire.</li>
	<li>Simple sight-reading exercises.</li>
	<li>Aural exercises to identify rhythms and pitch differences.</li>
</ul>

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10. Practice Tips

<ul>
	<li>Break melodies into small sections and practice hands separately before combining.</li>
	<li>Use slow, controlled movements to develop accuracy before increasing speed.</li>
	<li>Focus on smooth transitions between chords and maintaining a steady rhythm.</li>
</ul>

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11. Assessment Methods

<ul>
	<li>Teacher-led evaluations through weekly progress checks.</li>
	<li>Mock performance to simulate the Trinity Initial Grade Exam environment.</li>
	<li>Ear training tests and sight-reading exercises.</li>
</ul>

This 18-hour beginner-friendly online course offers one class per week, taught by our most experienced and qualified teachers. Get personalized guidance and start your certification journey with assurance! 
 
1. Music Notation &amp; Theory

<ul>
	<li>Recognizing treble and bass clefs, note values, and rests.</li>
	<li>Understanding time signatures, simple rhythms, and basic articulation marks.</li>
	<li>Introduction to dynamics (p, f, mf, crescendo, diminuendo).</li>
	<li>Identifying and playing chord symbols and progressions.</li>
</ul>

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2. Chords /Scale construction

Chord Formulas: Students will learn the construction of basic chords, including major and minor triads, to understand harmony.

Scale Formulas: Students will be taught the formulas for major and natural minor scales to build a strong foundation in melody creation.

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3. Keyboard Exercises

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Scales &amp; Chord Knowledge:

<ul>
	<li>G major, D minor (hands separately).</li>
	<li>Dorian scale on G, Dorian scale on D.</li>
	<li>G major pentatonic, D major pentatonic.</li>
	<li>Blues scale on D.</li>
	<li>Chromatic scale in contrary motion starting on D.</li>
	<li>Chord progression of I&ndash;V in G major and D minor.</li>
</ul>

 
Keyboard Technique &amp; Finger Exercises:

<ul>
	<li>Playing one of the above scales in the RH while accompanying with chords I and V in the LH.</li>
	<li>Basic hand coordination exercises.</li>
	<li>Simple melodic phrasing and articulation practice.</li>
</ul>

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4. Repertoire

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Candidates perform three contrasting pieces from the Trinity Grade 1 syllabus, focusing on:

<ul>
	<li>Developing rhythmic accuracy and fluency.</li>
	<li>Expressive playing using dynamics and articulation.</li>
	<li>Understanding the style and character of each piece.</li>
</ul>

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Sight Reading

<ul>
	<li>Candidates perform a short, unseen piece after 30 seconds of preparation.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>The exercise will be at a level lower than the exam to build confidence and reading skills.</li>
</ul>

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Aural Skills

<ul>
	<li>Recognizing differences in pitch, rhythm, and dynamics.</li>
	<li>Identifying simple intervals and melodic changes.</li>
	<li>Responding to a short piece played by the examiner with musical observations.</li>
</ul>

This 24-hour beginner-friendly online course offers one class per week, taught by our most experienced and qualified teachers. Get personalized guidance and start your certification journey with assurance! 
 
1. Music Notation &amp; Theory

<ul>
	<li>Reading and interpreting musical notation with accidentals, key signatures, and rhythmic patterns.</li>
	<li>Understanding ties, slurs, and more complex articulation (staccato, legato, accents).</li>
	<li>Recognizing basic musical forms and phrasing.</li>
	<li>Identifying and applying dynamic markings (pp, ff) and expressive terms.</li>
</ul>

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2. Keyboard Exercises

<ul>
	<li>Student should play one of the following scales in the right hand (RH), accompanied by chords I, IV, and V7 in the left hand (LH)</li>
	<li>F major</li>
	<li>E harmonic minor (candidate&rsquo;s choice)</li>
</ul>

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3. Scales &amp; Chord Knowledge

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Scales (hands separately)

<ul>
	<li>F major</li>
	<li>E minor (candidate&rsquo;s choice of harmonic, melodic, or natural minor)</li>
	<li>Mixolydian scale on F</li>
	<li>Dorian scale on E</li>
	<li>Blues scale on E</li>
	<li>&nbsp;E minor pentatonic</li>
	<li>F major pentatonic</li>
</ul>

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Chromatic scale

<ul>
	<li>In similar motion starting on F</li>
	<li>Chord progressionI-IV-V7-I in the following keys</li>
	<li>F major</li>
	<li>E minor</li>
</ul>

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4. Repertoire

Perform three contrasting pieces from the Trinity Grade 2 syllabus, focusing on:

<ul>
	<li>Rhythmic accuracy and correct articulation.</li>
	<li>Expressive dynamics, phrasing, and musical interpretation.</li>
	<li>Demonstrating style and character of the piece.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

5. Sight Reading

<ul>
	<li>Candidates will be given 30 seconds of preparation time.</li>
	<li>Perform a previously unseen musical extract at a level approximately two grades lower than the exam being taken.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

6. Aural Skills

<ul>
	<li>Answer questions based on a single musical example played by the examiner.</li>
	<li>Identify:</li>
	<li>Pitch and rhythm changes.</li>
	<li>Dynamics and articulation differences.</li>
	<li>Recognition of melodic and rhythmic patterns.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

7. Hanon Exercises

<ul>
	<li>Hanon Exercise No. 3 or 4:</li>
	<li>Focus on strengthening finger independence and coordination.</li>
	<li>Practice with both legato and staccato articulation.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

8. Practice Tips

<ul>
	<li>Divide larger pieces into smaller sections and practice hands separately before combining.</li>
	<li>Focus on accurate fingering and smooth transitions between chords.</li>
	<li>Pay attention to dynamic marks and articulation for expressive performance.</li>
	<li>Use a metronome to maintain steady tempo and rhythm.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

9. Assessment Methods

<ul>
	<li>Performance evaluation based on repertoire, sight-reading, and aural skills.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Accuracy, musicality, and technical proficiency are key assessment criteria.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Graded on fluency, expression, and confidence during the exam.</li>
</ul>

This 24-hour intermediate online course offers one class per week, led by our highly experienced and skilled instructors. Enhance your skills with personalized guidance and take the next step in your certification journey with confidence! 
 
1. Music Notation &amp; Theory

<ul>
	<li>Reading and interpreting complex musical notation with accidentals, key signatures, and rhythmic patterns.</li>
	<li>Understanding ties, slurs, dotted rhythms, and syncopation.</li>
	<li>Recognizing dynamic markings, articulation symbols, and expressive terms.</li>
	<li>Identifying chord inversions and basic harmonic analysis.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

2. Keyboard Exercises

<ul>
	<li>Students should play one of the following scales in the right hand (RH), accompanied by chords I, IV, V7, and VI in the left hand (LH):</li>
	<li>A major</li>
	<li>G harmonic minor</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

3. Scales &amp; Chord Knowledge

&nbsp;

Scales (hands separately):

<ul>
	<li>G minor (candidate&rsquo;s choice of harmonic, melodic, or natural minor)</li>
	<li>A major</li>
	<li>Mixolydian scale on A</li>
	<li>Dorian scale on G</li>
	<li>A major pentatonic</li>
	<li>G minor pentatonic</li>
	<li>Blues scale on G</li>
</ul>

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Chromatic scales:

<ul>
	<li>In similar motion starting on G and A</li>
	<li>Chords in root position, first and second inversions:</li>
	<li>E7</li>
	<li>D7</li>
</ul>

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Chord progression I-VI-IV-V7-I in the following keys:

<ul>
	<li>A major</li>
	<li>G minor</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

4. Repertoire

<ul>
	<li>Perform three contrasting pieces from the Trinity Grade 3 syllabus, focusing on:</li>
	<li>Accurate rhythm, tempo, and articulation.</li>
	<li>Expressive phrasing with dynamics and musical sensitivity.</li>
	<li>Demonstrating appropriate style and character of each piece. 
	&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

5. Sight Reading

<ul>
	<li>Candidates will be given 30 seconds of preparation time.</li>
	<li>Perform a previously unseen musical extract at a level approximately two grades lower than the exam being taken.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

6. Aural Skills

<ul>
	<li>Answer questions based on a single musical example played by the examiner.</li>
	<li>Identify:</li>
	<li>Changes in pitch, rhythm, and dynamics.</li>
	<li>Recognition of melodic and rhythmic patterns.</li>
	<li>Basic harmonic and interval recognition.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

7. Hanon Exercises

<ul>
	<li>Hanon Exercise No. 5 or 6:</li>
	<li>Focus on finger strength, agility, and coordination.</li>
	<li>Practice with both legato and staccato articulation.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

8. Practice Tips

<ul>
	<li>Break larger pieces into smaller sections and practice hands separately before combining.</li>
	<li>Focus on smooth transitions between chords and accurate fingering.</li>
	<li>Pay close attention to dynamics and articulation for expressive performance.</li>
	<li>Use a metronome to maintain consistent tempo and rhythm.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

9. Assessment Methods

<ul>
	<li>Performance evaluation based on repertoire, sight-reading, and aural skills.</li>
	<li>Graded on accuracy, musicality, and technical proficiency.</li>
	<li>Assessed on fluency, expression, and confidence during the exam.</li>
</ul>

This 36-hour intermediate online course offers one class per week, led by our highly experienced and skilled instructors. Enhance your skills with personalized guidance and take the next step in your certification journey with confidence! 
 
1. Music Notation &amp; Theory

<ul>
	<li>Reading and interpreting advanced musical notation with accidentals, key signatures, and rhythmic patterns.</li>
	<li>Understanding ties, slurs, dotted rhythms, and syncopation with more complex rhythmic values.</li>
	<li>Recognizing dynamic markings, articulation symbols, and expressive terms.</li>
	<li>Identifying chord inversions, seventh chords, and harmonic progressions.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

2. Keyboard Exercises

<ul>
	<li>Students should play one of the following scales in the right hand (RH), accompanied by chords I, IV, V7, and VI in the left hand (LH):</li>
	<li>Ab major</li>
	<li>E major</li>
	<li>C harmonic minor</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

3. Scales &amp; Chord Knowledge 
&nbsp;

Scales (hands separately):

<ul>
	<li>Ab major</li>
	<li>E major</li>
	<li>C minor (candidate&rsquo;s choice of harmonic, melodic, or natural minor)</li>
	<li>Lydian scale on Ab</li>
	<li>Mixolydian scale on E</li>
	<li>Ab major pentatonic</li>
	<li>C minor pentatonic</li>
	<li>Blues scale on E</li>
</ul>

 
Chromatic scales:

<ul>
	<li>In similar motion starting on Ab and E</li>
</ul>

 
Chords in root position:

<ul>
	<li>Ab&deg;</li>
	<li>E&deg;</li>
	<li>Eb&deg;7</li>
	<li>B&deg;7</li>
</ul>

 
Chords in root position, first, second, and third inversions:

<ul>
	<li>Eb7</li>
	<li>B7</li>
</ul>

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Chord progression I-VI-IV-V7-I in the following keys:

<ul>
	<li>Ab major</li>
	<li>E major</li>
	<li>C minor</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

4. Repertoire

<ul>
	<li>Perform three contrasting pieces from the Trinity Grade 4 syllabus, focusing on:</li>
	<li>Accurate rhythm, tempo, and articulation.</li>
	<li>Expressive phrasing with dynamics and musical sensitivity.</li>
	<li>Demonstrating appropriate style and character of each piece.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

5. Sight Reading

<ul>
	<li>Candidates will be given 30 seconds of preparation time.</li>
	<li>Perform a previously unseen musical extract at a level approximately two grades lower than the exam being taken.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

6. Aural Skills

<ul>
	<li>Answer questions based on a single musical example played by the examiner.</li>
	<li>Identify:</li>
	<li>Changes in pitch, rhythm, and dynamics.</li>
	<li>Recognition of melodic and rhythmic patterns.</li>
	<li>Basic harmonic and interval recognition.</li>
	<li>Distinguishing between major and minor chords.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

7. Hanon Exercises

<ul>
	<li>Hanon Exercise No. 7 or 8:</li>
	<li>Develop finger strength, dexterity, and independence.</li>
	<li>Practice with both legato and staccato articulation.</li>
</ul>

 
8. Practice Tips

<ul>
	<li>Isolate difficult passages and practice them slowly with consistent fingering.</li>
	<li>Work on smooth chord transitions and accurate inversions.</li>
	<li>Pay attention to dynamics and articulation for expressive performance.</li>
	<li>Use a metronome to maintain steady tempo and rhythm.</li>
	<li>Practice hands separately before combining for complex sections.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

9. Assessment Methods

<ul>
	<li>Performance evaluation based on repertoire, sight-reading, and aural skills.</li>
	<li>Graded on accuracy, musicality, and technical proficiency.</li>
	<li>Assessed on fluency, expression, and confidence during the exam.</li>
</ul>

This 36-hour intermediate online course offers one class per week, led by our highly experienced and skilled instructors. Enhance your skills with personalized guidance and take the next step in your certification journey with confidence! 
 
1. Music Notation &amp; Theory

<ul>
	<li>Reading and interpreting complex musical notation with accidentals, key signatures, and rhythmic patterns.</li>
	<li>Understanding ties, slurs, dotted rhythms, and syncopation with intricate rhythmic variations.</li>
	<li>Recognizing dynamic markings, articulation symbols, and expressive terms.</li>
	<li>Identifying chord inversions, seventh chords, and harmonic progressions.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Understanding modal harmony and its application in performance.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

2. Keyboard Exercises

<ul>
	<li>Students should choose one of the following scale and arpeggio combinations, using one of the tonal/modal centres of:</li>
	<li>F#, Eb, A</li>
	<li>Combinations:</li>
	<li>Major scale followed by major 7th arpeggio</li>
	<li>Dorian scale followed by minor 7th arpeggio</li>
	<li>Mixolydian scale followed by major arpeggio with a lowered 7th</li>
	<li>(F#7, Eb7, A7</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

3. Scales &amp; Chord Knowledge

&nbsp;

Scales (hands separately):

<ul>
	<li>Major scale followed by major 7th arpeggio in F#, Eb, and A</li>
	<li>Dorian scale followed by minor 7th arpeggio in F#, Eb, and A</li>
	<li>Mixolydian scale followed by major arpeggio with a lowered 7th in F#7, Eb7, A7</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

Pentatonic scales:

<ul>
	<li>Major pentatonic on F#, Eb, and A</li>
	<li>Minor pentatonic on F#, Eb, and A</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

Chromatic scales:

<ul>
	<li>In similar motion, starting on any note</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

Blues scales:

<ul>
	<li>Blues scale on F#, Eb, and A</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

Chords in root position:

<ul>
	<li>F#6, Eb6, A6</li>
	<li>F#m6, Ebm6, Am6</li>
	<li>F#&deg;7, Eb&deg;7, A&deg;7</li>
	<li>F#9, Eb9, A9</li>
	<li>F#+, Eb+, A+</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

Chords in root position and all inversions:

<ul>
	<li>Bass note in LH and remaining notes in RH</li>
	<li>F#7, Eb7, A7</li>
	<li>Db7, Bb7, E7</li>
	<li>F#m7, Ebm7, Am7</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

4. Repertoire

<ul>
	<li>Perform three contrasting pieces from the Trinity Grade 5 syllabus, focusing on:</li>
	<li>Accurate rhythm, tempo, and articulation.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Expressive phrasing with dynamics and musical sensitivity.</li>
	<li>Demonstrating appropriate style and character of each piece.</li>
	<li>Using advanced pedal techniques effectively. o Incorporating expressive techniques, such as rubato and subtle phrasing.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

5. Sight Reading

<ul>
	<li>Candidates will be given 30 seconds of preparation time.</li>
	<li>Perform a previously unseen musical extract at a level approximately two grades lower than the exam being taken.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

6. Aural Skills

<ul>
	<li>Answer questions based on a single musical example played by the examiner.</li>
	<li>Identify:</li>
	<li>Changes in pitch, rhythm, and dynamics.</li>
	<li>Recognition of melodic and rhythmic patterns.</li>
	<li>Basic harmonic and interval recognition.</li>
	<li>Distinguishing between major, minor, and dominant seventh chords.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

7. Hanon Exercises

<ul>
	<li>Hanon Exercise No. 9 or 10:</li>
	<li>Develop finger strength, agility, and coordination.</li>
	<li>Practice with both legato and staccato articulation.</li>
	<li>Improve evenness and precision in playing.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

8. Practice Tips

<ul>
	<li>Break larger passages into smaller sections and practice slowly with consistent fingering.</li>
	<li>Focus on smooth transitions between arpeggios and inversions.</li>
	<li>Pay attention to dynamics, articulation, and phrasing for expressive performance.</li>
	<li>Use a metronome to maintain steady tempo and rhythm.</li>
	<li>Practice hands separately for complex sections before combining.</li>
	<li>Develop pedal control for smoother harmonic blending.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

9. Assessment Methods

<ul>
	<li>Performance evaluation based on repertoire, sight-reading, and aural skills.</li>
	<li>Graded on accuracy, musicality, and technical proficiency.</li>
	<li>Assessed on fluency, expression, and confidence during the exam.</li>
</ul>

This 48-hour advanced&nbsp;online course offers one class per week, led by our highly experienced and skilled instructors. Enhance your skills with personalized guidance and take the next step in your certification journey with confidence! 
 
1. Music Notation &amp; Theory

<ul>
	<li>Reading and interpreting complex musical notation with accidentals, advanced key signatures, and rhythmic patterns.</li>
	<li>Recognizing and executing ties, slurs, dotted rhythms, and syncopation effectively.</li>
	<li>Identifying dynamic markings, articulation symbols, and expressive terms.</li>
	<li>Analysing chord progressions, inversions, and harmonic structures.</li>
	<li>Understanding modal scales and their harmonic functions.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

2. Keyboard Exercises

<ul>
	<li>Choose one of the following scale and arpeggio combinations, using one of the tonal/modal centres of: F ,&nbsp;D ,&nbsp;Db / C#</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

Combinations:

<ul>
	<li>Major scale followed by major 7th arpeggio</li>
	<li>Dorian scale followed by minor 7th arpeggio</li>
	<li>Mixolydian scale followed by major arpeggio with a lowered 7th</li>
	<li>(F7, D7, Db7)</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

3. Scales &amp; Chord Knowledge

&nbsp;

Scales (hands separately):

<ul>
	<li>Major scale followed by major 7th arpeggio in F, D, and Db/C#</li>
	<li>Dorian scale followed by minor 7th arpeggio in F, D, and Db/C#</li>
	<li>Mixolydian scale followed by major arpeggio with a lowered 7th in F7, D7, Db7</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

Pentatonic scales:

<ul>
	<li>Major pentatonic on F, D, and Db</li>
	<li>Minor pentatonic on F, D, and C# &bull; Chromatic scales:</li>
	<li>In similar motion, starting on any white note</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

Blues scales:

<ul>
	<li>Blues scale on F, D, and C#</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

Chords in root position (LH bass note, RH remaining notes):

<ul>
	<li>F6, D6, Db6</li>
	<li>Fm6, Dm6, Dbm6</li>
	<li>F7, D7, Db7</li>
	<li>C7, A7, Ab7</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

Chords in root position and all inversions: 

<ul>
	<li>F7, D7, Db7</li>
	<li>Fm7, Dm7, Dbm7</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

Diminished seventh chords:

<ul>
	<li>F&deg;7, D&deg;7, Db&deg;7</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

4. Repertoire

<ul>
	<li>Perform three contrasting pieces from the Trinity Grade 6 syllabus, focusing on:</li>
	<li>Accurate rhythm, tempo, and articulation.</li>
	<li>Expressive phrasing with dynamics and musical sensitivity.</li>
	<li>Demonstrating appropriate style and character of each piece.</li>
	<li>Using advanced pedal techniques effectively.</li>
	<li>Incorporating rubato and expressive phrasing.</li>
	<li>Showcasing stylistic accuracy in different musical genres.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

5. Sight Reading

<ul>
	<li>Candidates will be given 30 seconds of preparation time.</li>
	<li>Perform a previously unseen musical extract at a level approximately two grades lower than the exam being taken.</li>
	<li>Demonstrate: o Rhythmic accuracy and steady tempo.</li>
	<li>Correct notes, articulation, and dynamics.</li>
	<li>Smooth transitions and confident playing.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

6. Aural Skills

<ul>
	<li>Candidates answer questions based on a single musical example played by the examiner.</li>
	<li>Identify:</li>
	<li>Changes in pitch, rhythm, and dynamics.</li>
	<li>Recognition of melodic and rhythmic patterns.</li>
	<li>Harmonic analysis, including major, minor, dominant seventh, and diminished seventh chords.</li>
	<li>Identify modulations and cadences. o Distinguish between phrasing styles and articulation patterns.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

7. Hanon Exercises

<ul>
	<li>Hanon Exercise No. 11 or 12:</li>
	<li>Strengthen finger independence, agility, and control.</li>
	<li>Practice with both legato and staccato articulation.</li>
	<li>Improve velocity and evenness in both hands.</li>
	<li>Enhance dexterity and coordination with challenging patterns.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

8. Practice Tips&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>Isolate technical passages and practice slowly before gradually increasing tempo.</li>
	<li>Focus on precise articulation and phrasing.</li>
	<li>Pay attention to dynamic contrast and expressive interpretation.</li>
	<li>Use a metronome for consistent timing and rhythm.</li>
	<li>Practice hands separately for difficult sections.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

9. Assessment Methods

<ul>
	<li>Performance evaluation based on repertoire, sight-reading, and aural skills.</li>
	<li>Graded on technical accuracy, musicality, and stylistic interpretation.</li>
	<li>Assessed on fluency, expression, and confidence during the exam.</li>
	<li>Feedback on intonation, phrasing, and rhythmic precision.</li>
</ul>

This 54-hour advanced&nbsp;online course offers one class per week, led by our highly experienced and skilled instructors. Enhance your skills with personalized guidance and take the next step in your certification journey with confidence! 
 
1. Music Notation &amp; Theory

<ul>
	<li>Reading and interpreting complex musical notation with accidentals, advanced key signatures, and rhythmic patterns.</li>
	<li>Executing ties, slurs, dotted rhythms, and syncopation effectively.</li>
	<li>Recognizing and applying dynamic markings, articulation symbols, and expressive terms.</li>
	<li>Analyzing chord progressions, inversions, and harmonic structures.</li>
	<li>Understanding modal scales and their harmonic functions.</li>
	<li>Identifying and playing extended chords and alterations.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

2. Keyboard Exercises

<ul>
	<li>Choose one of the following scale and arpeggio combinations, using one of the tonal/modal centres of:&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Ab / G# ,B ,&nbsp;C</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

Combinations:

<ul>
	<li>Major scale followed by major 7th arpeggio</li>
	<li>Dorian scale followed by minor 7th arpeggio</li>
	<li>Mixolydian scale followed by major arpeggio with a lowered 7th</li>
	<li>(Ab7, B7, C7)</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

3. Scales &amp; Chord Knowledge

<ul>
	<li>Scales (hands separately):</li>
	<li>Major scale followed by major 7th arpeggio in Ab / G#, B, and C</li>
	<li>Dorian scale followed by minor 7th arpeggio in Ab / G#, B, and C</li>
	<li>Mixolydian scale followed by major arpeggio with a lowered 7th in Ab7, B7, C7</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

Pentatonic scales:

<ul>
	<li>Major pentatonic on Ab, B, and C</li>
	<li>Minor pentatonic on G#, B, and C</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

Chromatic scales:

<ul>
	<li>In similar motion, starting on any note</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

Blues scales:

<ul>
	<li>Blues scale on Ab, B, and C</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

Chords in root position (LH bass note, RH remaining notes):

<ul>
	<li>Ab6, B6, C6</li>
	<li>Abm6, Bm6, Cm6</li>
	<li>&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Diminished seventh chords:

<ul>
	<li>Ab&deg;7, B&deg;7, C&deg;7</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

Augmented chords:

<ul>
	<li>Ab+, B+, C+</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

Chords in root position and all inversions:

<ul>
	<li>Ab7, B7, C7</li>
	<li>Eb7, F#7, G7</li>
	<li>Ab7, B7, C7</li>
	<li>G#m7, Bm7, Cm7</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

4. Repertoire

<ul>
	<li>Perform three contrasting pieces from the Trinity Grade 7 syllabus, focusing on:</li>
	<li>Accurate rhythm, tempo, and articulation.</li>
	<li>Expressive phrasing with dynamics and musical sensitivity.</li>
	<li>Demonstrating appropriate style and character of each piece.</li>
	<li>Incorporating advanced pedal techniques.</li>
	<li>Executing rubato, ornamentation, and expressive phrasing.</li>
	<li>Showcasing stylistic authenticity across different genres.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

5. Sight Reading

<ul>
	<li>Candidates will be given 30 seconds of preparation time.</li>
	<li>Perform a previously unseen musical extract at a level approximately two grades lower than the exam being taken.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

Demonstrate:

<ul>
	<li>Rhythmic accuracy and steady tempo.</li>
	<li>Correct notes, articulation, and dynamics.</li>
	<li>Smooth transitions and confident playing.</li>
	<li>Expressive phrasing and musicality.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

6. Aural Skills

<ul>
	<li>Candidates answer questions based on a single musical example played by the examiner.</li>
	<li>Identify:</li>
	<li>Changes in pitch, rhythm, and dynamics.</li>
	<li>Recognition of melodic and rhythmic patterns.</li>
	<li>Harmonic analysis, including major, minor, dominant seventh, and diminished seventh chords.</li>
	<li>Identify modulations, cadences, and chord progressions.</li>
	<li>Distinguish between phrasing styles and articulation patterns.</li>
	<li>Recognize modulations and key changes.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

7. Hanon Exercises

<ul>
	<li>Hanon Exercise No. 13 or 14:</li>
	<li>Strengthen finger independence, agility, and control.</li>
	<li>Practice with both legato and staccato articulation.</li>
	<li>Improve velocity and evenness in both hands.</li>
	<li>Enhance dexterity and coordination with complex patterns.</li>
	<li>Develop fluid hand movement across the keyboard.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

8. Practice Tips

<ul>
	<li>Isolate technical passages and practice slowly before gradually increasing tempo.</li>
	<li>Use a metronome to maintain consistent timing and rhythm.</li>
	<li>Practice hands separately for difficult sections.</li>
	<li>Develop pedal control for seamless harmonic transitions.</li>
	<li>Memorize scales, arpeggios, and chord progressions.</li>
	<li>Experiment with tempo variations to enhance musicality.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

9. Assessment Methods

<ul>
	<li>Performance evaluation based on repertoire, sight-reading, and aural skills.</li>
	<li>Graded on technical accuracy, musicality, and stylistic interpretation.</li>
	<li>Assessed on fluency, expression, and confidence during the exam.</li>
	<li>Feedback on intonation, phrasing, and rhythmic precision.</li>
	<li>Evaluation of dynamic control, articulation, and pedal technique.</li>
</ul>

This 54-hour advanced&nbsp;online course offers one class per week, led by our highly experienced and skilled instructors. Enhance your skills with personalized guidance and take the next step in your certification journey with confidence! 
 
1. Music Notation &amp; Theory

<ul>
	<li>Reading and interpreting advanced musical notation with complex accidentals, key signatures, and polyrhythmic patterns.</li>
	<li>Understanding ties, slurs, syncopation, and intricate rhythmic groupings.</li>
	<li>Recognizing and applying dynamic markings, articulation symbols, and advanced expressive terms.</li>
	<li>Analyzing complex harmonic progressions, chord alterations, and modulations.</li>
	<li>Identifying modal scales, extended chords, and harmonic structures.</li>
	<li>Playing and interpreting altered and extended harmony with precision.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

2. Keyboard Exercises

<ul>
	<li>Choose one of the following scale and arpeggio combinations, using one of the tonal/modal centres of:</li>
	<li>F# ,&nbsp;Eb ,&nbsp;A</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

Combinations:

<ul>
	<li>Major scale followed by major 7th arpeggio</li>
	<li>Dorian scale followed by minor 7th arpeggio o Mixolydian scale followed by major arpeggio with a lowered 7th</li>
	<li>(F#7, Eb7, A7)</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

3. Scales &amp; Chord Knowledge

&nbsp;

Scales (hands separately):

<ul>
	<li>Major scale followed by major 7th arpeggio in F#, Eb, and A</li>
	<li>Dorian scale followed by minor 7th arpeggio in F#, Eb, and A</li>
	<li>Mixolydian scale followed by major arpeggio with a lowered 7th in F#7, Eb7, A7</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

Pentatonic scales:

<ul>
	<li>Major pentatonic on F#, Eb, and A o Minor pentatonic on F#, Eb, and A</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

Chromatic scales:

<ul>
	<li>In similar motion, starting on any note</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

Blues scales:

<ul>
	<li>Blues scale on F#, Eb, and A</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

Chords in root position (LH bass note, RH remaining notes):

<ul>
	<li>F#6, Eb6, A6 o F#m6, Ebm6, Am6</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

Diminished seventh chords:

<ul>
	<li>F#&deg;7, Eb&deg;7, A&deg;7</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

Ninth chords:

<ul>
	<li>F#9, Eb9, A9</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

Augmented chords:

<ul>
	<li>F#+, Eb+, A+</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

Chords in root position and all inversions:

<ul>
	<li>F#7, Eb7, A7</li>
	<li>Db7, Bb7, E7</li>
	<li>F#m7, Ebm7, Am7</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

4. Repertoire

<ul>
	<li>Perform three contrasting pieces from the Trinity Grade 8 syllabus, focusing on:</li>
	<li>Accurate rhythm, tempo, and articulation.</li>
	<li>Expressive phrasing with dynamics and musical sensitivity.</li>
	<li>Demonstrating appropriate style and character of each piece. o Incorporating advanced pedal techniques.</li>
	<li>Executing rubato, ornamentation, and expressive phrasing. o Showcasing stylistic authenticity across different genres</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

5. Sight Reading

<ul>
	<li>Candidates will be given 30 seconds of preparation time.</li>
	<li>Perform a previously unseen musical extract at a level approximately two grades lower than the exam being taken.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

Demonstrate:

<ul>
	<li>Rhythmic accuracy and steady tempo.</li>
	<li>Correct notes, articulation, and dynamics.</li>
	<li>Smooth transitions and confident playing.</li>
	<li>Expressive phrasing and musicality.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

6. Aural Skills

Answer questions based on a single musical example played by the examiner.

Identify:

<ul>
	<li>Changes in pitch, rhythm, and dynamics. o Recognition of melodic and rhythmic patterns.</li>
	<li>Harmonic analysis, including major, minor, dominant seventh, and diminished seventh chords.</li>
	<li>Identify modulations, cadences, and chord progressions.</li>
	<li>Distinguish between phrasing styles and articulation patterns.</li>
	<li>Recognize modulations and key changes.</li>
	<li>&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

7. Hanon Exercises

<ul>
	<li>Hanon Exercise No. 13 or 14:</li>
	<li>Strengthen finger independence, agility, and control.</li>
	<li>Practice with both legato and staccato articulation.</li>
	<li>Improve velocity and evenness in both hands.</li>
	<li>Enhance dexterity and coordination with complex patterns.</li>
	<li>Develop fluid hand movement across the keyboard.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

8. Practice Tips

<ul>
	<li>Isolate technical passages and practice slowly before gradually increasing tempo.</li>
	<li>Focus on precise articulation and dynamic contrast.</li>
	<li>Pay attention to subtle phrasing and musical expression.</li>
	<li>Use a metronome to maintain consistent timing and rhythm.</li>
	<li>Practice hands separately for difficult sections.</li>
	<li>Develop pedal control for seamless harmonic transitions.</li>
	<li>Memorize scales, arpeggios, and chord progressions.</li>
	<li>Record and review performances to assess accuracy and expression.</li>
	<li>Experiment with tempo variations to enhance musicality.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

9. Assessment Methods

<ul>
	<li>Performance evaluation based on repertoire, sight-reading, and aural skills.</li>
	<li>Graded on technical accuracy, musicality, and stylistic interpretation.</li>
	<li>Assessed on fluency, expression, and confidence during the exam.</li>
	<li>Feedback on intonation, phrasing, and rhythmic precision.</li>
	<li>Evaluation of dynamic control, articulation, and pedal technique.</li>
</ul>

1. Refresher + Technique Booster 
&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>Review scales, chords, arpeggios, and hand coordination 
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Recap C, G, F major scales and chords taught earlier and introduce new A minor scale 
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Explain and practice finger independence drills and contrary motion warm-ups 
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Practice short RH + LH coordination-based musical phrases 
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Introduce Song 1: learn melody line and basic harmony 
	&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

2. Musical Expression &amp; Dynamics 
&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>Explain dynamics and articulation: legato, staccato, accents 
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Practice short pieces focused on musical feel and expression 
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Do exercises for dynamic control like crescendos and diminuendos 
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Continue and complete Song 1 with dynamics and expressive phrasing 
	&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

3. Chord Variations &amp; Progressions 
&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>Explore major/minor chord inversions and transition techniques 
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Introduce common progressions like I&ndash;IV&ndash;V&ndash;I and ii&ndash;V&ndash;I in popular music 
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Compose short vamps based on learned progressions 
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Begin Song 2 using chord progressions and inversions for harmonic depth 
	&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

4. Rhythm Play &amp; Groove 
&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>Explore syncopation, ties, rests, and rhythmic variations 
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Practice groovy patterns, off-beat pieces, and call-and-response phrases 
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Improvise left-hand rhythmic comping with right-hand melodies 
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Continue and complete Song 2 with groove and syncopation 
	&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

5. Ear Training + Play by Ear 
&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>Develop pitch recognition and identify chord quality by sound 
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Practice playing simple melodies by ear 
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Exercise with listen-and-play, call &amp; response drills 
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Begin Song 3: Learn intro and melody of a familiar tune by ear 
	&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

6. Improvisation &amp; Fills 
&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>Explain scale&ndash;chord relationships and how they connect 
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Try basic improvisation over common chord progressions 
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Play right-hand melodic fills with left-hand rhythmic support 
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Continue &amp; complete Song 3: Add personal touches with fills and variations 
	&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

7. Genre Exploration &ndash; Pop &amp; Indian Tunes 
&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>Apply learned techniques across different musical styles 
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Learn 1 Indian + 1 Western pop tune (chords, rhythm, feel) 
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Discuss how genre influences playing and interpretation 
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Begin Song 4: Start full arrangement of a genre-based tune 
	&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

8. Song Creation &amp; Performance Prep 
&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>Compose or arrange a short original piece or mashup 
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Focus on expression, timing, LH&ndash;RH coordination 
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Complete Song 4: Final polish and performance-ready version 
	&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

9. Showcase &amp; Certification 
&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>Perform or submit final recording of a selected piece 
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Receive feedback + certification 
	&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Explore next steps: advanced theory, composition, improvisation</li>
</ul>

1. Advanced Technique &amp; Dexterity

&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>
	Warm-ups: Hanon-style drills, contrary motion, multi-octave scales&nbsp;
	</li>
	<li>
	Focus on finger independence, velocity, smooth transitions&nbsp;
	</li>
	<li>
	Practice layered RH&ndash;LH coordination pieces&nbsp;
	</li>
	<li>
	Begin Song 1: Start a technically challenging, two-hand or classical fusion piece
	</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

2. Extended Chords &amp; Voicings&nbsp;

&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>Explore 7th, sus, diminished/augmented, and slash chords&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Practice voice leading with smooth chord transitions&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Create mood-based chord loops (jazzy, dreamy, tense)&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Continue &amp; Complete Song 1: Integrate advanced voicings and transitions&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

3. Improvisation &amp; Soloing Mastery&nbsp;

&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>Try RH improvisation over complex LH progressions&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Explore modal playing: Dorian, Mixolydian&nbsp;</li>
	<li>
	Practice improvisation over backing tracks and loops&nbsp;
	</li>
	<li>
	Begin Song 2: Start a jazz/fusion improvisation-driven piece&nbsp; 
	&nbsp;
	</li>
</ul>

4. Genre Deep-Dive &ndash; Jazz, Indian Fusion, Film Themes

&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>Explore jazz phrasing, Bollywood ballads, fusion textures&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Play one expressive piece from each genre&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Compose an original or variation based on genre elements&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Continue &amp; Complete Song 2: Blend improvisation and genre styling&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

5. Advanced Rhythm &amp; Groove

&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>Explore compound time signatures (6/8, 5/4), polyrhythms&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Layer groovy LH basslines with RH melody&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Practice loop-based grooves and rhythmic improvisation&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Begin Song 3: Introduce groove-heavy tune with advanced rhythm&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

6. Arranging Songs for Performance

&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>
	Learn reharmonization, transitions, intros/outros&nbsp;
	</li>
	<li>
	Arrange a known song into a stylized solo piece&nbsp;
	</li>
	<li>
	Option to add vocal backing or duet structure&nbsp;
	</li>
	<li>
	Complete Song 3: Full performance-ready arrangement&nbsp;
	</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

7. Storytelling through Music

&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>Compose a theme-based or emotional original piece&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Study storytelling in music (film scores, motifs, dynamics)</li>
	<li>Apply arcs, motif development, and silence as a tool</li>
	<li>Begin Song 4: Start expressive composition or adaptation&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

8. Final Project Prep

&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>Choose an original, medley, or creative arrangement&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Polish expression, transitions, pedal use (if applicable)&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Complete Song 4: Final polish and performance-ready version&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

9. Performance Showcase &amp; Certification

&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>Perform live or recorded final project&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Receive mentor and peer feedback&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Get certification + next steps for continued growth</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Introduction to Music: Provides an overview of music as an art form and introduces the basic concepts of rhythm, melody, harmony, and timbre.</li>
	<li>Understanding Pitch: Explains what pitch is and how it is represented on a keyboard. Covers concepts such as frequency, tone, and tuning.</li>
	<li>Body Posture &amp; Approach for Keyboard Playing: Discusses proper body posture and technique for keyboard playing to minimize tension and fatigue and improve performance.</li>
	<li>Finger Exercises for Keyboard Playing: Provides exercises for developing finger strength, dexterity, and agility to improve keyboard playing.</li>
	<li>Basic Musicianship: Covers the fundamentals of music theory, including notation, rhythm, meter, and key signatures.</li>
	<li>Introduction to Musical Scales: Introduces the concept of musical scales and covers the most common scales used in Western music, including the chromatic, major, and natural, harmonic, and melodic minor scales.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Understand the basics of ledger, staff, clefs, signatures, note length, and rhythm.</li>
	<li>Read and write music notation for more complex keyboard pieces.</li>
	<li>Understand and play triad chords and broken chords.</li>
	<li>Understand and play chord inversions.</li>
	<li>Play more complex musical pieces on the keyboard.</li>
	<li>Apply music theory and harmony concepts to playing keyboard pieces.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Learn and play a variety of musical pieces on the keyboard, and perform with appropriate expression.</li>
	<li>Prepare for and take a theory exam, demonstrating understanding of key music theory concepts.</li>
	<li>Understand and use advanced rhythm concepts in keyboard playing.</li>
	<li>Practice and master exercises involving contrary motion playing.</li>
	<li>Understand and use different modes in music, and apply in keyboard playing.</li>
	<li>Understand and use the circle of fifths for chord progressions and transposing pieces in keyboard playing.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
	<li>Understand the structure of different types of music and analyze music structure to enhance keyboard playing ability.</li>
	<li>Review and refine music reading skills, including note identification and rhythm, and improve sight-reading ability.</li>
	<li>Develop strategies for effective performance preparation, including mental and physical preparation, and use practice techniques to refine keyboard playing ability and prepare for performances.</li>
</ul>