Syllabus MUS 110
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Instructor: Mrs. Laurie Choi
Office: Campbell "W"
Office Phone: 622-5009
Textbook: Alfred’s Group Piano for Adults, Book 1

This class is designed to teach basic piano skills, elementary repertoire, and technique. Some music reading ability is required. Little or no keyboard background is assumed prior to this class.

Week 1 Introduction -- Practicing the piano
Week 2 Basics of keyboard playing and Keyboard notation, *** QUIZ 1 ***
Week 3 (Labor Day Holiday), Major 5-finger patterns
Week 4 Continue Major 5-finger patterns, Transposition and Harmonization
Week 5 Continue Transposition and Harmonization, *** QUIZ 2 ***
Week 6 Minor 5-finger patterns
Week 7 Continue Minor 5-finger patterns, *** MIDTERM ***
Week 8 (Columbus Day Holiday), Scales & Arpeggios
Week 9 Augmented and Diminished chords, Triads in Major keys
Week 10 Continue Triads in Major keys, *** QUIZ 3 ***
Week 11 Triad inversions
Week 12 Dominant and Dominant 7th chords, Subdominant chords
Week 13 Basic chord progressions
Week 14 *** QUIZ 4 ***, (Thanksgiving Break)
Week 15 Prepare for Final
Week 16 Prepare for Final
Week 17 *** FINAL *** [Friday Dec 17, 8 - 10am]

The outline above may be modified as necessary. As with any instrument, practicing in a consistent, focused manner is the key to success. Assignments will be given at every class period. Your ongoing progress will be updated at least once a week on the Blackboard site, or you may consult the instructor before or after class. Grades will be determined by the following:


Class Grade 30%
Quizzes (4 @ 10% each) 40%
Midterm and Final (15% each) 30%
Total 100%

Attendance will also be a factor in the determination of your grade. Excused absences require a written excuse (University clinic, doctor, or other authenticated source). An allowance of two (2) unexcused absences will be allowed during the semester. Each additional unexcused absence above two (3 or more) will result in the lowering of your final letter grade by a letter. If Class Piano is a requirement for your degree, you must receive a grade of C or better.

If you are registered with the Office of Services for Individuals with Disabilities, please make an appointment with the course instructor to discuss any academic accommodations you need. If you need academic accommodations and are not registered with the Office of Services for Individuals with Disabilities, please contact the office on the third floor of the Student Services Building, by email at disabilities@eku.edu or by telephone at (859) 622-2933 V/TDD. Upon individual request, this syllabus can be made available in alternative forms.