MUSIC COURSES
Pop piano Improvisation
For Beginners
(Understudy Program)
Course outline can be customised to student's needs if needed. As lessons are conducted one-to-one, all lessons will be conducted according to
student's learning pace and level.  * Choice of own songs (Student will learn different ways to improvise his/her chosen songs.)
- Understudying styles of improvisation from assigned instructor
Title: Pop Piano Improvisation Demonstration
PBE video duration: 2mins 44 secs
PBE 2HRS Supplementary Workshops
Workshops are 'one-off' optional 2 hours supplementary workshops ($38 per pax) There will only be a maximum of 6
students in the master class studio. Each student is equipped with a full size 88key Digital Piano for hands on purpose.
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Piano Techniques:
Designed for PBES Level 1

Rhythm and Accompaniment:
Able to play block chords (1 + 3 + 5)
Able to play (1 – 5 – 8) broken chord
Able to play (1 – 5 – 10) broken chord
Able to play (1 – 5 – 1 – 3 - 5) broken chord

Musicianship:
Able to play basic comping pattern I
Able to end a song with C (add9)
Understanding the usage of sustain pedal
Music Theory:
To learn the fundamentals of music notation
To learn the formation of basic major and
minor triads
To learn the formation of slash chords

Right hand techniques:
Able to play single note melody

PBES Level 1 Assessment:
Play a simple piece of music in C key using
basic 4-beat or 8-beat patterns (block or
broken) with 2 hands
The POP PIANO IMPROVISATION (for beginners) program covers Level 1 of the
P.B.E.S (Play by Ear Syllabus), the preparatory stage before official commencement of
the POP PIANO IMPROVISATION program. The student will understudy an assigned Pop
Piano instructor to develop the basics of finger coordination, chord formation and piano
background but who are keen to play Pop Piano the easy, progressive and inspiring
way. The course will involve lots of practical hands-on and will cover only the
necessary music theory to get you started. Students can learn their favourite songs
even from the start, using both hands.

On average, students are able to play a 'decent' piece of music with simple
improvisation, using both hands within a couple of months. The duration of the course
varies according to individual learning speeds, but students will automatically
proceed to the PBES Level 2 POP PIANO IMPROVISATION course 3 months later
after a simple test.

The student is allowed to learn ANY chosen song, from the latest English/Chinese Pop
hits, Worship/Hymn songs, Oldies etc., provided the song is within the student's playing
capabilities.

The course will be ideal for:
1) anyone with very little or ZERO music background
2) anyone with the passion to play the piano using the pop approach as opposed to
classical.

For students will some reasonable music background,
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By the end of P.B.E.S. level 1, you will be able to play very simple songs comfortably from fake sheets
in C key. You will develop a good sense rhythm & coordination skills for both hands, together with proper
fingering techniques. You will also be able to read and interpret simple notation and chord symbols.
PLAY BY EAR MUSIC SCHOOL  (SINGAPORE) - SPECIALISING IN POP PIANO & JAZZ PIANO IMPROVISATION MUSIC COURSES FOR ADULTS
ADDRESS: 245A / 245B VICTORIA STREET, BUGIS VILLAGE, SINGAPORE (188032) | TEL: +65 63387939 | EMAIL: INFO@PLAY-BY-EAR.NET
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