Rockschool Piano Method, Pt.2 - Foundations
with RSL Awards
Beginner
63 lessons (1h 49m)
Mobile, Tablet + Desktop
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Sample Lesson
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- Introduction and Practice Essentials
- Welcome to the Course
- Practice Tips
- Tied Notes and Eighth Notes
- What Are Tied Notes
- Tied Notes Exercise 1
- Tied Notes Exercise 1 (Performance)
- Tied Notes Exercise 2
- Tied Notes Exercise 2 (Performance)
- What Are Eighth Notes
- Eighth Note Rhythm Game
- Eighth Note Exercise 1
- Eighth Note Exercise 1 (Performance)
- Eighth Note Exercise 2
- Eighth Note Exercise 2 (Performance)
- Syncopation
- Syncopation Introduction
- Syncopation Pt1 (Performance)
- Syncopation Pt2
- Syncopation Pt2 (Performance)
- Push It (Walkthrough)
- Push It (Performance)
- Over The Octave
- Over the Octave & Right Hand Jump
- Left Hand Jump
- Jumping Around (Walkthrough)
- Jumping Around (Performance)
- Topic 4 - Major and Minor Pentatonic
- What Is a Scale & Demonstration
- Call & Response
- Call & Response Example 1
- Call & Response Example 2
- Major Pentatonic Jamming
- Major Pentatonic Jamming (Performance)
- Minor Pentatonic Jamming
- Minor Pentatonic Jamming (Performance)
- Sharps, Flats, and Rhythm Recap
- Introducing Sharps and Flats
- Chord Symbols
- Rhythm Values Recap
- Beat The Mersey (Walkthrough)
- Beat The Mersey (Performance)
- Styles of Music
- Dynamics and Articulation
- Staccato and Legato
- Articulation Games
- Dynamics and Examples
- Raise the Bar (Walkthrough)
- Raise the Bar (Performance)
- Key Signatures and Ledger Lines
- Key Signatures and Ledger Lines
- G Major Game
- Sharp Suit (Walkthrough)
- Sharp Suit (Performance)
- Chords and Broken Chords
- Three Note Chords – Triads and Games
- Broken Chords Example 1
- Broken Chords Example 1 (Performance)
- Broken Chords Example 2
- Broken Chords Example 2 (Performance)
- F Major & Game
- Time Signatures and Triplets
- 6-8 Time Signature
- Triplets
- Full House (Walkthrough)
- Full House (Performance)
- New Scales and Grade 1 Pieces
- New Scale C Major
- New Scale A Natural Minor
- Rockin Out (Walkthrough)
- Rockin Out (Performance)
- Umbra Bella (Walkthrough)
- Umbra Bella (Performance)
- Course Outro
- Course Outro
Lesson plan (1h 49m)
Welcome to Part 2 of the Rockschool Piano Method, exclusively on Music Gurus! Designed for those who’ve completed Part 1 or already have a solid understanding of basic piano skills, this course will deepen your musical foundations and help you progress with confidence.
Led by experienced educator Talia Girton, with over 15 years of teaching expertise, this course builds on your knowledge of rhythm, note values, and musicianship. Explore new scales, key signatures, and stave notes while learning to play chords and blending these elements into exciting performance pieces.
What You’ll Learn:
- Rhythm Mastery: Understand tied notes, eighth notes, and syncopation with guided exercises.
- Scales and Key Signatures: Play major and minor pentatonic scales, learn G and F major keys, and explore ledger lines.
- Chords and Articulation: Learn triads, broken chords, and dynamic contrasts like staccato and legato.
- Interactive Practice Tools: Use backing tracks, adjustable tempo, and looping features to master tricky sections.
- Fun Games and Exercises: Reinforce concepts with rhythm games, articulation challenges, and improvisation activities.
Whether you’re learning at your own pace or revisiting concepts, this course is packed with tools to enhance your practice routine and foster growth. By the end of this course, you’ll confidently play with syncopation, master new technical skills, and tackle a variety of engaging pieces.
Ready to take your piano playing to the next level? Join Talia and start today!
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