Theory

• Parts of the keyboard / piano

• Proper hand position, posture, finger numbers

• Reading basic notation (treble clef, quarter notes, rests)

• Understanding tempo & basic rhythm

Practical Skills

• Finger warm-ups: 5-finger exercises (C position)

• Simple right-hand melodies

• Easy left-hand root-note patterns

• Basic coordination: RH melody + LH single notes

• Playing along to slow, simple songs

Band Participation

• Group rhythm games

• Playing basic chords while another student plays a simple drum beat or melody

Studio Experience

• Introduction to MIDI keyboards

• Students record a simple 4-bar melody

Certification Parameters

• Maintain steady tempo at 60–80 BPM

• Correct posture & finger placement

• Play 3 simple melodies and 2 basic LH parts

• Perform one play-along track

Exam Format (Model Assessment)

Theory (20 marks)

• Label piano keys

• Identify note values

Practical (60 marks)

• Play 2 short melodies + 1 LH pattern

• Play with metronome (1 minute)

Performance (20 marks)

• Short play-along song