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ELECTRONIC KEYBOARD SYLLABUS
Beginner Electronic Keyboard Syllabus
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Keyboard Basics:
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Learn the layout of keys (white and black).
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Identify middle C and octaves.
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Understand keyboard functions (volume, tone selection, rhythms).
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Posture and Hand Position:
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Proper seating and hand placement.
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Use of finger numbers (1-5).
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Scales and Exercises:
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Play C Major scale (1 octave).
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Practice five-finger patterns in C, G, and F.
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Basic Chords:
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Learn triads: C, G, F, Am, and Em.
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Practice simple chord progressions (e.g., C-G-Am-F).
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Simple Songs:
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Play beginner-friendly melodies (e.g., "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star").
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Use both hands for melody and basic chords.
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Keyboard Features:
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Explore preset rhythms and accompaniment modes.
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Use basic tones (piano, organ, strings) for variety.
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Reading Music:
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Learn note names on the treble staff.
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Understand basic rhythms: whole, half, and quarter notes.
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Creativity:
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Experiment with pre-set rhythms and improvisation using the C Major scale.
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Play simple melodies by ear.
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Performance Practice:
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Practice 1-2 short pieces for family or informal performances.
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This syllabus focuses on building foundational keyboard skills while utilizing electronic features to make learning engaging and fun.
Intermediate Electronic Keyboard Syllabus
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Scales and Arpeggios:
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Play major and minor scales (2 octaves, hands together).
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Practice arpeggios for C, G, D, F, and A minor.
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Chords and Progressions:
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Learn extended chords (e.g., Maj7, Min7).
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Practice common progressions (e.g., ii-V-I, I-IV-V-I).
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Advanced Techniques:
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Use dynamics (piano, forte) and articulation (legato, staccato).
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Play with rhythmic syncopation.
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Repertoire:
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Learn intermediate pieces (e.g., simplified classical, pop, or jazz).
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Practice playing melody with accompaniment.
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Keyboard Features:
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Use layering (e.g., combining piano and strings sounds).
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Practice with auto-accompaniment to explore different genres.
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Music Theory:
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Understand key signatures with up to 3 sharps/flats.
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Learn basic transposition and modulation.
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Improvisation:
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Create melodies using the pentatonic scale.
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Experiment with left-hand chords and right-hand melodies.
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Reading and Ear Training:
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Sight-read intermediate-level sheet music.
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Develop ear training for chord recognition and melodic playback.
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Performance Skills:
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Prepare 2-3 pieces for small performances or recordings.
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Focus on consistent timing, expressive playing, and confidence.
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This syllabus encourages creative exploration while solidifying intermediate technical and theoretical skills.
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Advanced Electronic Keyboard Syllabus
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Scales and Arpeggios:
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Play all major, minor (harmonic/melodic), and chromatic scales (4 octaves, hands together).
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Master arpeggios in all keys, including inversions and hands together.
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Advanced Chords and Harmony:
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Play advanced chords: diminished, augmented, 9th, 11th, and 13th chords.
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Explore chord substitutions, voicings, and progressions (e.g., jazz ii-V-I).
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Techniques:
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Master dynamic control and tone modulation.
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Perform with advanced articulation: rubato, trills, glissandos.
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Repertoire:
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Learn advanced classical, jazz, or contemporary pieces.
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Play full arrangements with melody, harmony, and rhythm.
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Keyboard Features:
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Utilize advanced features like split keyboard, sequencing, and looping.
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Explore multi-layered sounds and custom tone creation.
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Improvisation:
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Improvise with modes (Dorian, Mixolydian, etc.) and advanced scales (blues, bebop).
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Experiment with chord-melody arrangements.
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Music Theory and Composition:
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Analyze complex forms (e.g., sonata, fugue).
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Compose original pieces using advanced harmonies and rhythms.
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Sight Reading and Ear Training:
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Sight-read challenging scores with modulations and polyphony.
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Transcribe melodies and chords by ear.
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Performance Skills:
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Prepare a professional-level repertoire for live performance or recording.
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Focus on stage presence, memorization, and expressive interpretation.
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This syllabus develops high-level technical mastery, theoretical understanding, and artistic expression, preparing students for professional or performance-focused goals.
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