Piano curriculum

A piano curriculum blending technique, note reading, rhythm, harmony, ear training, repertoire, and practice planning.

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Beginner to intermediate musicianship

Piano curriculum

A piano curriculum blending technique, note reading, rhythm, harmony, ear training, repertoire, and practice planning.

Pacing

7 units, ongoing self-paced

Units

7 unit sequence

Practice

14 checked answers

Support

Self-paced or tutor-guided

Outcomes

Read and perform beginner-to-intermediate piano music with steady rhythm.
Use scales, chords, and theory to understand what is being played.
Practice deliberately instead of repeating mistakes at tempo.

Unit sequence

Built for independent progress first, then tutor support where the student gets stuck.

01
Instrument setup and practice habits
- Use posture, hand shape, bench height, and relaxed movement.
- Build short, focused practice routines.
Practice: Record a five-minute practice session and note one technical adjustment.
Original practice checks
Answer in PeerTutor, then use the explanation or bring the miss to a tutor.
2 checked answers
Unit readiness
Which target best matches the Piano unit "Instrument setup and practice habits"?
Use posture, hand shape, bench height, and relaxed movement.Read treble and bass clef landmarks.Build short, focused practice routines.Count simple rhythms with a metronome.
Practice artifact
Which practice artifact should you produce for "Instrument setup and practice habits" before asking a tutor for help?
Skip the unit and start a new subject.Memorize vocabulary without checking any examples.Watch videos without writing or solving anything.Record a five-minute practice session and note one technical adjustment.
02
Reading notes and rhythm
- Read treble and bass clef landmarks.
- Count simple rhythms with a metronome.
Practice: Clap and play a short piece hands separately before combining.
Original practice checks
Answer in PeerTutor, then use the explanation or bring the miss to a tutor.
2 checked answers
Unit readiness
Which target best matches the Piano unit "Reading notes and rhythm"?
Use posture, hand shape, bench height, and relaxed movement.Read treble and bass clef landmarks.Build short, focused practice routines.Count simple rhythms with a metronome.
Practice artifact
Which practice artifact should you produce for "Reading notes and rhythm" before asking a tutor for help?
Clap and play a short piece hands separately before combining.Memorize vocabulary without checking any examples.Watch videos without writing or solving anything.Skip the unit and start a new subject.
03
Scales and technique
- Use five-finger patterns, major scales, and basic fingering.
- Play evenly with relaxed wrists.
Practice: Practice one scale slowly with a clear fingering plan.
Original practice checks
Answer in PeerTutor, then use the explanation or bring the miss to a tutor.
2 checked answers
Unit readiness
Which target best matches the Piano unit "Scales and technique"?
Use five-finger patterns, major scales, and basic fingering.Read treble and bass clef landmarks.Use posture, hand shape, bench height, and relaxed movement.Build short, focused practice routines.
Practice artifact
Which practice artifact should you produce for "Scales and technique" before asking a tutor for help?
Watch videos without writing or solving anything.Memorize vocabulary without checking any examples.Practice one scale slowly with a clear fingering plan.Skip the unit and start a new subject.
04
Chords and harmony
- Build triads, inversions, and common progressions.
- Read lead-sheet symbols.
Practice: Harmonize a simple melody using I, IV, V, and vi.
Original practice checks
Answer in PeerTutor, then use the explanation or bring the miss to a tutor.
2 checked answers
Unit readiness
Which target best matches the Piano unit "Chords and harmony"?
Read lead-sheet symbols.Read treble and bass clef landmarks.Build short, focused practice routines.Use posture, hand shape, bench height, and relaxed movement.
Practice artifact
Which practice artifact should you produce for "Chords and harmony" before asking a tutor for help?
Watch videos without writing or solving anything.Memorize vocabulary without checking any examples.Harmonize a simple melody using I, IV, V, and vi.Skip the unit and start a new subject.
05
Repertoire and interpretation
- Learn pieces in sections.
- Use dynamics, articulation, phrasing, and pedal carefully.
Practice: Mark a score with phrase goals and technical trouble spots.
Original practice checks
Answer in PeerTutor, then use the explanation or bring the miss to a tutor.
2 checked answers
Unit readiness
Which target best matches the Piano unit "Repertoire and interpretation"?
Build short, focused practice routines.Use posture, hand shape, bench height, and relaxed movement.Learn pieces in sections.Read treble and bass clef landmarks.
Practice artifact
Which practice artifact should you produce for "Repertoire and interpretation" before asking a tutor for help?
Memorize vocabulary without checking any examples.Skip the unit and start a new subject.Mark a score with phrase goals and technical trouble spots.Watch videos without writing or solving anything.
06
Ear training and improvisation
- Recognize intervals, chords, and simple progressions.
- Improvise over limited patterns.
Practice: Create a short improvisation over a four-chord loop.
Original practice checks
Answer in PeerTutor, then use the explanation or bring the miss to a tutor.
2 checked answers
Unit readiness
Which target best matches the Piano unit "Ear training and improvisation"?
Improvise over limited patterns.Read treble and bass clef landmarks.Build short, focused practice routines.Use posture, hand shape, bench height, and relaxed movement.
Practice artifact
Which practice artifact should you produce for "Ear training and improvisation" before asking a tutor for help?
Skip the unit and start a new subject.Create a short improvisation over a four-chord loop.Watch videos without writing or solving anything.Memorize vocabulary without checking any examples.
07
Performance project
- Prepare a polished piece.
- Use recording feedback and performance routines.
Practice: Submit a final recording with a reflection on practice decisions.
Original practice checks
Answer in PeerTutor, then use the explanation or bring the miss to a tutor.
2 checked answers
Unit readiness
Which target best matches the Piano unit "Performance project"?
Read treble and bass clef landmarks.Build short, focused practice routines.Prepare a polished piece.Use posture, hand shape, bench height, and relaxed movement.
Practice artifact
Which practice artifact should you produce for "Performance project" before asking a tutor for help?
Skip the unit and start a new subject.Watch videos without writing or solving anything.Submit a final recording with a reflection on practice decisions.Memorize vocabulary without checking any examples.