5 to 8 Years

Key Elements

Backing Tracks – outstanding arrangements that provide authentic aural models

Finger Zips – micro pieces that develop essential keyboard skills

Whole Pattern Learning – promotes an ease of learning that is accurate, highly musical and efficient

Rhythm Development – through movement, body percussion, speech patterns, lyrics and much more

Keyboard Harmony – standard chord progressions, transposing and improvising

Ensemble Playing – part-playing skills, group interaction and team playing

Flash Cards – enhance reading skills and reinforce theory concepts

Songs – foundation movement activities, musical expression and enjoyment

Solfa/Solfege Singing – builds an aural library of melodic patterns

By-Ear Playing – connecting keyboard playing with aural perception

Repertoire Pieces – solo performance pieces

Extension Activities – promote creativity and expand musical understanding

9 to 12 Years

Key Element

Backing Tracks – outstanding arrangements that provide authentic aural models

Finger Zips – micro pieces that develop essential keyboard skills

Rhythm Taps – develop two-handed coordination, rhythm reading and playing

Finger Taps – establish finger numbers, develop dexterity and reinforce key patterns

Whole Pattern Learning – promotes an ease of learning that is accurate, highly musical and efficient

Flash Cards – enhance reading skills and reinforce theory concepts

Keyboard Harmony – standard chord progressions, transposing and improvising

Ensemble Playing – part-playing skills, group interaction and team playing

Solfa/Solfege Singing – builds an aural library of melodic patterns

By-Ear Playing – connecting keyboard playing with aural perception

Repertoire Pieces – solo performance pieces

Extension Activities – promote creativity and expand musical understanding