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Performing
- 1
Continue to refine major scales and arpeggios by increasing tempo and extending to two octaves.MU.AP.3.1
- 2
Perform and demonstrate minor scales and chords.MU.AP.3.2
- 3
Perform and demonstrate pieces in both major and minor keys that include a wide variety of rhythms and dynamic ranges.MU.AP.3.3
- 4
Perform and demonstrate a graded solo.MU.AP.3.4
Exploring
- 5
Sight-read at an appropriate level.MU.AP.3.5
- 6
Listen to, study, analyze and discuss piano works in different styles and genres, with particular regard to musical form (e.g. rondo, AB form, and/or piano sonata).MU.AP.3.6
- 7
Rotate key signatures in order of sharps and flats.MU.AP.3.7
- 8
Play cadences including I, IV, and V chords in all studied major keys.MU.AP.3.8
- 9
Evaluate and analyze their own musicianship to include phrasing, dynamics, rhythm, articulation, expression, and technique.MU.AP.3.9
- 10
Transpose by notating a simple piece in a closely related key.MU.AP.3.10
- 11
Continue to refine reading ornamental markings (e.g. grace notes, trill, turn, and/or appoggiatura).MU.AP.3.11
Creating
- 12
Collaborate to compose a piece of music incorporating correct phrases, I, IV, V cadences, within a given form with teacher-created criteria.MU.AP.3.12
- 13
Improvise short melodies including steps and skips over specified chord progressions with teacher-created criteria.MU.AP.3.13
- 14
Play and demonstrate cadences using major/minor I, IV, V, and I chord patterns and improvise over such cadences.MU.AP.3.14
- 15
Compose and create a short melody and experiment with variations on such melody.MU.AP.3.15
- 16
Compose and create an individual work within specified guidelines with teachercreated criteria.MU.AP.3.16
Relating
- 17
Relate musical styles/genres to periods and events in music history.MU.AP.3.17
- 18
Discuss piano works that have been inspired by works of visual art.MU.AP.3.18
- 19
Listen to and discuss West Virginia pianists/composers, (e.g., George Crumb, David Williams, and/or Bob Thompson).MU.AP.3.19
- 20
Compare and contrast piano techniques to those of other keyboard instruments (e.g., organ, electronic keyboards, and/or celesta).MU.AP.3.20
- 21
Research a piece of piano music and the composer (e.g. motive and/or inspiration behind composing the piece).MU.AP.3.21
Frequently asked questions
- What grade levels do these standards cover?
- Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
- Where can I read the official document?
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