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QuaverMusic

Introduction to Modern Keyboard

An Elective For Students Not Taking Band or Chorus

Ignite a Passion for the Keyboard in Young Musicians

This middle school elective is designed to give students a comprehensive introduction to modern keyboard. In this teacher-led course, students will:

  • Learn Hand Positioning
  • Read Music Notation
  • Play Simple Melodies
  • Learn Chords and Scales
  • Practice Composition and Improvisation

Expected Release: September 2024

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“From the first moment I was introduced to Quaver, I just knew I had to have it in my classroom.” — Scott S.

Why Choose the Quaver Keyboard Course?

The Quaver Keyboard Course offers 45 scaffolded lessons perfect for group instruction. It aligns with Harmonizing Instruments Novice and National Music Standards, providing a semester of exercises, echo patterns, improvisations, and composition.

  • Ideal Elective for Non-Band/Chorus Students: Perfect for students not participating in band or chorus.
  • Ready-Made for Teachers: Provides all lessons and materials for effective instruction.
  • Enhances Educational Experience: Offers an additional option to enrich students’ learning journey.

“The lessons are high quality, engaging, and exciting. They accommodate all kinds of learners and learning styles.” — Taylor M.

Unlock the Joy of Playing Keyboard

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Equip Your Students with Essential Keyboard Skills

  • Proper posture
  • Finger and hand position
  • Iconic notation
  • Traditional notation on the grand staff
  • Playing in different meters, keys, and modes
  • Duration: quarter notes, half notes, whole notes, paired eighth notes, and dotted half notes
  • Improvising, performing, and composing skills

Throughout the course, students will also learn about and be inspired by several contemporary keyboard players.

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Empower Learning Anytime, Anywhere with Student Accounts

Learning doesn’t end at school. With Student Accounts, your students can continue their lessons seamlessly from the comfort of home.

Explore Our Comprehensive Course Units

Our keyboard course is divided into structured units that guide students through the basics to more advanced concepts.

  • Unit 1: Starting to Play
  • Unit 2: Using C through G
  • Unit 3: Introducing Traditional Notation
  • Unit 4: Composing in 4/4 and 3/4 Meter
  • Unit 5: Playing with C through B
  • Unit 6: From C to C
  • Unit 7: Playing Chords
  • Unit 8: Review and Rehearsal
  • Unit 9: The Recital

Units Include:

Interactive Lessons • Printable Practice Books
and Lesson Plans • Performance Assessments

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Captivate Your Students with Interactive Lessons

Each lesson includes interactive elements to make learning fun and effective. Lessons at the end of each unit include review, performance, and self-evaluations.

Beginning lessons in each unit include:

  • Welcome
  • Goals and Objectives
  • Warm-Up/Review
  • Introduce a New Concept, Practice, and Apply
  • Preparing for a Piece
  • 2 Exercises with New and Previous Content
  • 1 Big Finish Song
  • Improvisation Activity
  • Review/Closing Concept
  • Extend Section (Improvisation/Composition)
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Keyboard Course Lessons

FAQs

The course is designed for middle school students but can be enjoyed by learners of all ages.

No prior experience is needed. The course is designed for beginners.

We provide the high-quality instructional materials, and you’ll need a keyboard and an internet-connected device to follow along with the online lessons.

A one-year license for the entire course, including 45 scaffolded lessons and student admin functionality, is priced at $695. If you already have QuaverMusic, you can add a one-year license for the Introduction to Modern Keyboard course for just $395.

Ready to Inspire and Educate Your Students?

Quaver Keyboard Course

$695

Add on to QuaverMusic for just $395

Includes:
One-year License
45 Scaffolded Lessons
Student Admin Suite of Tools
Quality Customer Support

Expected Release: September 2024

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