COURSE DESCRIPTION: Group approach to developing piano playing skills, this lab-based class is designed as a starting point for musical self-expression and enrichment. Notation in treble and bass clef, reading one hand at a time and progressing to first hands together pieces; development of sight-reading skills; introduction of major scales and chords in keys up to 3 flats and 3 sharps; beginning rhythmic studies, including simple and compound meter.