YMPY409 Piano Pedagogy II

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Course Goal / Objective

The aim of this course is to enable students to develop their theoretical knowledge by understanding the fundamental concepts, principles, and methods of the relevant field. By the end of the course, students are expected to acquire the ability to think critically, analyze information, and apply their knowledge in practice.

Course Content

This course covers the fundamental concepts, theoretical approaches, and practical methods of the relevant field. It aims to develop students’ ability to analyze, interpret, and evaluate topics in different contexts. Theoretical knowledge is supported through case studies, discussions, and practical activities.

Course Precondition

None

Resources

Baker-Jordan, M. (2004). Practical piano pedagogy: The definitive text for piano teachers and pedagogy students. Alfred Music. Bastien, J. W. (1988). How to teach piano successfully (3rd ed.). Neil A. Kjos Music Company. Camp, M. W. (1992). Teaching piano: The synthesis of mind, ear and body. Alfred Music. Clark, F., Goss, L., & Holland, S. (2000). The music tree: Time to begin. Alfred Music. Faber, N., & Faber, R. (1996–). Piano adventures. Faber Piano Adventures. Jacobson, J. M. (2015). Professional piano teaching: A comprehensive piano pedagogy textbook for teaching elementary-level students (2nd ed.). Alfred Music. Lyke, J., Haydon, G., & Rollin, C. (2011). Creative piano teaching (4th ed.). Stipes Publishing. Magrath, J. (1995). The pianist’s guide to standard teaching and performance literature. Alfred Music. Uszler, M., Gordon, S., & McBride Smith, S. (2000). The well-tempered keyboard teacher (2nd ed.). Schirmer Books. Neuhaus, H. (1993). The art of piano playing. Kahn & Averill. Sandor, G. (1981). On piano playing: Motion, sound, and expression. Schirmer Books. Suzuki, S. (1983). Nurtured by love: The classic approach to talent education. Alfred Music.

Notes

Barry, N. H., & Hallam, S. (2002). Practice. In R. Parncutt & G. E. McPherson (Eds.), The science and psychology of music performance: Creative strategies for teaching and learning (pp. 151–165). Oxford University Press. Hallam, S. (1998). Instrumental teaching: A practical guide to better teaching and learning. Heinemann. Hallam, S., Cross, I., & Thaut, M. H. (Eds.). (2016). The Oxford handbook of music psychology (2nd ed.). Oxford University Press. McPherson, G. E. (Ed.). (2016). The child as musician: A handbook of musical development (2nd ed.). Oxford University Press. McPherson, G. E., & Welch, G. F. (Eds.). (2012). The Oxford handbook of music education Vol. 1. Oxford University Press. Parncutt, R., & McPherson, G. E. (Eds.). (2002). The science and psychology of music performance: Creative strategies for teaching and learning. Oxford University Press. Williamon, A. (Ed.). (2004). Musical excellence: Strategies and techniques to enhance performance. Oxford University Press. Jørgensen, H. (2004). Strategies for individual practice. In A. Williamon (Ed.), Musical excellence: Strategies and techniques to enhance performance (pp. 85–103). Oxford University Press. Sloboda, J. A. (2005). Exploring the musical mind: Cognition, emotion, ability, function. Oxford University Press. Davidson, J. W., & Scripp, L. (1992). Surveying the coordinates of cognitive skills in music. In R. Colwell (Ed.), Handbook of research on music teaching and learning (pp. 392–413). Schirmer Books.

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Student Workload - ECTS