Piano Level 3
Piano Level 3 is for late-stage beginners: apply the theory you already know, compose with it, and start learning songs by ear.
- Subject
- Piano
- Level
- Level 3
- Format
- 1-on-1, online
- Ages
- 6 and up
About the course
Piano Level 3 is designed for late stage beginners who are comfortable with basic music theory concepts. In this course, we take that raw information, and learn to apply it to real world music by creating our own compositions with them. We will also spend a considerable amount of time learning songs by ear in this course, and transcribing the melodies on our own.
The goal of this course is to begin making you an independent learner, and prepare you for further courses by having you master the basic theory through repetition and practical application, before launching into more advanced concepts that will come in later levels.
What you’ll be able to do
- Understand the functions of chords in a song and come up with your own
- Play chords and scales with confidence and speed in multiple octaves
- Improvise fluidly over chord progressions
- Decorate your melodies with various ornamentations
- Analyze other songs and compositions
- Identify intervals and melodies by ear.
Curriculum
What’s covered
The full syllabus for Piano Level 3, in the order we teach it. Your teacher adjusts the pace to you, but nothing on this list gets skipped.
Rhythm & Reading
- Trill
- Tremolo
- Grace Notes
- Chordal notation
Music Theory
- Voice leading triads
- Diatonic chords in F major, D major and A major
- Cadences
- Diatonic chords in minor scale: A minor
- Harmonic minor scale
- Diminished chords
- Functional harmony
Playing & Technique
- Various staccato techniques
- Playing scales in intervals
- Ornamentation techniques
- Arpeggios in multiple octaves
- Piano run patterns
Ear Training
- Interval recognition up to an octave
- Harmonic interval recognition up to an octave
- Melodic transcription
Prerequisites
Before you start
Two things to check: where you are as a player, and what you need in the room.
Experience
A decent understanding of all the topics covered in Piano Level 2 course is required for this course. It roughly includes the following topics: Triad formation; Fundamentals of good piano technique; 16th notes; Swing Rhythm; Theory of intervals; Recognize notes within an octave by ear; Play expressively using changing dynamics and tempos.
Equipment
Hardware needed: a Keyboard/Piano with velocity sensitive keys, a sustain pedal, a stable internet connection, and a laptop/computer with a webcam.
Pricing
What it costs
You buy class credits, not a subscription. Pick the bundle that suits you, book classes with your teacher, and use the credits within the validity period.
Starter
24 Classes
3-month plan · valid for 4 months
$33
per class
Total
$792
for all 24 classes, in USD
Popular
48 Classes
6-month plan · valid for 8 months
$32.50
per class
You save $0.50 on every class
Total
$1,560
for all 48 classes, in USD
Best Value
96 Classes
12-month plan · valid for 15 months
$32
per class
You save $1 on every class
Total
$3,072
for all 96 classes, in USD
Prices are shown in USD for United States. Ask on the demo call if you need them in another currency.
Pricing depends on the number of credits you purchase. Higher bundles = lower per-class rate.
Every class is 1-on-1 with your teacher, and you schedule them together at times that suit you. Credits are used one per class and stay valid for the period shown on the plan.
Frequently asked questions
I can play pieces, but my theory is patchy. Is Level 3 too early for me?
Do I need to be able to compose already?
How much of this course is playing by ear?
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🎁 Free · 30 minutes · 1-on-1
Try Piano Level 3 free for one class.
Meet the teacher, play something on day one, and get an honest recommendation on where to start. If it isn't a fit, you've lost nothing but half an hour.