Overview
- Shankar Mahadevan Academy's Keyboard courses introduce the student to the joys of playing the keyboard. In these courses, you would be able to learn the fundamentals of keyboard. You can also learn to play simple songs on the keyboard in the C-major scale. These songs are a mix of Indian movie songs as well as simple English songs.
Keyboard Basics Part 1
Prerequisites:
- Student should be 6 years and above
- Student should have a keyboard at home to learn and practice with
- Interest in learning musical instrument and curiosity to discover the joy of learning are the only other prerequisites.
Overview:
This course is ideal for students looking to take their first steps to learn the Keyboard. The course aims at providing a strong foundation where learning is a process of constant discovery. The course will lay the foundation for acquiring clarity o…
Topics covered:
- Theory
- Practical
Keyboard Basics Part 2
Prerequisites:
- Anyone of the age of 6 years and above.
- Should have completed Fundamentals of Piano course with Shankar Mahadevan Academy or 1. should be able to Clap Steady Beat 2. Should be familiar with Staff Notation Basics 3. Should be able to read notation in alphabets 4. Should be able to play a simple tune such as Twinkle Twinkle Little Star or Jingle Bell with Notations as well as Staff
Overview:
The course aims at providing a strong foundation where learning is a process of constant discovery. The course will lay the foundation for acquiring clarity of concepts of Steady Beat, Rhythm, Tempo, Pitch, Volume and Note Values building the founda…
Electronic Keyboard – Trinity College London – Initial Grade
Prerequisites:
- Student should be more than 7 years old.
- Student must be interested in learning musical instrument and curiosity to discover the joy of learning.
- Student must have completed WCP100B or KEY100B from SMA or should have basic understanding of reading sheet music (G Clef/ F Clef), C Major/ A minor Scale, Chord Family
Materials Required:
- Trinity College of London – Electronic Keyboard – Initial Grade books
- Note Book
- Manuscript Book
Overview:
This course is ideal for students looking to take their first steps into the world of Electronic Keyboard.The course aims at providing a strong foundation where learning is a process of constant discovery. The student acquires the ability to use bas…
Topics covered:
- Practical (Pieces)
- Technical Work
- Aural Skills
Electronic Keyboard – Trinity College London – Grade 1, Part 1
- Age group: 8 and above
- The student should have a personal interest in leaning Western music; how to play the piano and reading sheet music.
- Should have completed the Beginners I course.
Materials Required:
- Trinity College of London – Electronic Keyboard – Grade 1 book
- Note Book
- Manuscript Book
Overview:
The course teaches the basics of keyboard technique focusing mainly on having an understanding of the instrument, learning how to play and perform simple melodies, songs and classical pieces with the help of reading Staff Notation for both hand…
Topics covered:
- Keyboard Technique – I
- Keyboard Techniques- II
- Practical (Pieces)
- Technical Work
- Aural Skills
Electronic Keyboard – Trinity College London – Grade 1, Part 2
- Students should have taken the Trinity Grade 1 Electronic Keyboard examination or covered all the pieces for the same
Materials Required: Trinity College of London – Electronic Keyboard – Grade 3 book
** Students who have not cleared the Grade Initial exam or KEY101 course will have to get a counselling session done to acertain if they are indeed ready to learn content from Grade 1.
Overview:
The course teaches the basics of keyboard technique focusing mainly on having an understanding of the instrument, learning how to play and perform simple melodies, songs and classical pieces with the help of reading Staff Notation for both hand…
Topics covered:
- Practical: (Pieces)
- Technical Work
- Aural Skills
Electronic Keyboard – Trinity College London – Grade 2, Part 1
- Age group: 8 and above
- The student should have a personal interest in leaning Western music; how to play the piano and reading sheet music.
- Should have completed TCL Electronic Keyboard Grade 1 Exam.
Materials Required:
- Trinity College of London – Electronic Keyboard – Grade 2 book
- Note Book
- Manuscript Book
Overview:
The course teaches the basics of keyboard technique focusing mainly on having an understanding of the instrument, learning how to play and perform simple melodies, songs and classical pieces with the help of reading Staff Notation for both hand…
Topics covered:
- Practical
- Aural Skills
- Technical Work
Electronic Keyboard – Trinity College London – Grade 2, Part 2
Age group: 8 and above
The student should have a personal interest in leaning Western music; how to play the piano and reading sheet music.
Should have completed 104 course and/or TCL Electronic Keyboard Grade 1 Exam.
Materials Required:
Trinity College of London – Electronic Keyboard – Grade 2 book
Note Book
Manuscript Book
Overview:
The course teaches the basics of keyboard technique focusing mainly on having an understanding of the instrument, learning how to play and perform simple melodies, songs and classical pieces with the help of reading Staff Notation for both hands. Th…
Topics covered:
- Pieces
- Technical Work
Electronic Keyboard – Trinity College London – Grade 3, Part 1
Students should have taken the Trinity Grade 4 Electronic Keyboard examination or covered all the pieces for the same (Taking the 201-203 courses)**
Materials Required: Trinity College of London – Electronic Keyboard – Grade 3 book
** Students who have not cleared the Grade 2 exam or KEY104-105 course will have to get a counselling session done to acertain if they are indeed ready to learn content from Grade 3
Overview:
The course teaches the basics of keyboard technique focusing mainly on having an understanding of the instrument, learning how to play and perform simple melodies, songs and classical pieces with the help of reading Staff Notation for both hand…
Topics covered:
- Practical: ( Pieces)
- Technical Work
- Aural Skills
Electronic Keyboard – Trinity College London – Grade 3, Part 2
- Students should have taken the Trinity Grade 3 Electronic Keyboard examination or covered all the pieces for the same (Taking the 201-203 courses)**
Materials Required: Trinity College of London – Electronic Keyboard – Grade 3 book
** Students who have not cleared the Grade 2 exam or KEY104-105 course will have to get a counselling session done to acertain if they are indeed ready to learn content from Grade 3.
Overview:
The course teaches the basics of keyboard technique focusing mainly on having an understanding of the instrument, learning how to play and perform simple melodies, songs and classical pieces with the help of reading Staff Notation for both hand…
Topics covered:
- Practical (Pieces)
- Technical Work
- Aural Skills
Electronic Keyboard – Trinity College London – Grade 4, Part 1
Student should have taken the Trinity Grade 3 Electronic Keyboard examination or covered all the pieces for the same (Taking the 106-107 courses)**
Student should have Relevant Books for Trinity Grade 4 Electronic Keyboard Exam
** Students who have not cleared the Grade 3 exam or 106-107 course will have to get a counselling session done to acertain if they are indeed ready to learn content from Grade 4
Overview:
The course teaches the basics of keyboard technique focusing mainly on having an understanding of the instrument, learning how to play and perform simple melodies, songs and classical pieces with the help of reading Staff Notation for both hand…
Topics covered:
- Performance Skills: Pieces & Exercises (TCL Grade 4)
- Technical Skills: Scales & Broken chords (TCL Grade 4)
Electronic Keyboard – Trinity College London – Grade 4, Part 2
Students should have taken the Trinity Grade 4 Electronic Keyboard examination or covered all the pieces for the same (Taking the 201-203 courses)**
Materials Required: Trinity College of London – Electronic Keyboard – Grade 4 book
** Students who have not cleared the Grade 3 exam or KEY106-107 course will have to get a counselling session done to acertain if they are indeed ready to learn content from Grade 4
Overview:
This course is for students who have completed the KEY201 course. The Grade 4 course is divided into 3 parts to ensure students have ample of practice to be able to perform a minimum of 3 pieces if not all. Students are also introduced to grade spec…
Topics covered:
- Practical (Pieces)
- Technical Work
- Aural Skills
Electronic Keyboard – Trinity College London – Grade 5, Part 1
Students should have taken the Trinity Grade 4 Electronic Keyboard examination or covered all the pieces for the same (Taking the 201-203 courses)**
Materials Required: Trinity College of London – Electronic Keyboard – Grade 5 book
** Students who have not cleared the Grade 4 exam or 201-203 course will have to get a counselling session done to acertain if they are indeed ready to learn content from Grade 5
Overview:
This course is for students who have either taken the Trinity Electronic Keyboard Grade 4 examination or completed the Grade 4 courses. This course is divided into 3 parts to ensure students have ample of practice to be able to perform a minimum of …
Topics covered:
- Practical (Pieces)
- Technical Work
- Aural Skills
Electronic Keyboard – Trinity College London – Grade 5, Part 3
Students should have taken the Trinity Grade 4 Electronic Keyboard examination or covered all the pieces for the same (Taking the 201-203 courses)**
Materials Required: Trinity College of London – Electronic Keyboard – Grade 5 book
** Students who have not cleared the Grade 4 exam or 201-203 course will have to get a counselling session done to acertain if they are indeed ready to learn content from Grade 5
Overview:
This course is for students who have completed the KEY205 course. The Grade 5 course is divided into 3 parts to ensure students have ample of practice to be able to perform a minimum of 3 pieces if not all. Students are also introduced to grade spec…
Topics covered:
- Practical (Pieces & Aural Skills)
- Technical Work
- Aural Skills
Electronic Keyboard – Trinity College London – Grade 6, Part 1
Students should have taken the Trinity Grade 6 Electronic Keyboard examination or covered all the pieces for the same (Taking the 204-206 courses)**
Student should have Relevant Books for Trinity Grade 6 Electronic Keyboard Exam
** Students who have not cleared the Grade 5 exam or 204-206 course will have to get a counselling session done to acertain if they are indeed ready to learn content from Grade 6
Overview:
This course is for students who have completed the KEY301 course. The Grade 6 course is divided into 3 parts to ensure students have ample of practice to be able to perform a minimum of 3 pieces if not all. Students are also introduced to grade spec…
Topics covered:
- Practical (Pieces)
- Technical Work
- Aural Skills
Electronic Keyboard – Trinity College London – Grade 6, Part 2
Students should have taken the Trinity Grade 6 Electronic Keyboard examination or covered all the pieces for the same (Taking the 204-206 courses)**
Student should have Relevant Books for Trinity Grade 6 Electronic Keyboard Exam
** Students who have not cleared the Grade 5 exam or 204-206 course will have to get a counselling session done to acertain if they are indeed ready to learn content from Grade 6
Overview:
This course is for students who have completed the KEY301 course. The Grade 6 course is divided into 3 parts to ensure students have ample of practice to be able to perform a minimum of 3 pieces if not all. Students are also introduced to grade spec…
Topics covered:
- Practical (Pieces)
- Technical Work
- Aural Skills
Electronic Keyboard – Trinity College London – Grade 6, Part 3
Students should have taken the Trinity Grade 6 Electronic Keyboard examination or covered all the pieces for the same (Taking the 204-206 courses)**
Student should have Relevant Books for Trinity Grade 6 Electronic Keyboard Exam
** Students who have not cleared the Grade 5 exam or 204-206 course will have to get a counselling session done to acertain if they are indeed ready to learn content from Grade 6
Overview:
This course is for students who have completed the KEY301 course. The Grade 6 course is divided into 3 parts to ensure students have ample of practice to be able to perform a minimum of 3 pieces if not all. Students are also introduced to grade spec…
Topics covered:
- Practical (Pieces)
- Technical Work
- Aural Skills
Electronic Keyboard – Trinity College London – Grade 5, Part 2
Students should have taken the Trinity Grade 4 Electronic Keyboard examination or covered all the pieces for the same (Taking the 201-203 courses)**
Materials Required: Trinity College of London – Electronic Keyboard – Grade 5 book
** Students who have not cleared the Grade 4 exam or 201-203 course will have to get a counselling session done to acertain if they are indeed ready to learn content from Grade 5
Overview:
This course is for students who have completed the KEY204 course. The Grade 5 course is divided into 3 parts to ensure students have ample of practice to be able to perform a minimum of 3 pieces if not all. Students are also introduced to grade spec…
Topics covered:
- Practical (Pieces)
- Technical Work
- Aural Skills
My Favorite Songs on the Keyboard
- Student should be 8 or above
- Have a keyboard at home to learn and practice with
- Be able to play the C major scale with proficiency on the keyboard
Overview:
This course is for students who want to play songs on the keyboard. The student can pick any three songs from the list below OR any song of their choice and learn it in 12 sessions. Pal Pal Dil Ke PaasChup Chupke Chup ChupkeKal …
Topics covered:
- C Major Scale
- Learn to Play Songs
Keyboard Singles
- Student should be 8 or above
- Have a keyboard at home to learn and practice with
- Be able to play the C major scale with proficiency on the keyboard
Overview:
This course is for students who wish to learn to play songs on the keyboad. The student can pick any song from the list below learn it in 4 sessions. Hindi SongsPapa Kehten HainPal Pal Dil Ke PaasLagja GaleYaad Kiye Dilne Kaha…
Electronic Keyboard – Play Electronic Keyboard 101
Student should be more than 10 years old
Student must have interest in learning musical instrument
Student must have curiosity to discover the joy of learning music
Student must have learnt atleast 1 yr on Keyboard
Overview:
This course is designed for students who have fundamental knowledge of music. Students would start to explore avenues of the music world. Students will start enjoying instruments they opt to play. This course will give opportunities to students to b…
Topics covered:
- Skills to Learn
- Aural Skills
- Keyboard Functions
- Technical Skills
- Performance Skills
Electronic Keyboard – Play Electronic Keyboard 102
Student should be more than 10 years old
Student must have interest in learning musical instrument
Student must have curiosity to discover the joy of learning music
Student must have learnt atleast 1 yr on Keyboard
Overview:
This course is designed for students who have fundamental knowledge of music. Students would start to explore avenues of the music world. Students will start enjoying instruments they opt to play. This course will give opportunities to students to b…
Topics covered:
- Skills to learn
- Aural Skills
- Keyboard Functions
- Technical Skills
- Performance Skills
Electronic Keyboard – Play Electronic Keyboard 103
Student should be more than 10 years old
Student must have interest in learning musical instrument
Student must have curiosity to discover the joy of learning music
Student must have learnt atleast 2 yr on Keyboard
Overview:
This course is designed for students who have fundamental knowledge of music. Students would start to explore avenues of the music world. Students will start enjoying instruments they opt to play. This course will give opportunities to students to b…
Topics covered:
- Skills to learn
- Aural Skills
- Keyboard Functions
- Technical Skills
- Performance Skills