District 11 Division of Operations & Instruction
Performing Arts

Beginning Keyboard Lab 1: Course Overview
Course Number: MUM.KBLAB1
Overview
This course will explore the basics of piano keyboarding and experiment with combining the different sounds and rhythms of the synthesizer. Basic music theory will be included. Students will be able to record and playback their own musical creations. They will also be able to play along with CD's of today's pop music. No previous musical knowledge is necessary.
RECOMMENDED: Two quarters for seventh and eighth grade and 1 quarter of sixth grade.
Prerequisite: None
Course Length: 1   Period Length: 1   Grade Level:  6-8  Credit per Semester: 1
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Enduring Understandings - important ideas that students should carry with them years beyond the instruction received this year.

Essential Questions - most important “big picture” questions students should be able to answer after completing learning activities.

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