MEA Piano Studio Theory

Requirements
Preparatory A Level
Parent and Student Guide

What is Music Theory?

Music theory is the study of the basic fundamentals that help
create music. This includes learning about note names,
rhythms, and scales. It also incorporates some music history
and music appreciation.
Music theory is very similar to studying grammatical rules and
is essential for a students success in piano lessons and for
understanding music.

About the Theory Program

MEA Piano Studio uses the Piano Stars theory curriculum. It is
divided into fourteen levels so that students at all levels of
music can participate.
Students begin preparing for the annual exam in August. The
final test is in March and takes place during the students
regular lesson. Awards are given out in June during the annual
recital.

About This Level

This level is for very young students or students with less than
3 months of piano lesson experience.
These are national theory level standards.

Theory Requirements
Piano Keyboard A, B, C, D, E, F, G
Black Keys 2 and 3 black keys
Finger Numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Name one famous composer
Name one famous song

Schedule
August
o Preview Requirements
September
o Practice Test #1
o Weekly homework
October
o Theory Bee
o Weekly homework
November
o Practice Test #2
o Weekly homework

December
o Theory Fun Sheets
o Weekly homework
January
o Practice Test #3
o Weekly homework
February
o Practice Test #4
o Weekly homework
March
o Final Test

Can You Be a Piano Star?

I Think You Can.

Good Luck!
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