MUSA 121 - Class Piano 1

    Recent Professors
    David Dow, Sveenie Betsargis-Richmond
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, 2027MSP
    Class Size
    10–25 students
    Difficulty
    5.9Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    1
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of MUSA 121
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Introduction to the fundamentals of pitch and rhythm notation; tone production and coordinated use of right and left hands; introduction to sight-reading; introduction to scales and chords; methods of practice and memorization. Completion of MUSA 121 is recommended for all music majors. Electronic keyboard lab and acoustic upright piano practice rooms available at MJC's Music Department. Formerly listed as Elementary Piano.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:10am–12:35pm, Mon Tue Wed 12:30pm–2:00pm, Tue Thu 11:10am–12:35pm, Tue Thu 2:20pm–3:45pm