Piano for Continuers Level 2
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<p><strong>Piano for Continuers – Level 2</strong> is designed for advanced beginners who are already comfortable
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Piano for Continuers – Level 2
Piano for Continuers – Level 2 is designed for advanced beginners who are already comfortable playing at approximately AMEB Grade 3 standard or above.
This level builds the skills developed in Level 1 and moves at a faster pace. The course places greater emphasis on technical control, stylistic awareness, interpretation, and expressive performance. Students prepare an individual piece, finalised in the first class, that reflects the increased technical and musical demands of this level.
Students should have secure note‑reading skills, experience across a range of keys and hand positions, and familiarity with technical exercises. A minimum of 30 minutes of daily practice is expected.
The course covers:
· Technical work focusing on fluency, control, and keyboard confidence
· Musical and stylistic concepts embedded within the repertoire
· More challenging sight reading
· Ensemble repertoire with increased rhythmic complexity
· Preparation of an individually selected piece
· Performance workshops focusing on confidence and stage presentation
Please bring
· Copies of 2–3 possible pieces for individual study
· Display folder for handouts
· Notepad
· Pencil and eraser
Entry level
AMEB Grade 3 standard or above (or equivalent).
Students without this background should email con.openacademy@sydney.edu.au with details of their experience or AMEB results. A short audition video may be requested to help place you at the most appropriate level.
For information on Piano for Continuers – Level 1, please refer to the link at the bottom of this page
If you would like to watch a short video with our tutors explaining all our Piano for Beginners and Continuers classes, please click here.
| Aspect | Level 1 | Level 2 |
| Intended student | Advanced beginner who has completed Piano for Beginners Level 4 (or equivalent).
| Advanced beginner already playing at AMEB Grade 3 standard (or equivalent).
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| Overall pace | Gently challenging, steady progression. | Faster pace with more demanding weekly expectations. |
Repertoire difficulty
| Early intermediate pieces that consolidate foundational skills. | More complex repertoire requiring stronger technique and musical understanding. |
| Technical expectations | Comfortable with basic technical work and reading in common keys. | Confident with scales, varied keys, and more advanced technical patterns. |
| Focus of study | Building technique, expressive playing, and confidence with personal repertoire. | Deepening technique, stylistic awareness, and interpretive detail; preparing more challenging personal repertoire. |
| Sight‑reading level | Reinforces fundamental reading strategies. | Further reinforces reading strategies. |
| Ensemble work | Accessible pieces to develop active aural skills and play with an enhanced sense of ensemble | Ensemble repertoire with increased rhythmic and coordination demands. |
| Practice expectation | At least 30 minutes daily recommended. | Minimum 30 minutes daily expected |