Moonbeams Program
Moonbeams 1 (MB1) is the entry point of the MYC® Method for 7-9 year olds. The older beginner program is designed to support the students' growing sense of independence.
Moonbeams 1 (MB1)
- pattern reading
- scale playing with harmonizing chords in 6 keys
- keyboard repertoire with plentiful supplementary pieces for holidays and extra challenges
- rhythm and keyboard ensemble experiences
- harmonization and composition experiences
- transposing within 5 finger patterns
- understanding and utilizing legato and staccato touches
Moonbeams 2 (MB2)
- Study of minimum of eight keys with continued study of scales harmonized with primary chords.
- Practice of accompaniment patterns including broken chords and playing rhythmic patterns.
- Study of three forms of the minor scale: natural, harmonic, and melodic.
- Study of inversions of triads.
- Study of cadences.
- Study of 6/8 time signature.
- Introduction to simple analysis.
Moonbeams 3 (MB3)
Moonbeams 3 is the final level in Music for Young Children®. It prepares students to take their first piano exam and theory exam at the end of their MB3 year.