Download Music Theory 1 Syllabus

Music Theory 1 Syllabus
Mrs. Lauren Martin, Director of Bands
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (386)-575-4153 X44073
Listening to music is one of the most popular pastimes, enjoyed by people all over the world.
Whether listening to recordings or attending live concerts, music has the ability to inspire
almost anyone. For many students and professionals, playing a musical instrument is an even
more enjoyable experience. But understanding how music is constructed; how scales and
chords are formed; the relationship between major and minor keys; and how music is
composed through melody, harmony, and chord progressions can enhance the musical
experience even further. There is also current scientific research which proves that studying
music improves I.Q. scores-it actually makes students smarter! This course will allow you as the
student to have a better understanding of the how and why of music!
School Retake Policy
Students may only retake ONE Summative per nine weeks. Students must retake that
summative BEFORE the next summative is administered.
School Homework Policy
Homework is given as an essential part of the curriculum to reinforce student skills and assess
student learning. Believing homework is important to promote student success; Deltona High
School teachers will assign homework as appropriate, assess that homework for accuracy,
provide timely feedback, and assign the homework to the Formative category.
Extra Credit Policy
EXTRA CREDIT may be earned in a variety of ways, including performances in select cocurricular music ensembles(s), attendance at clinic/workshops, and multiple concert reports.
Students interested in extra credit projects should discuss their ideas with Mrs. Martin prior to
completion of the project.
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2-inch, 3-ring binder
5 dividers
Pencil
Staff paper (can be printed out for free from: www.blanksheetmusic.net)
Optional: BYOT
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Syllabus
Lesson 1: The Staff, Notes, and Pitches
Music Theory 1 Syllabus
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Lesson 2: Treble Clef and Staff
Lesson 3: Bass Clef and Staff
Lesson 4: The Grand Staff and Ledger Lines
Lesson 5: Ledger Lines (above and below the staff)
Ear Training for Lessons 1-5
Test on Lessons 1-5
Lesson 6: Note Values
Lesson 7: Measure, Bar Line, and Double Bar
Lesson 8: 4/4 Time Signature and Note Values
Lesson 9: Whole, Half, and Quarter Rests
Ear Training for Lessons 6-9
Test for Lessons 6-9
Lesson 10: 2/4 Time Signature
Lesson 11: 3/4 Time Signature
Lesson 12: Dotted Half Notes
Lesson 13: Ties and Slurs
Ear Training for Lessons 10-13
Test for Lessons 10-13
Lesson 14: Repeat Sig, 1st, and 2nd Endings
Lesson 15: Eighth Notes
Lesson 16: Eighth Rests
Lesson 17: Dotted Quarter Note
Ear Training for Lessons 14-17
Test for Lessons 14-17
Lesson 18: Dynamic Signs
Lesson 19: Tempo Marks
Lesson 20: Articulation
Lesson 21: D.C., D.S., Coda, and Fine
Ear Training for Lessons 18-21
Test for Lessons 18-21
Lesson 22: Flats
Lesson 23: Sharps
Lesson 24 Naturals
Lesson 25 Whole Steps, Half Steps, and Enharmonic Notes
Ear Training for Lessons 22-25
Test for Lessons 22-25
Lesson 26: Tetrachords and Major Scales
Lesson 27: The Sharp Scales- G and D Major
Lesson 28: The Flat Scales- F and Bb Major
Lesson 29: Key Signatures- The Sharp Keys
Music Theory 1 Syllabus
Mrs. Lauren Martin, Director of Bands
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (386)-575-4153 X44073
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Lesson 30: Key Signatures- The Flat Keys
Ear Training for Lessons 26-30
Test for Lessons 26-30
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Lesson 31: The Remaining Major Scales with Key Signatures
Lesson 32: Chromatic Scale
Lesson 33: Intervals
Lesson 34: Circle of Fifths
Ear Training for Lessons 31-34
Test for Lessons 31-34
Lesson 35: Perfect and Major Intervals
Lesson 36: Minor Intervals
Lesson 37: Augmented Intervals
Lesson 38: Solfege and Transposition
Ear Training for Lessons 35-38
Test for Lessons 35-38
Lesson 39: Sixteenth Notes
Lesson 40: Sixteenth Rests
Lesson 41 Dotted Eighth Notes
Lesson 42: Common Time and Cut Time (Alle Breve)
Ear Training for Lessons 39-42
Test for Lessons 39-42
Lesson 43: 3/8 and 6/8 Time Signatures
Lesson 44: 3/8 and 6/8 Time Signatures and Fast Tempos
Lesson 45: Eighth Note Triplets
Lesson 46: Incomplete Measures (Pick-up Notes) and Syncopation
Ear Training for Lessons 43-46
Test for Lessons 43-46
Project: Write an 24-bar Melody and perform it for the class
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Lesson 47: Triads
Lesson 48: Primary and Major Triads
Lesson 49: Scale Degree Names
Lesson 50: The V7 (Dominant 7th) Chord
Ear Training for Lessons 47-50
Test for Lessons 47-50
Lesson 51: Triads- 1st Inversion
Lesson 52: Triads- 2nd Inversion
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Lesson 53: V7 Chord- 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Inversions
Lesson 54: Figured Bass
Lesson 55: Major Chord Progressions
Ear Training for Lessons 51-55
Test for Lessons 51-55
Lesson 56: Minor Scales
Lesson 57: Natural, Harmonic, and Melodic Minor Scales
Lesson 58: Minor Triads
Lesson 59: Augmented and Diminished Triads
Ear Training for Lessons 56-59
Test for Lessons 56-59
Lesson 60: The Primary Triads in Minor Keys
Lesson 61: Minor Chord Progressions
Lesson 62: Modes Related to the Major Scale: Ionian, Mixolydian, and Lydian
Lesson 63: Modes Related to the Minor Scale: Aeolian, Dorian, Phrygian, and
Locrian
Ear Training for Lessons 68-71
Test for Lessons 68-71
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Lesson 64: Harmonizing a Melody in a Major Key
Lesson 65: Broken Chords and Arpeggiated Accompaniments
Lesson 66: Passing and Neighboring Tones
Lesson 67: Composing a Melody in a Major Key
Ear Training for Lessons 64-67
Test for Lessons 64-67
Lesson 68: Harmonizing a Melody in a Minor Key
Lesson 69: Composing a Melody in Minor Key
Lesson 70: 12-Bar Blues Chord Progression
Lesson 71: The Blues Scale
Ear Training for Lessons 68-71
Test for Lessons 68-71
Lesson 72: Basic Forms of Music- Motive and Phrase
Lesson 73: AB (Binary) Form
Lesson 74: ABA (Ternary) Form
Lesson 75: Rondo Form
Ear Training for Lessons 72-75
Test for Lessons 72-75
Project: Compose a Piece; Will be performed on the Exam Day
Music Theory 1 Syllabus
Mrs. Lauren Martin, Director of Bands
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (386)-575-4153 X44073