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Theory refers to the symbols used to represent sound (pitches) and its organization in time (rhythm) in music. It is important for the music student to be able to interpret these symbols in real time (read) in order to learn and understand music. The following music literacy skills sets will create a foundation of understanding that will help students develop or further develop the students ability to read and comprehend music.
Key Signatures/Lines Spaces of the Treble and Bass Clefs
The treble clef is read by students who sing Soprano, Alto and Tenor (an octave lower) parts. The bass clef is read by Basses and Tenors. An understanding of key signatures is important as it informs the student as to what scale is being used in a song. The Circle of Fifths is a helpful tool for understanding major keys and their relative minor scales.
Simple Meter refers to symbols that indicate valuable information regarding the organization of pitches and rhythms for the singer/instrumentalist. In the case of Simple Meter, each beat is divisible by two (2). Meter will be addressed daily as part of our sight-reading and music learning process.
Compound Meter refers to symbols that indicate valuable information regarding the organization of pitches and rhythms for the singer/instrumentalist. In the case of Compound Meter, each beat is divisible by three (3). Meter will be addressed daily as part of our sight-reading and music learning processes.
Dynamics and Articulations refer to words and symbols that indicate valuable information regarding the manner in which pitches and rhythms are sung by the singer. Dynamics refer to how loud or soft the music is sung. Articulations refer to how the note is sung (hard or soft, short or long). Dynamics and articulations will be addressed daily as part of our sight-reading and music learning processes.
Rhythmic Solfege and Numbers
There are two systems of reading rhythm used in the HAWK Choir Room: Takadimi and Numbers. These systems are used primarily with SImple Meter. When reading Compound Meter, numbers are used. Rhythm reading with Takadimi and Numbers will be a part of the music learning process.
A a triad is a note composed of three pitches. The qualities (how they sound) of triads that will be discussed in AP Music Theory include, Major, minor, Augmented, and diminished. Inversions of triads refer to how the chord is presented aurally or in a score.
Seventh Chords and their Inversions
A seventh chord is composed of 4 pitches. These pitches are separated by an interval of a 3rd and are labeled as the root, third, fifth, and seventh. The qualities of seventh chords commonly used in Baroque/Classical music will be discussed in AP Music Theory: MM7. Mm7, mM7, mm7, ½ dim7, dim7
Secondary Function Chords are triads or seventh chords built on the fifth of the primary chord. SFC can act as another (secondary) dominant chord, temporarily tonicizing the primary chord.
Non-Harmonic Tones are pitches that are not a part of the given chord in a chord progression. They are used to embellish a musical line.
The Ten Commandments of part writing read more like strong suggestions for effective compositions.
Assignments and Assessments
Some assignment s and assessments will be handed in to the AP Music Theory Instructor (Box Labeld AP MUSIC THEORY in front of my office).
Other assignements /assessments will be done electronically.
When creating a file (using your google account) label it: LAST NAME_ASSESSMENT (ex. Stark_KEYSIGNATURE CHART)
Once you have labeled your file, place it in the correct folder found in the 22-23 AP MUSIC THEORY STUDENTS FOLDER.
You must use your HHS google email account to access this folder!
EX. 22-23 AP MUSIC THEORY STUDENTS FOLDER>THEORY>KEY SIGNATURE CHART
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