By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
Construct and identify compound intervals.
Aurally identify 6ths, 7ths, and 8ves when played as an ascending, descending, or harmonic interval.
Perform and transcribe melodies and rhythms that include 8th note divisions in simple time.
"Intervals" (OMT) - Read "Compound Intervals"
Takadimi Rhythmic Syllables Handout (Study examples with 8th note divisions)
Musition: Intervals (Lvl 12–14)
Musition: Rhythm Tapping (Lvl 3a–3b)
Musition: Rhythm Syllables (Lvl 3)
Auralia: Interval Recognition (Lvl 7–11)
Auralia: Interval Imitation (Lvl 3)
Auralia: Interval Singing (Lvl 6–9)
Auralia: Rhythm Imitation (Lvl 3a–3c)
Auralia: Takadimi (Lvl 1)
Auralia: Rhythm Dictation (Lvl 2a–2b)
Quizlet Flashcards: Compound-Simple Conversion
MusicTheory.net: Compound Interval ID, Construction, Aural ID (6ths/7ths/8ve)
Compound & Simple Intervals
Rhythm Grids for use During Rhythmic Dictation and Call & Response Activities
Write and ID Simple Intervals: Practice writing and identifying compound intervals.
Worksheet 1 (pp. 15–17), Worksheet 2 (pp. 2–3, Section D, E), Worksheet 3
Sing & ID Intervals: Practice singing m6, M6, m7, M7, P8 intervals above and below different pitches given at the piano. Sing each interval using the interval name (e.g. "minor-sixth"). As you sing each, try to come up with song examples as a class that use that interval.
Then, practice aurally identifying each of these intervals by ear. Listen to the interval played, sing it back on a neutral syllable ("da-da"), then sing it back using the correct interval name ("minor-sixth").
Rhythm Call & Response: Listen to short 2-bar excerpts in 2/4, 3/4, or 4/4 performed by your instructor while conducting. Sing the rhythm back using rhythmic syllables while conducting. If you're using Takadimi, see the reading for an introduction to Takadimi syllables and the rhythm grids in your anthology here as a visual. Once you've sung the rhythm back, try to notate it on staff paper.
Rhythmic Dictation with 8th Notes: Listen to melodies performed by your instructor that incorporate 8th note divisions. Listen while conducting, then sing back the rhythm on a neutral syllable. Transcribe the rhythm onto staff paper, then sing it back with rhythmic syllables.
Harmonic Interval ID in Repertoire: For each excerpt in your anthology here, identify the harmonic interval that occurs between the outer voices. Both simple and compound intervals are included. Label your intervals above the staff. Be sure to take note of the key signature and any accidentals that carry through the measure.
Rhythm Performance with 8th Notes: Read through the 8th note rhythms in your anthology here. Use Takadimi syllables from the reading or the counting method recommended by your instructor. Be sure to conduct while you perform the rhythms.