Music Theory

In this unit, students will develop an understanding of the musical staff, note values such as whole, half, and quarter notes, pitch, treble and bass clefs, the grand staff, and ledger lines.

In this unit, students will develop an understanding of note values, rest values, bar lines, double bar lines, measures, and common time. Students will also develop ear training skills regarding note and rest values (the duration of quarter and half notes and rests).

In this unit, students will develop an understanding of various duple and triple time signatures, dotted half notes, and the use of ties and slurs in standard musical notation. Students will also develop ear training skills regarding simple simple rhythmic dictation.

In this unit, students will develop an understanding of the use of repeat signs, endings, eighth notes, eighth rests, and dotted quarter notes. Students will also develop ear training skills regarding dotted quarter note rhythms.

In this unit, students will develop an understanding of dynamic signs, tempo markings, articulations, da capo, dal segno, and the use of coda and fine. Students will also develop ear-training skills related to rhythmic duration and changes in pitch, including the use of sharps and flats.

In this unit, students will develop an understanding of flats, sharps, naturals, whole steps, half steps, and enharmonic notes. Students will also develop ear-training skills related to rhythmic duration and changes in pitch, including the use of sharps and flats.