Music Theory

Music Theory is the science behind the art of music. This course explains why music is the way it is, and treats students like aspiring composers.

OBJECTIVES:

By the end of this course students will:

- identify intervals, scales, and chords by ear

- analyze chords, scales, and other components of written music

- compose original music

Assessment:

- Tests 25%

- Quizzes 25%

- Homework 25%

- Participation 25%

Music Theory I

All assignments should have at least 25 responses.

When completed, click the button in the top right corner, sign your name, and e-mail the verification report number to trizzo@naschools.net

Assignment 1 Note Identification

Assignment 2 Keyboard Identification

Assignment 3 Keyboard Reverse Identification

Assignment 4 Key Signatures

Assignment 5a Intervals

Assignment 5b Intervals Ear Training

Assignment 5c Intervals Ear Training

Assignment 6 Major/Minor Chords

Assignment 7 Inversions

Assignment 8 Keyboard Chords

Assignment 9 Chord Construction

Assignment 10 Interval Construction

Click here to access the AP Music Text and and Workbook audio examples