Music Theory

Course Length

1 Semester

Hit the right note with students! Music theory is a one semester, course from our online academy which introduces students to the foundations of music. Great for beginners, this engaging elective for grades 9-12 covers concepts from counting and reading music to creating compositions. Ear training exercises are included to help students practice understanding and comprehension.

Topics covered include rhythm, time signatures, intervals, pitches, major and minor keys, transposition, and harmony. The online music writing application Noteflight® is used to write original compositions and is included within the course. Activities include creating a rhythmic piece, composing a melody, transposing melodies, and more. This course from our online academy contains quizzes and tests to evaluate progress and student mastery. Projects are included.

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Overview of Concepts

• RHYTHM AND METER
• NOTATION AND PITCH
• SCALES AND KEY SIGNATURES
• HARMONY
• MAKING MUSIC
• COURSE REVIEW