Keywords: Music Theory
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A Quick Guide for Listening
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Abstract: Here is a summary of the concepts introduced in "Sound Reasoning." All apply to works of any era or style.
Ear Training
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Abstract: Ear training develops the basic listening skills of the music student. Here are some suggestions for developing the various ear training skills, including a downloadable game to play.
Harmonic Series
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Abstract: The harmonic series is the key to understanding not only harmonics, but also timbre and the basic functioning of many musical instruments.
Harmonic Series I: Timbre and Octaves
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Abstract: Musical basics, like octaves and the timbre of a note, come from the harmonic series.
How Music Makes Sense
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Abstract: Music relies primarily on repetition to help it make sense to the listener. In popular music and children's songs, the repetition is often very literal and direct, making the music more immediately accessible. In art-music, the repetition is often varied and transformed. This makes the repetition flexible, ... More »
Introduction to Music Theory
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Abstract: This course introduces the basic concepts and terms needed to discuss melody and harmony. It is intended for teens or adults with no background in music theory but some familiarity with reading common notation and playing an instrument (or singing). Concepts covered include interval, major and minor ... More »
Listening Gallery: Expository and Developmental
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Abstract: This module includes exercises to practice listening for expository and developmental passages.
Making Music Modern
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Abstract: What makes music “modern”? This module proposes that heightened ambiguity differentiates experimental 20th-century music from the classical repertoire.
Music and Math
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Abstract: An overview of some of the math concepts that are relevant to music. Includes suggestions for classroom activities for grades 3-7 that use music to illustrate a math concept, as well as reviews of the math necessary for older students to understand some music theory and acoustics.
Music Knowledge Pre/Post Test
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Abstract: Teachers and students may use this test to check general knowledge of music theory, history, and practice.
Music/Math/Literacy Unit
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Abstract: For teachers of fifth and sixth grade students, a unit on music that encourages active participation while expanding vocabulary and tying musical concepts to math concepts.
Simple Music Theory as it relates to Signal Processing
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Abstract: In this module, we attempt to form a foundation in music theory as it applies to our project.
Sound Reasoning
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Abstract: Sound Reasoning is a web-based, introductory music appreciation course. It offers a new approach to music appreciation for adults, focusing on style-independent concepts. While the course concentrates primarily on Western classical and modern music, the concepts that are introduced apply to music of ... More »
Special Subjects in Music Theory
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Abstract: Meant to follow the Introduction to Music Theory course. For eighth grade and up, some interesting subjects in music theory, with an emphasis on Non-Western music.
Understanding Basic Music Theory
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Abstract: An introduction to the expanded music theory course, with suggestions on how to use the materials.