MUSIC FUNDAMENTALS 1050
This course is intended for the student seeking an introductory understanding of the basic elements of music and is an ideal prerequisite for those who wish to pursue more advanced formal study. Topics will include the traditional piano keyboard layout, notation in treble and bass clef, elementary rhythmic notation, major/minor scales and key signatures, interval designation, basic harmonic/chord construction, and simple sight-singing skills. Some music background is helpful but not required.
IMPORTANT LINKS
10stave_manuscript_double.pdf | |
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The above diagram is useful for the study of Major and Minor scales.
TOPICS and RELATED MATERIALS
Notation
Treble and Bass Clef, Grand Staff, Ledger Lines, Accidentals (Sharps, Flats, Naturals, Double-Sharps, Double-Flats), Enharmonics, Music Keyboard;
Text chapters 1-2;
Treble and Bass Clef, Grand Staff, Ledger Lines, Accidentals (Sharps, Flats, Naturals, Double-Sharps, Double-Flats), Enharmonics, Music Keyboard;
Text chapters 1-2;
grandstaff_keyboard.pdf | |
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keyboard_notation.pdf | |
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worksheet_0001_treble_clef_notes.pdf | |
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keyboard.pdf | |
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note_keyboard_identification_ws.pdf | |
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note_keyboard_identification_with_answers.pdf | |
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Major Scales
Scale Construction, Key Signatures, Scale Degree Names, Circle of Fifths, Sight-Singing Drills;
Text chapter 5;
Scale Construction, Key Signatures, Scale Degree Names, Circle of Fifths, Sight-Singing Drills;
Text chapter 5;
majorscales_info.pdf | |
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sightsinging_general_maj.pdf | |
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sightsinging_notation_maj.pdf | |
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sharpmajscales.pdf | |
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flatmajscales.pdf | |
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majorscale_notation_without_numbers.pdf | |
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majorscale_notation_with_numbers.pdf | |
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Minor Scales
Scale Construction, Key Signatures, Relative and Parallel Scales, Natural, Harmonic, and Melodic Minor Forms, Circle of Fifths, Sight-Singing Drills;
Text chapter 7;
Scale Construction, Key Signatures, Relative and Parallel Scales, Natural, Harmonic, and Melodic Minor Forms, Circle of Fifths, Sight-Singing Drills;
Text chapter 7;
sight-singing_min_notes_only.pdf | |
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sight-singing_min_notes_with_numbers.pdf | |
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Rhythm
Simple meters, rhythm notation using whole, dotted-half, half, dotted-quarter, quarter, and eighth notes/rest values, basic syncopation considerations;
Text chapters 3-4;
Instruction for this topic will rely primarily on class presentations, instruction, and exercises.
Simple meters, rhythm notation using whole, dotted-half, half, dotted-quarter, quarter, and eighth notes/rest values, basic syncopation considerations;
Text chapters 3-4;
Instruction for this topic will rely primarily on class presentations, instruction, and exercises.
general_notation_principles.pdf | |
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simple_rhythms.pdf | |
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simple_rhythm_rewrite.pdf | |
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eighthnote_drills.pdf | |
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synocpated_rewrite.pdf | |
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sightsinging_no_numbers.pdf | |
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sightsinging_numbers.pdf | |
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Intervals
Basic intervals, interval quality, simple/compound intervals, inversions, aural interval recognition;
Text chapter 8;
Basic intervals, interval quality, simple/compound intervals, inversions, aural interval recognition;
Text chapter 8;
interval_facts.pdf | |
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interval_flats.pdf | |
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interval_sharps.pdf | |
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interval_construction_alteration_guide.pdf | |
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interval_ws.pdf | |
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Chords/Triads/Harmony
Basic chords/triads, triad quality, diatonic triads in major scale, Roman Numeral Analysis, chord inversions, aural chord/triad recognition;
Text chapter 9+;
Basic chords/triads, triad quality, diatonic triads in major scale, Roman Numeral Analysis, chord inversions, aural chord/triad recognition;
Text chapter 9+;
diatonic_triads_explained.pdf | |
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diatonic_triad_chart.pdf | |
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COURSE TESTS
Take-Home tests will be issued at the end of every class and will be due at the beginning of the following class. Students will have the opportunity to re-submit tests within one week following the due date.
Take-Home tests will be issued at the end of every class and will be due at the beginning of the following class. Students will have the opportunity to re-submit tests within one week following the due date.