Music Theory: Foundations 2 (non-credit)
COURSE OVERVIEW:
Lesson 1: Compound Intervals
- Why do we have compound intervals?
- Simple vs. compound intervals
- Labeling compound intervals
- References for simple and compound intervals
- Ear training
Lesson 2: Triads
- What is a triad?
- Major triads
- Minor triads
- Augmented triads
- Diminished triads
- Ear training
Lesson 3: Seventh Chords
- What is a seventh chord?
- Major seventh chords
- Dominant seventh chords
- Minor seventh chords
- Half diminished seventh chords
- Diminished seventh chords
Lesson 4: Triad and Seventh Chord Inversion
- What are triad inversions?
- Root position triads
- First inversion triads
- Second inversion triads
- What are seventh chord inversions?
- First, second, and third inversion seventh chords
Lesson 5: Harmonic Rhythm and Syncopation
- What is harmonic rhythm?
- Musical examples of harmonic rhythm
- What is syncopation?
- Examples of syncopation
- Performance Review
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
- Reliable access to a computer and internet
- Pencil and notebook paper (will need to print PDFs in course)
- Strongly suggested: instrument in working condition
- Course Materials: musictheory.net (no cost)