MUSIC THEORY
Music Theory - The purpose of this course is to enhance the students’ understanding of the underlying principles of music. The course covers topics ranging from basic rhythm to modes of the minor scale. Students will also explore music software and online resources throughout the class. Successful completion of this course is recommended to enroll in Music Technology and/or AP Music Theory.
Semester Course, Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Semester Course, Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
UNITS AND LESSON MATERIALS
North Hills Music Theory Workbook Units
Unit 1 - Music Literacy
Unit 2 - Scales, Basic Intervals, Keys, Circle of Fifths
Unit 3 - Acoustics/Science of Sound, Advanced Intervals
Unit 4 - Major Scale Triads, Primary Triads, Chord Progressions
Unit 5 - Minor Scales, Keys, Triads
Unit 6 - Chord Inversions
Breezin’ Thru Theory Chapters / Breezin’ Thru Composing Corresponding Chapter
GarageBand Project
Final Project
Unit 1 - Music Literacy
Unit 2 - Scales, Basic Intervals, Keys, Circle of Fifths
Unit 3 - Acoustics/Science of Sound, Advanced Intervals
Unit 4 - Major Scale Triads, Primary Triads, Chord Progressions
Unit 5 - Minor Scales, Keys, Triads
Unit 6 - Chord Inversions
Breezin’ Thru Theory Chapters / Breezin’ Thru Composing Corresponding Chapter
- The Staff / Getting Started with Pitch
- Rhythm Basics / Getting Started with Rhythm
- Rhythm Intermediate / Variation on a Theme
- The Piano Keyboard / A Spooky Call
- Rhythm Intermediate/Advanced / Rhythm & Words – Spoken Chorus
- The Major Scale / A Round with Ostinato Bass
- Major Key Signatures / Jazz Up Your Melody
- More Major Scales / Scale Tones in a Melody
- Intervals / A Duet for Two
- Minor Keys / My Minor Theme
- Minor Scales / A Musical Scene
- Triads Major Scale: Root Position / Jingles That Sell
- Triads Major Scale: Inversions
- Triads Minor Scale: Root Position
- Triads Minor Scale: Inversions
- V7 Chords and Inversions / Be a Songwriter
GarageBand Project
- Incorporating loops
- Basic musical form
- Key signatures
- Syncing meter
Final Project
- Original composition
- Music score notation
- Chord progressions
- Harmony
- Incorporation of different technologies