Key Signatures, Scales, and the Circle of Fifths
Learn how to read key signatures, write major and minor scales, and use the Circle of Fifths to grow a deep understanding of music theory.
Nicole Werbicki
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(227)
What's included
4 live meetings
2 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Worksheets and/or digital resources will be provided after each class.Class Experience
**This course assumes that students have a basic to intermediate understanding of note reading for the Grand Staff, accidentals, and music playing. If your student is a beginner, or is unsure of their note reading, I suggest first checking out my other courses in the series “Secret Language of Music”. We are taking music reading and theory to the next level by becoming comfortable with key signatures and scales. These are used in every song, and we need to understand them I order to grow in our music playing and writing. Students will learn how to read key signatures, how major and minor scales are constructed, what are relative majors and minors, and how to use the Circle of Fifths to help remember it all. We also learn the order of sharps and flats. Our general schedule will be: Day 1 -Whole steps and half steps -Major Scales -sound, order of steps -Order of sharps and flats in a key signature Day 2 -Minor scales part 1 - sound, order of steps for natural minors -Relative majors and minors Day 3 -Key signatures -How to determine the key of a song, part 1 -Minor scales, part 2 - sounds and changes for harmonic and melodic minors Day 4 -How to determine the key of a song, part 2 -How to write a song using scales and key signatures (basic) -Preview of other modes and scale types The Circle of Fifths will be taught and used throughout the entire course, as well as engaging games.
Learning Goals
Students will become proficient with key signatures, scales, and the Circle of Fifths. They will learn the differences between major and minor scales and key signatures, and how that impacts the music we play and write.
Other Details
Supply List
Music notation paper (either purchased from a store or printed from a file supplied by teacher.) Pencil Printed resources, provided by teacher before course starts
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
4.9
227reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have been a music teacher for over 20 years, both as a private and group teacher. I have taught multiple ages how to read music, and use the skill to further their music learning journey.Reviews
Live Group Class
$48
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
40 min
Completed by 24 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
3-9 learners per class
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