Music Theory : Major Scales , the Circle of Fifths , and Chords
Interactive, Engaging Music Class to Understand Intervals, Scales and Chords
Michele C. Yake
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(500)
Star Educator
Popular
What's included
3 live meetings
1 hrs 30 mins in-class hoursAssessment
Informal assessmentClass Experience
I welcome learners of all identities and backgrounds into my classes. Week 1 - The Circle of Fifths We will learn how to figure out all of the major scales with sharps, using the Circle of Fifths method. I will use the white board in Zoom to go through the entire circle of Fifths, step by step with student participation, as we are discovering how many sharps are in each scale and how to figure it out. Week 2 - Major Chords We will learn how major chords (major triads) are constructed from the 1, 3 and 5 of the major scale. The students will participate, as we figure out the major chords from each of the scales that we learned last week. I will be writing on the white board in Zoom, as the students take turns creating the major chords from the formula. Week 3 - We will move on to Minor Chord Triads, Diminished Chord Triads and Augmented Chord Triads. Referring back to the circle of Fifths and the sharp major scales, we will learn the formulas for the minor triad, the diminished triad, and the augmented triad. I will be using the Zoom white board, and the students will participate, as we use the formulas for the different types of triads, to create them together. My teaching style is relaxed and casual, but with a focus on each individual student and their understanding of the material. The students will be invited to participate, which will help them with understanding of the concepts.
Learning Goals
The students will learn how the Circle of Fifths works, and how to know how many sharps are in each sharp major scale.
They will learn some memory tricks for being able to figure out how many sharps are in each key.
The students will gain an understanding of what a "key" means in music.
The students will learn how chords are created from the major scale.
They will learn the basic triad formulas for major, minor, diminished, and augmented triads.
They will be able to build the triads themselves, using the formulas.
The students will gain a better understanding of what a chord is, and what a triad is.
Other Details
Supply List
No materials needed
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2020
5.0
500reviews
Star Educator
Popular
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree from Towson University
I have been an Outschool teacher since May of 2020. I love teaching on Outschool and sharing my love of music and art with the students.
I have 20+ years experience, as a music teacher. I have taught for a over a year on outschool as a piano and guitar teacher.
My teaching experience includes piano, electric keyboard, guitar, and general music classes, in both the classroom and private settings.
My brick and mortar school teaching includes being head of the music department at a private high school in Maryland.
I taught private piano and guitar lessons at a guitar shop, for 5 years, in addition to my own private students in my studio.
My bachelor's degree is in liberal arts with a concentration in music and I have graduate studies in music education, from Towson University. Reviews
Live Group Class
$30
for 3 classes1x per week, 3 weeks
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-13
3-5 learners per class
