Music Theory With Dr. Amy: Semester 4
In this 8-week class, students will expand their knowledge of music theory through games, listening activities, discussion, and writing their own music to work on harmonic analysis and learn about rules of part-writing and modulations.
Dr. Amy Bliss
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(58)
What's included
8 live meetings
7 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Optional homework will be offered as needed to support better understanding of concepts.Class Experience
Advanced Level
In this class, students will dive deeper into music theory to learn more about how music works and make more sophisticated musical compositions. This course is structured to expand past "Music Theory With Dr. Bliss: Semester 3" for learners to learn about the harmonic sequence and common modulation techniques. Students taking this course should have taken "Music Theory With Dr. Amy: Semester 3" or go to the course listing to make sure they are familiar with the concepts covered in that class. If you have any questions about which semester is right, please reach out and I'll answer any questions. This class is structured in a flexible discussion style with visual examples and ample time for questions. We spend time discussing the new material, reviewing previously covered material, and spend any extra time answering questions or practicing our dictation (writing down what we hear) on melodies, intervals, and rhythm. Each week, I analyze how well the students seem to be absorbing the material and adjust next week's lesson accordingly to make sure that students can have enough time to grasp the material.
Syllabus
8 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
Review
In this lesson, we will review cadences and the rules of part-writing while spending some time on melodic, interval, and rhythmic dictation practice. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Major Harmonic Sequence: Introduction, iii, and vi
In this lesson, we'll start learning about the harmonic sequence and study how to interact with the iii and vi chords in context. Extra time will be spent working on melodic, interval, and rhythmic practice and chordal analysis. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Major Harmonic Sequence: IV and ii
In this lesson, we'll start learning about the harmonic sequence and study how to interact with the IV and ii chords in context. Extra time will be spent working on melodic, interval, and rhythmic practice and chordal analysis. 55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Major Harmonic Sequence: vii0 and V/V7
In this lesson, we'll review the harmonic sequence and study how to interact with the diminished vii, V, and V7 chords in context. Extra time will be spent working on melodic, interval, and rhythmic practice and chordal analysis. 55 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
Students should have taken my Music Theory 1-3 courses or a high school-level music theory class to jump in at this level. If you have any questions, just message me and we can discuss which level class would be best.
Supply List
Music staff paper Pencil Any printouts I post to the classroom for future reference.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2021
5.0
58reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Ohio Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
I have bachelor's degrees in music education and performance.
I have a master's degree in performance with a minor in music education.
I have a doctorate in music performance with additional work in music education. I've taught music to preschool through college level and have taught several music theory courses through upper undergraduate level.
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Live Group Class
$22
weekly or $175 for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
55 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
2-12 learners per class
