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Music Theory With Music Mind Games

Completed by 16 learners

Ages 5-9

Live Group Class

Learn music theory through games, using tactile and inviting materials.

Stella

Average rating:

5.0

Number of reviews:

(103 reviews)

Live video meetings

1x per week

3-6 learners per class

40 min

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What's included

1 live meeting

40 mins in-class hours per week

Class Experience

Music Mind Games is a full music literacy programme using games to teach concepts in nine areas of music theory. The concepts covered range from simple rhythm and pitch through to scales, key signatures and music symbols.

Students will need a Puppy Packet (approx. $95) which contains the materials that are used in class. For a demonstration of materials, please sign up for my introductory class where we play a few short games and I will show you how we use some of the materials. https://outschool.com/classes/music-theory-introduction-to-music-mind-games-HVAZ7Gml#usAqiMytAP

This class is ideal for students learning any instrument. Students may also take this class if they do not learn an instrument but are interested in learning how to read music.

Music Mind Games has been developed by Suzuki piano teacher Michiko Yurko over 45 years. Many students have successfully learned music theory using these fun games.

This ongoing course uses repetition of concepts and games so that students can develop a deep understanding of music theory. The materials used are designed to be bright and tactile to hold the attention of learners. The wide variety of materials lend themselves well to a variety of learning styles and students are empowered to learn rather than to be taught.

The ongoing sessions are designed to facilitate peer learning. As students become more confident with the materials they are encouraged to demonstrate concepts to newer learners in the class. This allows more experienced students to feel a sense of progress and accomplishment, while newer students in class learn quickly while working cooperatively. 

Outline Class Schedule:
Week of July 11th Musical Alphabet and Reading Rhythms
Week of July 18th Staff & Pitch and Daily Do
Week of July 25th Tempos and The Musical Alphabet
Week of August 1st Reading Rhythms and Tempos

Week of August 8th Daily Do and Rhythm and Note Lengths
Week of August 15th Musical Alphabet and Staff and Pitch
Week of August 22nd Musical Alphabet and Reading Rhythms
Week of August 29th Staff & Pitch and Daily Do

Week of September 5th Tempos and The Musical Alphabet
Week of September 12th Reading Rhythms and Tempos
Week of September 19th Daily Do and Rhythm and Note Lengths
Week of September 26th Musical Alphabet and Staff and Pitch

Learning Goals

Students will learn the following areas of music theory:
1. Dictation & sight singing
2. The musical alphabet & intervals
3. Reading rhythms
4. Rhythm & note lengths
5. Staff & pitch
6. Tempos
7. Musical symbols
8. Scales & key signatures
9. Triads & chords

Other Details

Supply List

Ideally you will need floor space to play the games.  If this is not possible then you can work at a desk or table.  It is essential that students have a Puppy Packet approx $95.  It is not possible to get the full experience of this course without purchasing materials.  
Puppy Packets can be purchased directly from the Music Mind Games website https://www.musicmindgames.com/store/sets/puppy-packet-0
Puppy Packets can also be purchased from dealers around the US and internationally https://www.musicmindgames.com/page/dealer-regions-and-countries#overlay-context=page/netherlands
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you are having difficulties finding a retailer.

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Stella

Joined January, 2021

5.0

103reviews

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Teacher expertise and credentials

I attended workshops with Michiko Yurko in London to learn how to present materials to learners and certified in Music Mind Games Unit 1 in 2013. In 2014 I did a review workshop of Unit 1 and certified in Unit 2.
I have used Music Mind Games as the primary method of teaching music reading with all my private recorder tuition students. I have led weekly in-person Music Mind Games sessions since 2013 teaching students from 2-15 years in a variety of group settings. My theory students learn many different instruments and the Music Mind Games method has been very successful for fast progress in a relaxed environment.