Teoría musical con la Dra. Amy: semestre 2

In this class, students will go beyond the basics of music theory to learn more about how music works and begin to write their own chords with a melody. This course is structured to the expand past "Music Theory With Dr. Bliss: Semester 1" for learners to understand the basics of augmented and diminished chords, inversions of triads and seventh chords, lead sheet symbols and how they relate to classical theory symbols, and creating their own musical composition over the class term.

Students taking this course should have taken "Music Theory With Dr. Amy: Semester 1" 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.

Week One: Review
We will make sure all students are comfortable with the concepts covered in Music Theory With Dr. Amy: Semester 1. We will talk about the circle of fifths, intervals, and building a major and minor chord.
I will supply students with any worksheets needed from Music Theory With Dr. Amy: Semester 1 that they may need for review.

Week Two: Augmented/Diminished Chords
We will do any more needed review and discuss augmented and diminished chords. Any extra class time from this class to the end of the term will be used to advise students on their musical compositions.
Optional worksheet provided to work on augmented and diminished chords

Week Three: Inversions of Triads
We will look at inversions of major, minor, augmented, and diminished chords and discuss how to label them. 
Optional worksheet provided to work on inversions

Week Four: Rhythm Day
We will look at common rhythm patterns and work on successfully incorporating rhythms into our compositions

Week Five: Kinds of Seventh Chords
We will look at seventh chords and learn about how they can be used in music
Optional worksheet provided to work on seventh chords

Week Six: Seventh Chord Inversions
We will review seventh chords and look at seventh chord inversions
Optional worksheet provided to work on seventh chords and seventh chord inversions

Week Seven: A Look at Lead Sheet Symbols
We will look at lead sheet symbols and how they transfer to classical music theory symbols 
An in-class worksheet to keep track of notes will be provided.

Week Eight: Review Games and Composition performances!
I'll take requests of topics students want to learn more about and we'll have an opportunity to review any past topics to ensure understanding. We'll also have an opportunity for students to perform any compositions they've been working on during the term.