艾米博士的音樂理論：第三學期

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 the expand past "Music Theory With Dr. Bliss: Semester 2" for learners to learn about diatonic triads in major and minor scales, diatonic 7th chords in major and minor, principles of voice leading, closed and open chord structure and voicing, and parallel fifths and octaves in part-writing.

Students taking this course should have taken "Music Theory With Dr. Amy: Semester 2" 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 major, minor, augmented and diminished chords, chord inversions of triads and seventh chords, and discuss lead sheet symbols versus classical music theory symbols.
I will supply students with any worksheets needed from Music Theory With Dr. Amy: Semester 2 that they may need for review.

Week Two: Diatonic Triads in a Major Scale
We will do any more needed review and introduce the diatonic chords of the major scale and begin to discuss primary chords how they function within the major tonality. Any extra time in class from this point on will be spent working on melodic and rhythmic dictation, interval games, and student compositions in a masterclass style to practice new concepts. 

Week Three: Diatonic Triads in a Minor Scale
We will look at diatonic triads in a minor scale and begin to discuss primary chords how they function within the major tonality.
worksheet provided to analyze a work in a minor key

Week Four: Basics of Cadences
We will look at and practice identifying half cadences, authentic cadences, perfect authentic cadences, and plagal cadences.
worksheet provided to analyze cadences

Week Five: Introduction to the Principles of Voice Leading
We will look at the first few principles of voice leading and practice catching broken rules in examples.
voice-leading worksheet provided

Week six: Continuation of the Principles of Voice Leading
We will review the first few principles of voice leading and expand to the final rules. Once we know the rules, we'll discuss how to break them successfully for more interesting compositions.
voice-leading worksheet provided

Week Seven: Voicing Closed Vs. Open Structure Chords
We will review all of the principles of voice leading, discuss open and closed structure chords, and how to use each in part-writing.
open and closed chord structure worksheet 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.