15 August 2010
Intervals
18/08/10 12:32
We discussed a couple of things as related to intervals and scales.....
Remember that there are two distinct types of intervals, the first is GENERIC... the other one is SPECIFIC.
For example the note “C” to the note “G” is generically a 5th.... Specifically, it’s a Perfect 5th.
For the Generic intervals of “Unison”, “Fourth”, “Fifth”, and “Octave” they may either be listed as Perfect, Augmented, or Diminished.
All other intervals, “2nd”, “3rd”, “6th”, and “7th” may be specifically described as Major, minor, Augmented, or diminished.
M = Major
m = minor
+ = Augmented
o = diminished
The homework assignment (due Friday) is below. There are only three pages of actual exercises, but there five pages worth of explanation. Have fun and come tomorrow ready to discuss and ask questions related to this topic.
AP Theory HW 8-18-10
Remember that there are two distinct types of intervals, the first is GENERIC... the other one is SPECIFIC.
For example the note “C” to the note “G” is generically a 5th.... Specifically, it’s a Perfect 5th.
For the Generic intervals of “Unison”, “Fourth”, “Fifth”, and “Octave” they may either be listed as Perfect, Augmented, or Diminished.
All other intervals, “2nd”, “3rd”, “6th”, and “7th” may be specifically described as Major, minor, Augmented, or diminished.
M = Major
m = minor
+ = Augmented
o = diminished
The homework assignment (due Friday) is below. There are only three pages of actual exercises, but there five pages worth of explanation. Have fun and come tomorrow ready to discuss and ask questions related to this topic.
AP Theory HW 8-18-10
The first intervals and Major Scales
17/08/10 12:45
Today during the second day of class we discussed a few basic intervals as well as the major scale... There were also a few properties of scales that you will need to know.
The scale properties are:
1. Every scale uses all 7 letters of the musical alphabet.
2. Every scale starts and ends on the same letter name
3. The intervals that make up the scales, when added up, always equal 12 (for example, the interval relationship between the notes of a major scale are 2 2 1 2 2 2 1..... added up equal 12)
The intervals that we discussed are:
- The half step (minor second)
- Whole step (Major second)
- The minor third (3 half steps)
The half step is the smallest unit of measurement in common practice, western notation. Every interval that we discuss will use the half step as its unit of measurement. For example, the 2212221 would indicate 2 half steps + 2 half steps + 1 half step, etc....
For a visual representation, use a piano keyboard. The next closest note to whatever one you’re currently on is a half step. If you do not know how to find notes on a piano keyboard please go to the keyboard trainer on music theory.net
The homework for this evening combines the two skills (small intervals + scales)
Please complete the following workbook pages and bring with you to class tomorrow.
AP Theory HW 8-17-10
The scale properties are:
1. Every scale uses all 7 letters of the musical alphabet.
2. Every scale starts and ends on the same letter name
3. The intervals that make up the scales, when added up, always equal 12 (for example, the interval relationship between the notes of a major scale are 2 2 1 2 2 2 1..... added up equal 12)
The intervals that we discussed are:
- The half step (minor second)
- Whole step (Major second)
- The minor third (3 half steps)
The half step is the smallest unit of measurement in common practice, western notation. Every interval that we discuss will use the half step as its unit of measurement. For example, the 2212221 would indicate 2 half steps + 2 half steps + 1 half step, etc....
For a visual representation, use a piano keyboard. The next closest note to whatever one you’re currently on is a half step. If you do not know how to find notes on a piano keyboard please go to the keyboard trainer on music theory.net
The homework for this evening combines the two skills (small intervals + scales)
Please complete the following workbook pages and bring with you to class tomorrow.
AP Theory HW 8-17-10
First Day!!!
16/08/10 12:36
Hey everyone, I’m so glad that so many of you have decided to study music theory! It’s definitely an intense journey, but I know that you’ll find it well worth it in the end.
Just to sum up some of the things that we discussed in class today....
- Please read your syllabus for general information regarding the course
- You can find staff paper at a music store such as Sam Ash (corner of Dale Mabry and Fletcher in Tampa) or online at www.musictheory.net
- The homework for this week will be posted to this site.
Here’s the homework for tonight... Please feel free to send me an email if you are having problems completing this.
AP Theory hw 8-16-10
Just to sum up some of the things that we discussed in class today....
- Please read your syllabus for general information regarding the course
- You can find staff paper at a music store such as Sam Ash (corner of Dale Mabry and Fletcher in Tampa) or online at www.musictheory.net
- The homework for this week will be posted to this site.
Here’s the homework for tonight... Please feel free to send me an email if you are having problems completing this.
AP Theory hw 8-16-10