Music Theory I and II

Leah Walton2024-10-17T20:08:00-04:00

Welcome to Our Music Theory I and II Homeschool Curriculum

Does the thought of learning music theory seem daunting? Our Music Theory I and II homeschool curriculum strives to prove that music theory can not only be enjoyable, but also inspirational. Whether the student has been playing an instrument for many years or has never played, Music Theory I and II teaches the skills needed to appreciate and understand the basic concepts behind the composition of music. Together, both sections of Music Theory I and II cover thirty-two weeks and are presented in a text-based format for students of all ages.

Getting Started with Our Music Theory I and II Homeschool Curriculum

Whether a student has been playing an instrument for years or has never played at all, the Music Theory I and II homeschool curriculum provides the foundation for students of all ages to understand the basic concepts behind the composition of music.

Music Theory I

Music Theory I lessons give written instruction and activities for elementary and secondary level homeschool students focused on notes, tempo, rests, dynamics, and more. The student progresses through many of the basics necessary to be able to read and interpret music, with suggested examples to listen to in order to understand what is being taught. These music theory homeschool lessons should be completed in order, as they build upon sequential concepts.

Music Theory II

Music Theory II homeschool lessons continue the instruction which began in Music Theory I to help students extend their understanding of reading notes and the notations that give specific meaning to those notes. The homeschool music student progresses to melodic and harmonic intervals, meters, time signatures, key signatures, and more. These music theory lessons should be followed in order, as they build upon sequential concepts, and should follow Music Theory I.

Overview

32 weeks, 2 days a week
Includes text-based lessons
Grades: Kindergarten–12

Supplies Needed

Corresponding lessons on SchoolhouseTeachers.com; notebook

What to Do

Go to Class Lessons and download the lesson plan and the first lesson. Start with the Day 1 reading assignment. Follow the instructions each day on the lesson plan and check them off when completed.

Course Sample for Our Music Theory I and II Homeschool Curriculum

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Week Three: Dynamics

Dynamics is the fancy term to describe how loud or soft music is played. Musical terms are in Italian, so sometimes it is difficult to remember the words. However, here are some dynamic terms:

Music can gradually become louder or gradually become softer. There are dynamic signs to show these changes as well:

Transcript Information for Our Music Theory I and II Homeschool Curriculum

Upon successful completion of all 32 Music Theory I and II homeschool lessons, a student may earn 0.5 academic credit in high school music theory.

Music Theory I: Upon successful completion of all 16 Music Theory I lessons, a student may earn 0.25 academic credit in high school music theory.

Music Theory II: Upon successful completion of all 16 Music Theory II lessons, a student may earn 0.25 academic credit in high school music theory.

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Course Outline for Our Music Theory I and II Homeschool Curriculum

Thirty-two Music Theory I and II homeschool lessons include text-based instruction with suggested listening assignments and additional activities for primary and secondary level homeschool students.

Music Theory I

Week 1: Music is Everywhere
Week 2: Musical Alphabet
Week 3: Dynamics
Week 4: Tempo
Week 5: Notes and Duration
Week 6: Rests and Duration
Week 7: Patterns with Notes and Rests
Week 8: More Patterns with Notes and Rests
Week 9: The Music Staff
Week 10: Measures and Endings
Week 11: Treble Clef and the Treble Staff
Week 12: Bass Clef and the Bass Staff
Week 13: Meter and Time Signatures
Week 14: Legato and Staccato
Week 15: Slurs and Ties
Week 16: Accidentals

Music Theory II

Week 1: Elements of Music
Week 2: More Articulation Markings
Week 3: More Tempo Markings
Week 4: More Duration of Notes and Rests
Week 5: More Ties and Dotted Notes
Week 6: Half Steps and Whole Steps
Week 7: More Accidentals
Week 8: Ledger Lines
Week 9: The Major Scale
Week 10: More Song Endings
Week 11: Intervals in Music
Week 12: More Intervals in Music
Week 13: Melodic and Harmonic Intervals
Week 14: More Meters and Time Signatures
Week 15: The Circle of 5ths
Week 16: Key Signatures

More About Our Music Theory I and II Homeschool Curriculum

Michelle Martin introduces students of all ages to Music Theory I and II homeschool lessons. Whether the student has been playing an instrument for many years or has never played, this Music Theory I and II homeschool curriculum teaches the skills needed to appreciate and understand the basic concepts behind the composition of music. Mrs. Martin’s goal with this music theory homeschool curriculum is to not only teach students the basics of music theory, but to introduce a variety of classical music pieces which illustrate the weekly concepts.

As a lifelong musician and twenty-year private piano and voice teacher, Mrs. Martin knows the process of learning music theory can be rather daunting. However, she hopes to prove that music theory can not only be enjoyable but inspirational. She believes understanding how to apply each concept is key in the learning process; therefore, each weekly music theory homeschool lesson is accompanied by activities to further the student’s knowledge.

Her hope is that these courses may inspire students to begin playing an instrument, learn a different instrument, or simply discover a love for music they never knew existed. Her love of music is contagious, and she welcomes feedback at mmartin3275@gmail.com.

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Music Theory I and II

Length: 32 weeks
Content type: Text based
Grades: K–12

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2. Click “View Lesson Plan” and organize as desired (on computer desktop or in a printed format).

3. Gather necessary resources as listed in the lesson plan.

4. Click “Go to Class Lessons” and get started.

5. Enjoy the course!

6. Utilize Applecore or your own record keeping system throughout the course.

7. Print a certificate of completion.

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Welcome to Our Music Theory I and II Homeschool Curriculum

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Michelle Martin

1. Bookmark the course for easy access during instruction.

2. Click “View Lesson Plan” and organize as desired (on computer desktop or in a printed format).

3. Gather necessary resources as listed in the lesson plan.

4. Click “Go to Class Lessons” and get started.

5. Enjoy the course!

6. Utilize Applecore or your own record keeping system throughout the course.

7. Print a certificate of completion.

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