Happy to share anonymously Becca is an inspirational music teacher -- always enthusiastic and patient. She's great with children. My daughter loves her classes. We've also noticed that her classes with Becca are helping her at school too (i.e. it's helped her reading).
Music FUNdamentals
Music Literacy and aural training for ages 7-11 with a fun and comprehensive syllabus full of movement, puzzles, games, and memorable characters!
A weekly complement to individual instrumental tuition that focuses on music theory and writing, this action packed class covers material up to ABRSM Grade 5 Theory with colourful Dr. Mozart workbooks, vocal and instrumental ensemble play, plus weekly movement and listening games that nurture aural skills, sight reading and ensemble development.
SUPER FUN! ....but very advanced
A weekly complement to individual instrumental tuition that focuses on music theory and writing, this action packed class covers material up to ABRSM Grade 5 Theory with colourful Dr. Mozart workbooks, vocal and instrumental ensemble play, plus weekly movement and listening games that nurture aural skills, sight reading and ensemble development.
SUPER FUN! ....but very advanced
What to expect in class...
- Pre-class workbook check...with stickers of course!
- In class workbook time...with close tutor guidance
- Sight singing & aurals..."Do Re Mi...LaLaLa"
- Games - including instrument play...everyone loves a boomwhacker!
Details...
- Workbooks: Doctor Mozart Music Theory
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Class Times via Zoom
- Advanced Group: Saturday 1:30-2:10pm
- Beginner Group: Saturday 2:30 - 3:10pm
What We Learn
Key Signatures & Scales
- Major
- Natural, Harmonic, & Melodic Minor
- Up to 5 sharps & 4 flats
Chords / Harmony
- Primary Triads in Major & Minor Keys
- Cadences
- Triad Inversions
- Broken Chords
Rhythm
- Simple & Compound Time Signatures
- Semibreve, minim, crochet, quaver, semiquaver notes and rests
- Dotted Notes & Rests
- Triplets
Transposition
- Between Treble & Bass Clefs
- Up & Down by Octave
Terms & Symbols
- Dynamics
- Expression
- Tempo
- Articulation
Sight-Singing
- Kodaly & Takadimi Techniques
- in Simple & Compound Time
- including dotted rhythms, triplets, & semiquavers
- using Major, Natural Minor, Harmonic Minor, Melodic Minor Scales
- with Diatonic Intervals up to and including an octave
