ONLINE HIGH SCHOOL COURSE
Introduction Theory: The Minutiae of Music
This semester-long course introduces the foundational concepts of Western music theory and is designed for beginners as well as students with limited musical experience. Students learn to read and write musical notation while exploring rhythm, melody, harmony, scales, chords, musical form, and composition. Through music theory and notation software, students compose original music, practice sight-reading, and develop the skills needed to better understand music performance, composition, and production.
Course Details
- Course Type: Core: No, Elective: Yes
- Length: Semester (2 quarters)
- Available Quarters: Q3, Q4
- Prerequisite: None. This course is designed for beginners and non-musicians.
- Graduation Requirement: Yes
- Honors: No | AP: No
- Special Education Taught: No | Multilingual Support: No
- Materials: Web-based music theory and music notation software are provided online.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is covered in Introduction Theory: The Minutiae of Music?
This semester-long course introduces the foundational concepts of Western music theory and is designed for beginners as well as students with limited musical experience. Students learn to read and write musical notation while exploring rhythm, melody, harmony, scales, chords, musical form, and composition. Through music theory and notation software, students compose original music, practice sight-reading, and develop the skills needed to better understand music performance, composition, and production.
Does Introduction Theory: The Minutiae of Music have prerequisites?
Prerequisite: None. This course is designed for beginners and non-musicians.
When is Introduction Theory: The Minutiae of Music available?
This course is listed for: Q3, Q4.
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