The Voice College/An Introduction to Music Theory for Singers

  • £27

An Introduction to Music Theory for Singers

  • Course
  • 37 Lessons

Designed to help singers & teachers tackle music theory from the ground up, as it applies to the singer. This course will give you a solid foundation, a great start & top tips, enabling you to understand sheet music with confidence.

Contents

Welcome to Your Course!

A Message from Your Instructor
Copyright Notice

The Basics

How to Approach a Piece of Music
Read Like a Book
Reading Music - Video
Stave (or Staff)
Clefs
Key Signatures
Time Signatures
Tempo Marking
Bar Lines
Notes and Rests
Summary: The Basics
Quiz - The Basics

Rhythm and Pitch

Reading Pitch
Accidentals
Note Lengths
Rest Lengths
Notes with Tails
Learning Rhythm

Song Structure

Repeat Bars
1st and 2nd Time Bars
D.C. / D.S. / CODA

Finding Your Harmony Line

Choral Work
Musical Theatre

More Advanced

Tied Notes
Dotted Notes
Dynamic and Tempo Changes
Phrasing Marks
Symbols
Musical Terminology

Following the Accompaniment

Tips and Tricks

Sheet Music

Preparing Sheet Music
Working Without Sheet Music

Future Learning

Where to Now?
Download - Music Lingo
A Final Word