Advanced Music Theory: Scales and Tonality
Master major and minor scales, tonal systems, and sight-reading through an innovative approach to music theory and solfege.
Master major and minor scales, tonal systems, and sight-reading through an innovative approach to music theory and solfege.
This comprehensive music theory course, the second in the Solfege at your fingertips series, focuses on understanding tonality and scale systems. Students learn about major and minor scales, key signatures, and practical sight-reading skills through animated videos and interactive exercises. The course combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, featuring guided dictation exercises and solfege practice prepared by experienced instructors. Designed for both aspiring music students and enthusiasts, it provides essential skills for reading and understanding musical scores.
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What you'll learn
Master the major scale system including tones, semitones, and key signatures
Understand minor scale modes and their relationship to major scales
Develop sight-reading skills through structured solfege practice
Gain proficiency in musical dictation and ear training
Apply theoretical knowledge to practical music making
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
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Graded assignments, exams
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There are 4 modules in this course
This course provides a dynamic approach to understanding music theory and its practical applications. The curriculum covers essential concepts including major and minor scales, key signatures, and tonal relationships. Students develop practical skills through sight-reading exercises and musical dictation practice. The course uses innovative teaching methods, combining theoretical concepts with hands-on musical exercises to ensure comprehensive understanding. Special emphasis is placed on preparing students for college-level music studies through systematic development of ear training and music reading skills.
The major scale
Module 1
Preparation for Dictation and Major Solfege
Module 2
The minor
Module 3
Dictation and minor solfege preparation
Module 4
Fee Structure
Instructor
8 Courses
Distinguished Music Educator and Digital Learning Pioneer
Matthieu Van Vliet serves as Music Professor at Cégep Marie-Victorin's Music Department, where he has led the development of the innovative MOOC series "Solfege at your fingertips." This comprehensive series aims to demystify music theory through dynamic teaching methods that connect theoretical concepts with practical applications. The four-part course covers fundamental topics from pitch and intervals to tonality, chord construction, and rhythm. His innovative approach focuses on making music theory accessible by linking theoretical concepts directly to their sonic representations. As lead designer of this educational initiative, developed in collaboration with the Université de Montréal's Faculty of Music, he has created an engaging curriculum that serves both aspiring music students and amateur musicians. His work bridges the gap between traditional music education and modern digital learning, particularly helping students prepare for college and university music programs.
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