My course in music theory combined with ear-training is designed for any instrumentalist or singer. Only this combination brings a musician to a good performance, that is, to meaningful playing.  Meaningful playing evolves out of an understanding of all musical elements that make up a piece. A musician needs to develop logical thinking about music.  This helps with memorizing, improvising and sight reading.

The course is based on a fully developed method of teaching ear training and music theory. Every element is taught step by step and through a system of different exercises that involve playing, singing and writing music.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Scales – all types, including pentatonic and medieval modes

Circle of fifth; enharmonic keys

Intervals – all types, including augmented and diminished

Chords – triads (all types with inversions), seventh chords (all types with inversions)

Diatonic and chromatic sequence in composition

Modulation – first degree and second degree; analysis of text

Beat, Meter, Rhythm  – division and subdivision; artificial division and syncopation