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Music Theory Teacher Resources

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Showing 81 - 90 of 102 resources
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Resource Type
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Grade
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Chords and Improvisation
104
10th
3.0/5 Stars

Tenth graders identify and interpret how to recognize traditional harmonic progressions such as I-V-I in writing or performance. They experience improvising simple melodic patterns based on traditional harmonic progressions. By coupling chord identification and improvisation, 10th graders learn that a certain pitch has both melodic and harmonic attributes.

Syncopation and Rhythm in Igor Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring and Rap Music
207
9th - 12th
3.0/5 Stars

Students explore syncopation and rhythm. In this music patterns instructional activity, students compare the syncopation of the rhythms of classical and rap music.

VH1 Road to Fame: Harry Connick Jr. - Lesson 3
11
9th - 12th
3.0/5 Stars

Students sing a vocal improvisation on a 12-bar blues progression. After watching a video on Harry Connick Jr., students try their own scat singing on the two-measure break.

Introduction to musical reading for Drumset and Percussion.
111
2nd - 7th
3.0/5 Stars

Pupils analyze the functions of musical scores as they relate to percussion instruments. They follow an audio and video presentation as they count and follow beat patterns.

Music and Technology
46
3rd
3.0/5 Stars

Third graders explore the basics of musical notation to name notes and gain a musical vocabulary. Student constructed worksheets and technological applications provide the basis of this instructional activity.

Composing a Warm-Up
117
7th
3.0/5 Stars

Seventh graders compose a series of melodic motifs that can be used as vocal warm-ups. Using proper melodic and rhythmic notation allows students to exercise their abilities to navigate a staff and meter. This demonstrates if they are able to modify according to changing musical challenges.

The Classical Period
56
6th
3.0/5 Stars

Sixth graders are introduced to the classical period in music history. After listening to examples, they identify and describe the characteristics of music during this time period and research the main composers. Using the internet, they discover how the harpsichord evolved into the piano.

Adding Note Values
193
3rd - 8th
3.0/5 Stars

Students use the values of musical notes to complete math problems. They study the names and values of musical notes, define the word beat as it relates to music. They complete math problems using music note values.

Composing with Non-Chord Tones to Ornament a Melody
24
9th - 12th
3.0/5 Stars

Students develop melodies based on a simple chord progression. They develop the tools need to begin to compose their own music. Students explore the qualities of each NCT and identify them in a composition. They develop listening skills while listening and singing the music they compose.

Music: Jazz
60
1st - 3rd
3.0/5 Stars

Young scholars explore music theory by reading children's stories in class. In this Jazz history lesson, students read several books about Jazz and identify the famous saxophonist Charlie Parker. Young scholars collaborate in groups and participate in a music scavenger hunt.