Introduction+to+Music+Theory

Music Theory is the "language" we use to "speak" in choir class. The faster you master it individually, the quicker the entire class can move along! Both Junior High AND High School students should go through both the lessons. Click on the links; use them to reinforce what we are learning in class.


 * BOTH** groups begin with these lessons, found at musictheory.net:

Staff, Clefs, and Ledger Lines Use the arrows in the bottom right hand corner to activate the animation.

Note Duration Use the arrows in the bottom right hand corner to activate the animation.

Measures and Time Signature Use the arrows in the bottom right hand corner to activate the animation.

Rest Duration Use the arrows in the bottom right hand corner to activate the animation.

Dots and Ties Use the arrows in the bottom right hand corner to activate the animation.

Steps and Accidentals Use the arrows in the bottom right hand corner to activate the animation. Don't worry about the double sharp and double flats. :-)


 * HIGH SCHOOL** students should continue through the following lessons; motivated junior high students can try them too if you choose:

Simple and Compound Meter Use the arrows in the bottom right hand corner to activate the animation. This lesson can be a little confusing; don't despair!

Constructing a Major Scale Use the arrows in the bottom right hand corner to activate the animation. Learn the formula for writing a major scale.