SVL AP Music Theory Syllabus/Online Course Plan

Knowledge:Notation of pitch-the staff rhythmic notationMeter signaturesSimple versus compound metersDynamic markingsSkills:Extremely fluent recognition of note names in treble and bass clefSight reading rhythmsAurally recognizing errors in rhythmic notationNotating manuscript appropriately according to set guidelinesAssignments/Assessments:Students will review this knowledge or acquire greater fluency with this knowledge by using an online resourcewith built-in theory and aural skill trainers.UNIT 1: SCALES, TONALITY, KEYS, MODESKnowledge:Major and minor scalesTonalityKeySkills:Reading and writing major and minor scalesReading and writing key signaturesAural recognition of major and minor scalesSight singing major and minor scalesAssignments/Assessments:Written assignments will give students practice in recognizing and writing key signatures and scales.Students will participate in an ongoing virtual discussion via a bulletin board on the properties and extendeduses of the Circle of Fifths.Ear training begins with melodic dictation assignments.UNIT 2: INTERVALS AND TRANSPOSITIONKnowledge:Perfect, major, and minor intervalsAugmented and diminished intervalsTranspositionMethods of transpositionSkills:Writing intervals with fluencyHearing intervals with fluencySight singing intervalsWriting transpositionsAssignments/Assessments:Both written and aural exercises will drill students in their ability to hear and write all intervals.Ear training continues with interval drills and with sight singing quizzes via telephone.UNIT 3: CHORDS