Music 10
If you are planning to take Music 112, I strongly encourage you to take part in some of these activities, especially the Music Theory.
Creating, Making, and Presenting
You can use technology to help you create your own original music.
1. Create music using GarageBand. This is a free app on Apple devices.
2. Create music using BandLab. This is a free online music creation tool. You can join the class I have created by clicking here.
3. Create music any number of free apps you can find on your device.
You can also create your own music without using technology.
1. Write a song using a traditional instrument.
2. If you don't have access to an instrument, create rhythms and/or melodies using things you find around the house. Make sure to ask permission before using something that doesn't belong to you.
In either case, I challenge to write down your music using either traditional notation (staff, rhythms, and notes) or non-traditional notation (stuff you make up to communicate your thoughts).
If you have an instrument at home that you don't know how to play, now is a good time to learn! There are many great YouTube videos to help you get started. If you already know how to play, PRACTICE!!! Learn a new song. Teach someone in your home how to play it.
1. Create music using GarageBand. This is a free app on Apple devices.
2. Create music using BandLab. This is a free online music creation tool. You can join the class I have created by clicking here.
3. Create music any number of free apps you can find on your device.
You can also create your own music without using technology.
1. Write a song using a traditional instrument.
2. If you don't have access to an instrument, create rhythms and/or melodies using things you find around the house. Make sure to ask permission before using something that doesn't belong to you.
In either case, I challenge to write down your music using either traditional notation (staff, rhythms, and notes) or non-traditional notation (stuff you make up to communicate your thoughts).
If you have an instrument at home that you don't know how to play, now is a good time to learn! There are many great YouTube videos to help you get started. If you already know how to play, PRACTICE!!! Learn a new song. Teach someone in your home how to play it.
Music Theory
I am including links to specific lessons and exercises on MusicTheory.net You can do each challenge as many times as you want.
Lesson - The Staff, Clefs, and Ledger Lines
Practice:
Lesson - The Staff, Clefs, and Ledger Lines
Practice:
Half Steps and Whole Steps
A half step is the shortest distance between two notes. It is also called a minor 2nd (m2).
A whole step is made up of 2 half steps. It is also called a major 2nd (M2).
Practice:
A half step is the shortest distance between two notes. It is also called a minor 2nd (m2).
A whole step is made up of 2 half steps. It is also called a major 2nd (M2).
Practice:
Major Scales
The name of a scale comes from the root note (the first note of the scale). A scale is made up of half steps and whole steps that follow a set pattern.
This is the major scale pattern:
R -- 2 -- 3 -- 4 -- 5 -- 6 -- 7 -- R
W W H W W W H
In the following exercises, you will need to at the accidentals to the scale based on the pattern of half and whole steps and starting with the root note.
Practice:
The name of a scale comes from the root note (the first note of the scale). A scale is made up of half steps and whole steps that follow a set pattern.
This is the major scale pattern:
R -- 2 -- 3 -- 4 -- 5 -- 6 -- 7 -- R
W W H W W W H
In the following exercises, you will need to at the accidentals to the scale based on the pattern of half and whole steps and starting with the root note.
Practice: