a.) Modern Music Theory

Syllabus

  • Chord theory
  • Ear training
    • Diatonic hearing
    • Melodic dictation
    • Recognition and identification of triads and tetrachords
    • Simple cadences
    • Rhythmic dictation in eighths
    • Intervals (hearing, recognition, transcription)
  • Song analysis (verse, chorus, bridge)
  • Recognition of different grooves

Course objectives

  • Improvement of the relative pitch
  • Transcription of music (solos, harmonies, bass lines)
  • Writing of original lead sheets
  • Improved interplay within bands or ensembles

Instructor: Philipp Rehm
Duration: 10 x 60 min
Start: on request
Wann: on request
Where: TonArte, Hafenstrasse 49
Course size: 3 – 8 participants
Price per capita: 99 Euros
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b.) Traditional Music Theory

Program

  • General music theory
  • from the basics to your college application
  • ear training
  • Melody and form analysis, from monophony to quadrophonic sets
  • Note values, rhythmics, meters, and rhythmic units
  • Music history and interpretations throughout the ages

Course objectives

  • Acquisition of musical notation and all means of musical expression
  • Music theory as a means to improved instrumental performance and singing
  • Field trips (e.g. to concerts, instrument builders, museums or the like)
  • Final exams and diploma

Duration: weekly, 60 min
When: on request
Where: TonArte
Course size: 4 -10 participants
Monthly fee: 39 Euros per capita
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