Welcome to Music Theory with Lynette Westendorf!
Music Theory Class consists of short video lessons released each Monday, with a coordinating assignment, and “Office Hours” each Thursday from 11 -12 when Lynette is available to answer any questions about class via zoom. She has also generously agreed to answer any questions via email:
Lynette@lwmusic.com
Lynette suggests that you follow classes in order and complete the accompanying assignments, as practice and mastery of the basic concepts is fundamental to moving forward. You can join class anytime and catch yourself up as videos and assignments will always be available here on our website once they are released.
You can register for Music Theory Class here to receive reminders and updates. Registration is free, donations are welcome!
Music Theory Class One
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1) LINES AND SPACES—introduction to music reading from the very beginning, including lines and spaces, staff/staves, G clef, F clef, ledger lines, the musical alphabet and the symmetry of C notes.
Music Theory Class Two
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2) CAN YOU COUNT TO FOUR?—basic rhythm, with note values, simple time signatures, bar lines, counting vs. thinking about counting, rhythmic stress, duration.
Music Theory Class Three
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3) PITCH—instrument ranges, simple intervals (half step, whole step), sharps/flats/naturals, melody, harmony, phrasing.
Music Theory Class Four
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4) INTERVALS—numbered intervals (unison, seconds, thirds, fourths, fifths, sixths, sevenths, octaves.
Music Theory Class Five
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5) Scales: Pattern of notes, major pattern, C,D, Key Signature, Relative minor (adjusted from original schedule)
Music Theory Class Six
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6) Diminished and augmented intervals
Music Theory Class Seven
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7) A CHORD is a group of three or more notes, usually played simultaneously, and almost always defined by its
relationship to a musical key. A TRIAD is a three-note chord. In our system of TERTIAN HARMONY (built
in 3rds)
Music Theory Class Eight
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8) MORE RHYTHM CONCEPTS: sixteenth notes, tuplets, dotted rhythms
Music Theory Class Nine
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Music Theory Class Ten (and Eleven)
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