Learning Music Theory in the 21st century

At its core, Music Theory is the study of the written manuscript. It is the understanding of the symbols that make up music scores, and the knowledge of how to effectively turn them into sounds. An knowledge of music theory assists musicians, not because it makes them play better, but because it helps them communicate

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How to best teach music theory

At its core, Music Theory is the understanding of the written manuscript. It is the knowledge of the symbols that make up music scores, and the ability to effectively translate them into sounds. An understanding of theory really helps people who play music, rather than making them play better, it helps them speak the same

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Ideas on how to write a good classroom lesson plan

Lesson plans are an indispensable tool for music teachers. They are critical to the success of one lesson, and the whole terms lessons, and the teachers life in general. There is an old saying that says something like “failing to prepare is preparing to fail” Once you have a bit of experience under your belt

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Successful Methods of Teaching Music Theory

At its core, Music Theory is the study of the written manuscript. It is the knowledge of the dots and scribbles that make up written music, and the knowledge of how to effectively translate them into music. An understanding of theory really helps musicians, rather than making them play better, it helps them speak the

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Writing a good lesson plan for a music lesson

An indispensable tool for music teachers is the lesson plan. They are very important to the success of both one lesson and the teachers career in general. There is an old saying that says something like “failing to prepare is preparing to fail” Once you have a bit of experience under your belt however, then

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How and how not to help your students with music theory

At its core, Music Theory is the study of the written manuscript. It is the knowledge of the symbols that make up written music, and the knowledge of how to effectively turn them into sounds. An knowledge of music theory really helps musicians, rather than making them play better, it assists them to speak the

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How much music theory should school students learn?

This is an issue facing most music teachers - how much do you load students up with theoretical knowledge and how much do you just let them play? Music is a practical subject. In any school learning music should be about doing. Singing, Movement, Playing and listening all play an important part. I’ve never met

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Some Effective Methods of Teaching Music Theory

At its core, Music Theory is the understanding of the written manuscript. It is the knowledge of the symbols that make up music scores, and the knowledge of how to effectively translate them into sounds. An understanding of music theory assists people who play music, rather than making them play better, it assists them to

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Planning a Music Lesson Curriculum

This is a question that every music teacher faces - how much do you load students up with theoretical knowledge and how much do you just let them play? There has never been a subject in which the practical aspect is more important than in music. Learning music should always be about doing in any

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Three ways to assist music theory Students

At its core, Music Theory is the study of the written music notes. It is the knowledge of the symbols that make up written music, and the ability to effectively translate them into sounds. An understanding of theory really helps musicians, not because it makes them play better, but because it helps them communicate better

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