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 ability to effectively turn them into sounds. An knowledge of music theory really helps people who play music, rather than making them play better, it helps them communicate better
Challenges facing music teachers - getting the mix right of music theory and practical. 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? Music is a practical subject. In any school learning music should be
At its core, Music Theory is the study of the written manuscript. It is the knowledge of the symbols that make up music scores, and the ability to effectively translate them into music. An knowledge of theory assists people who play music, not because it makes them play better, but because it helps them communicate
At its core, Music Theory is the study of the written music notes. It is the understanding of the dots and scribbles 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
This video is a Suzuki teacher using flashcards to actively involve her students in remembering musical terms they have played in their pieces. I was just looking through youtube for music theory videos and I stumbled across this teacher who was actively involving her students in remembering musical terms they have played in their pieces.
What is the best rhyme for teaching the order of sharps and flats? Do you even use a rhyme? Currently at The Fun Music Company, we are really busy finishing and editing our next “Printable Music Theory Book” and this question came up so I just wanted to ask for your opinion on how to
Today I’d like your opinion on an important question - should we be putting our students through music theory exams? This article examines the pros and cons of theory exams for music students and describes two different experiences with it.
How does a student learn something, so that it becomes knowledge for life? We’ve been busily engaged this month putting the finishing stages to the Fun Music Company latest publication called “Printable Music Theory Books” which will be launched on Monday, 1st June. Leading up to the launch we are really interested in your opinion