This video is for those studying grade 4, or equivalent, ABRSM (associated board) music theory exams. It covers how to calculate the name and number of intervals which use key signatures of up to 5 sharps or flats. There is a also a small section on the use of double-flats, double-sharps and their enharmonics. Grade 4 music theory can be complicated so it is advised that viewers watch Part 2 of this series of videos first to ensure that they are familiar with the concepts discussed in part 3.
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Like learning anything new, learning to read the musical alphabet is much the same. With the will to learn, the patience to try and the determination to follow through, learning to read music is not that difficult. Of course, not everyone learns the same or wants to learn, which may make it seem that learning to read music is hard to do.
Some easily pick up how to read music on their own by way of theory books, instructional websites, learning manuals, or one of the many other self guided learning courses offered these days. The good old fashion piano teacher has to be the best choice though, especially for students requiring more structure and face to face instruction than a self taught program may offer. Most piano teaches are registered with the Royal Conservatory of Music and teach techniques and theory registered with the Conservatory. If you are planning a career involving your musical training, a teacher of this sort will be most beneficial to you. The best and easiest choice for which type of musical learning will work best for you depends wholly on your individual preference.
One of the best tricks to help children (and the big kids at heart) find it easier learning to read music is to find rhymes or easily remembered sentences to match the notes, scales or sets on each the bass and treble staffs to use as memory tricks. Once the basics of this new language are understood the student then moves on to the more complicated theory of it all. The notes and theory soon start to make more sense as the two seem so correlated. To be able to sit looking over, what to some might seem as six sheets of scrambled scribbles, and hear a symphony roar in your mind with not a sound in the air, is a magical experience. Once you learn to unscramble the scribbles, notes of different lengths, slurs, rests, fortes and codas unravel themselves to create a beautiful piece of music to express this beautiful form or art.
So, is it hard to learn to how to read music? No, but yes it can be. A child that may not be interested in learning to read music will guaranteed make if extremely hard, if not impossible to learn. On the other hand, an older child or adult with the interest to learn this new skill should not find it difficult at all. As a child pushed through many years of piano and music theory lessons, I thought it painstakingly difficult at the time. After the hours spent learning this language with fingertips hard on the keys, whether it really was or was not difficult, I am so thankful for the lifelong skill I learned.
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These videos were made for a few people that were telling me they didn’t really see how progressions and the circle of fourths related to music, so I put these together. My camera isn’t the clearest, so please don’t mind it. If you have any questions feel free to comment or shoot me a message
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One of the most important issues in the musical education for your child is the choice of the specific education method. In my experience I have often encountered parents that didn’t think about how they would want their talented child to learn music. As a rule, they would rely entirely on their own thoughts and ideas about education or follow the recommendations of other people. This is where the idea of private music lessons comes in.
How do you know whether you should choose private music lessons or enroll your child in music school? In order to answer this question you have to consider your own plans for your child’s musical education. The subject of setting such goals has been covered in one of my previous articles. Let’s have a look at the advantages of private tutoring.
Regardless of your choice (private or public) the main task is choosing the teacher. In a music school your choice is limited. You will be forced to pick from a small number of teachers. Moreover, you will not be choosing but having one of them recommended to you. In many schools the children are assigned to a specific teacher that has a spot open for another student.
On the other hand, you can choose a private teacher and not be limited to the area you live in. Private music lessons for your child can either be given in your home or the teacher’s home. If your child goes to a music school the lessons will take place only at school. With the private tutor you may choose the time and place that will be the most convenient to you. Many parents prefer that the teacher teach the child at their place of residence. It is more convenient and the child is more comfortable in the familiar environment.
This is true when the child plays a large musical instrument such as the piano, harp and even cello. The child is used to the instrument he has at home. He is familiar with its features, and can produce the correct sounds that are required of him. Private tutoring is good for children who are shy and those who do not adapt well to social changes.
Scheduling with a private teacher is much more flexible than in a music school. Because you are paying the music teacher you have the right to tell them how much you will pay and where the lessons will be given.
Every person who studies to play a musical instrument must learn theoretical subjects. At the least they should know elementary music theory. If you were to compare it to the subject in a public school, it would be math. It is impossible to become a musician without it.
Private music lessons may include elementary music theory lessons in their services. Thus, you can save on the theory lessons that are not cheap at the early stage of education. But in the future when the elementary music lessons change to harmony it is recommended that you hire a teacher that specializes in this area.
Finally, the biggest advantage of having a private tutor is a flexible approach to musical education. All children have a different level of musical abilities because they are raised in different musical environments. The music school has a set and definite program as well as deadlines for completing specific tasks and projects. The tutor will adapt their program to the capabilities and needs of your child and will help their progress at the child’s own speed.
In addition to this private music lessons always include the specific wishes of the parents and children. After all it is the teacher’s main job to please the clients and make the lessons interesting and creative. Just remember children with good musical abilities will help them progress faster and with ease regardless whether they go to music school or take private lessons. It is much simpler to find a teacher for a musically inclined student because any teacher will choose him over the less capable ones. Thus prominent musical skills will increase your child’s chances of having a high level professional that others can only dream about.
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I teach violin and would like an idea of some of your favorite music theory books. Workbooks are good, but theory books as well – especially those that concentrate or really explain scales and keys.
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When parents decide that they want their child to pursue music education, they face another tough decision – “Private music lessons or music school? Which is the better option?”
It’s really up to you and your child. Both options are good and each of the two has its advantages and disadvantages, as discussed below.
For private music lessons, teachers can come to your home to teach, thus providing you convenience and “comfort of home”. Private music teachers often combine the main subject with the elementary theory of music, which saves a lot of money in comparison with hiring a music theory teacher. Moreover, private music teachers are more comprehensive in their lessons on music theory which is one of the most important parts of music education. Lastly, private music teachers can hold duets with your kid without extra payment. Music schools charge extra for ensembles.
Talking about music schools, one of its advantages is that they offer services in various subjects, which is not the case with private music lessons. Before going further into the advantages of music schools, let’s know something about educational staff recruitment.
If you’ve set your mind on hiring a private music teacher, how do you select one? On what criteria will you choose a teacher for your child? Parents often go by their own assumptions or friends’ advices; can you rely on this information?
If you or someone in the family is a musician, you can very well go ahead and select a teacher for private music lessons; you and your child will be fine. But most often, parents know nothing about music education. They are easily influenced by advices and lured into hiring just any teacher. The teacher only has to use some sophisticated language in a cleverly disguised tone, and that’s it – you hire him/her for your child’s private music lessons. You may even find a really good and professional teacher, but that’s not all that is required from a teacher; the teacher also needs to understand your child’s psychology and various age-specific factors
In the former Soviet Union, music colleges and institutes taught education and psychology, but only for a year. The future music teachers didn’t look at those lessons again. In the US and Canada, these subjects are simply not there in the curriculum! Music teachers are left to learn from experience and years of practice. Do you want your child to be the study material for the teacher?
Finding a professional teacher for private music lessons is a matter of chance. Do you want to take the risk? Let me tell you, if you don’t find the right teacher for your young talent, you will be making a big mistake. If your child loses interest in music and quit, you have no one but yourself to blame. There’s no point in blaming the teacher, your child, or your child’s friend circle. Of course you never intended to do anything like that, but do you know the real mistake? The real mistake is that you didn’t acquire enough information on how to choose a music teacher. You trusted other people.
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