Comments on: What do I listen for in a song in order to learn about music theory? http://www.transit-music.com/music-theory/what-do-i-listen-for-in-a-song-in-order-to-learn-about-music-theory Recording Industry News Wed, 08 Feb 2012 04:03:08 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: suhwahaksaeng http://www.transit-music.com/music-theory/what-do-i-listen-for-in-a-song-in-order-to-learn-about-music-theory/comment-page-1#comment-2452 suhwahaksaeng Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:29:59 +0000 http://www.transit-music.com/music-theory/what-do-i-listen-for-in-a-song-in-order-to-learn-about-music-theory#comment-2452 There is a good list of tasks right here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Placement_Music_Theory The best way to increase your knowledge is to find a college harmony textbook. See how far you can get through the book before you encounter unfamiliar musical terms. If the task seems overwhelming, remember that college students spend four years on this course. The best way to increase your dictation skills is probably to write down melodies which you are already familiar with--Yankee Doodle, Three Blind Mice, Mary Had a Little Lamb. Then see if you can harmonize those melodies.<br><b>References : </b><br> There is a good list of tasks right here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Placement_Music_Theory

The best way to increase your knowledge is to find a college harmony textbook.
See how far you can get through the book before you encounter unfamiliar musical terms.
If the task seems overwhelming, remember that college students spend four years on this course.

The best way to increase your dictation skills is probably to write down melodies which you are already familiar with–Yankee Doodle, Three Blind Mice, Mary Had a Little Lamb.
Then see if you can harmonize those melodies.
References :

]]> By: Amy http://www.transit-music.com/music-theory/what-do-i-listen-for-in-a-song-in-order-to-learn-about-music-theory/comment-page-1#comment-2451 Amy Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:02:59 +0000 http://www.transit-music.com/music-theory/what-do-i-listen-for-in-a-song-in-order-to-learn-about-music-theory#comment-2451 Hi, I'm also taking AP music at my highschool. I think the best composer to listen to is J.S. Bach because his pieces have all kinds of harmonies and chords that you will need to know for theory. Try listening for the different chord progressions and cadences (tierce de picardie). Hope this helps :)<br><b>References : </b><br> Hi, I’m also taking AP music at my highschool.
I think the best composer to listen to is J.S. Bach because his pieces have all kinds of harmonies and chords that you will need to know for theory. Try listening for the different chord progressions and cadences (tierce de picardie).
Hope this helps :)
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