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The Basic Foundation of Music

A course that sets the foundation for Music Theory

This course is designed for the individual who has little or no previous knowledge of music theory. This course is tailored specifically for both children and adults. At the end of the course, every participant will receive an E – Certificate of Participation but more importantly, will be equipped to engage in the process whereby they can now pursue qualifications in music theory from examination boards such as ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal School of Music), Trinity College London and other internationally recognized organizations. 

There will also be optional assessments to guide how well you are learning

 Click here to down to curriculum for this course (curriculum number CU001SE)

Click here to down to scheme of work for this course

INTRODUCTION

The pre recorded version of this class will be posted soon.

This class entailed the following:


 

  • Why learn music

  • The benefits of music

  • International Examination Boards

  • Going through curriculum CN001SE – A Basic Foundation of Music

CLASS 1

Welcome to your first class in The Basic Foundation of Music!

 

Today we are going to be covering the following topics:

What is Music 1.1

What is Music Appreciation 1.1

Music is a Language 1.1

Musical Terms/Words 1.1

- Genre

- Tempo

- Instrument

 

GOOGLE CLASSROOM - REVISION!

 

Don't forget you can do free quizzes on my Google Classroom to give you that confidence that you've retained all the knowledge from this class:

 

My Google Classroom for this course can be found at the link below:

 

https://classroom.google.com/c/Mzc3MjQ2ODY1MDIw?cjc=lg7tm63 Class Code: lg7tm63

 

DIRECT LINK to the revision for CLASS 1:

https://classroom.google.com/c/Mzc3MjQ2ODY1MDIw/a/Mzc3MjQ2ODY1MDM0/details

 

 

See you at the next class! Thank you for choosing to learn music!

CLASS 2

Class Number 2!

 

Today we are going to be covering the following topics:

Music in Trinidad and Tobago 1.1

Music, Emotion and Events 1.1

Music in Trinidad and Tobago 1.2

Instruments 1.1

 

GOOGLE CLASSROOM - REVISION!

 

Don't forget you can do free quizzes on my Google Classroom to give you that confidence that you've retained all the knowledge from this class:

 

My Google Classroom for this course can be found at the link below:

 

https://classroom.google.com/c/Mzc3MjQ2ODY1MDIw?cjc=lg7tm63 Class Code: lg7tm63

 

DIRECT LINK to the revision for CLASS 2:

https://classroom.google.com/c/Mzc3MjQ2ODY1MDIw/a/Mzc3NjQ2MDY3ODg2/details

 

See you at the next class! Thank you for choosing to learn music!

CLASS 3

Class Number 3!

 

Today we are going to be covering the following topics:

Musical Terms 1.2

- Rhythm

- Beat

- The difference between rhythm and beat

- Pitch

Musical Notation 1.1

- The 7 Natural Notes

Musical Icons 1.1

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​GOOGLE CLASSROOM - REVISION!

 

Don't forget you can do free quizzes on my Google Classroom to give you that confidence that you've retained all the knowledge from this class:

 

My Google Classroom for this course can be found at the link below:

https://classroom.google.com/c/Mzc3MjQ2ODY1MDIw?cjc=lg7tm63 Class Code: lg7tm63

 

The Direct Link to the specific revision sheet for this class: https://classroom.google.com/c/Mzc3MjQ2ODY1MDIw/a/Mzc4NDc1NzYzOTkw/details

 

See you at the next class! Thank you for choosing to learn music!

CLASS 4

Class Number 4!

 

Today we are going to be covering the following topics:

- Musical Notation 1.2

- Music and Mathematics 1.1

- Making an Instrument 1.1

- Music Performance ​

 

GOOGLE CLASSROOM - REVISION!

 

Don't forget you can do free quizzes on my Google Classroom to give you that confidence that you've retained all the knowledge from this class:

 

My Google Classroom for this course can be found at the link below:

 

https://classroom.google.com/c/Mzc3MjQ2ODY1MDIw?cjc=lg7tm63 Class Code: lg7tm63

 

DIRECT LINK to the revision for CLASS 4: https://classroom.google.com/c/Mzc3MjQ2ODY1MDIw/a/Mzc4NDc5ODEzMjMw/details

 

See you at the next class! Thank you for choosing to learn music!

CLASS 5

Class Number 5!

 

Today we are going to be covering the following topics:

- Musical Notation 1.3

- Music Notation 1.4

- Musial Icons 1.2

 

GOOGLE CLASSROOM - REVISION!

 

Don't forget you can do free quizzes on my Google Classroom to give you that confidence that you've retained all the knowledge from this class:

 

My Google Classroom for this course can be found at the link below:

 

https://classroom.google.com/c/Mzc3MjQ2ODY1MDIw?cjc=lg7tm63 Class Code: lg7tm63

 

DIRECT LINK to the revision for CLASS 5: 

https://classroom.google.com/c/Mzc3MjQ2ODY1MDIw/a/MzgxNjg2NTQ1Nzc5/details

 

See you at the next class! Thank you for choosing to learn music!

CLASS 6

Class Number 6!

 

Today we are going to be covering the following topics:

- Music History 1.1

- Music History 1.2

 

GOOGLE CLASSROOM - REVISION!

 

Don't forget you can do free quizzes on my Google Classroom to give you that confidence that you've retained all the knowledge from this class:

 

My Google Classroom for this course can be found at the link below:

 

https://classroom.google.com/c/Mzc3MjQ2ODY1MDIw?cjc=lg7tm63 Class Code: lg7tm63

 

DIRECT LINK to the revision for CLASS 5: 

https://classroom.google.com/c/Mzc3MjQ2ODY1MDIw/a/MzgxNjg2NTQ1ODQ3/details

 

See you at the next class! Thank you for choosing to learn music!

CLASS 7

Class Number 7!

 

Today we are going to be covering the following topics:

- Musical Terms 1.3

- Music Notation 1.5

- Music Notation 1.6

 

(in accordance to the CU001SE curriculum)

 

GOOGLE CLASSROOM - REVISION!

 

Don't forget you can do free quizzes on my Google Classroom to give you that confidence that you've retained all the knowledge from this class:

 

My Google Classroom for this course can be found at the link below:

https://classroom.google.com/c/Mzc3MjQ2ODY1MDIw?cjc=lg7tm63 Class Code: lg7tm63

 

DIRECT LINK to the revision for CLASS 7: 

 

https://classroom.google.com/c/Mzc3MjQ2ODY1MDIw/a/Mzg4MjEyMDU5MTQ5/details

 

See you at the next class! Thank you for choosing to learn music!

CLASS 8

Class Number 8!

 

Today we are going to be covering the following topics:

 

- Genres of Music 1.1

- Musical Form 1.1

 

(in accordance to the CU001SE curriculum)

 

GOOGLE CLASSROOM - REVISION!

 

Don't forget you can do free quizzes on my Google Classroom to give you that confidence that you've retained all the knowledge from this class:

 

My Google Classroom for this course can be found at the link below:

https://classroom.google.com/c/Mzc3MjQ2ODY1MDIw?cjc=lg7tm63 Class Code: lg7tm63

 

DIRECT LINK to the revision for CLASS 8: 

 

https://classroom.google.com/c/Mzc3MjQ2ODY1MDIw/a/Mzg4MjEyMDU5MjUx/details

 

See you at the next class! Thank you for choosing to learn music! ​

CONCLUSION

The pre recorded version of this class will be posted soon.

This class entailed the following:


 

  • Summary of course

  • Additional learning resources

  • Feedback

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