Interactive Music Theory
Teaches basic music theory concepts through engaging activities.
Description : Students use digital tools and hands-on projects to explore scales, chords, and musical notation in a fun and interactive format.
Category : Music
Age : 8+
Difficulty Level : Normal
Curriculum :
Module 1: Building Blocks of Sound and Music
Section 1: What is Sound?
- Lesson 1: Sound is Vibration
- Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: Sound is Vibration
- Lesson 2: How We Hear Sound
- Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: How We Hear Sound
Section 2: Pitch and Frequency
- Lesson 1: High and Low Sounds
- Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: High and Low Sounds
- Lesson 2: Understanding Frequency
- Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Understanding Frequency
Section 3: Loudness and Dynamics
- Lesson 1: Volume in Music
- Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Volume in Music
- Lesson 2: Exploring Dynamics
- Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Exploring Dynamics
Section 4: The Role of Instruments
- Lesson 1: Different Types of Instruments
- Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Different Types of Instruments
- Lesson 2: How Instruments Create Sound
- Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: How Instruments Create Sound
Section 5: Basic Listening Skills
- Lesson 1: Active Listening in Music
- Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Active Listening in Music
- Lesson 2: Identifying Sounds Around Us
- Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Identifying Sounds Around Us
Module 2: Musical Notation and Rhythm
Section 1: Introduction to Notation
- Lesson 1: What is Musical Notation?
- Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: What is Musical Notation?
- Lesson 2: The Staff, Clefs, and Notes
- Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: The Staff, Clefs, and Notes
Section 2: Note Durations
- Lesson 1: Whole, Half, and Quarter Notes
- Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Whole, Half, and Quarter Notes
- Lesson 2: Understanding Rests
- Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Understanding Rests
Section 3: Beats and Measures
- Lesson 1: Understanding Beats in Music
- Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Understanding Beats in Music
- Lesson 2: Counting Measures
- Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Counting Measures
Section 4: Rhythm Patterns
- Lesson 1: Basic Rhythm Patterns
- Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Basic Rhythm Patterns
- Lesson 2: Clapping and Counting Rhythms
- Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Clapping and Counting Rhythms
Section 5: Tempo and Dynamics in Notation
- Lesson 1: Marking the Tempo
- Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Marking the Tempo
- Lesson 2: Dynamics Symbols and Their Meanings
- Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Dynamics Symbols and Their Meanings
Module 3: Scales, Modes, and Tuning
Section 1: Introduction to Scales
- Lesson 1: What is a Scale?
- Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: What is a Scale?
- Lesson 2: Exploring the Major Scale
- Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Exploring the Major Scale
Section 2: The Minor Scale
- Lesson 1: Understanding the Natural Minor Scale
- Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Understanding the Natural Minor Scale
- Lesson 2: Differences in Minor Scale Variations
- Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Differences in Minor Scale Variations
Section 3: Intervals
- Lesson 1: What is an Interval?
- Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: What is an Interval?
- Lesson 2: Recognizing Different Intervals
- Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Recognizing Different Intervals
Section 4: Key Signatures
- Lesson 1: Identifying Key Signatures
- Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Identifying Key Signatures
- Lesson 2: Writing Key Signatures on the Staff
- Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Writing Key Signatures on the Staff
Section 5: Exploring Modes
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Musical Modes
- Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Introduction to Musical Modes
- Lesson 2: Differences Between Major Scale Modes
- Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Differences Between Major Scale Modes
Module 4: Chord Building and Harmony Basics
Section 1: What are Chords?
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Chords
- Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Introduction to Chords
- Lesson 2: Understanding Basic Triads
- Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Understanding Basic Triads
Section 2: Major and Minor Chords
- Lesson 1: Exploring Major Chords
- Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Exploring Major Chords
- Lesson 2: Exploring Minor Chords
- Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Exploring Minor Chords
Section 3: Chord Inversions
- Lesson 1: What is a Chord Inversion?
- Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: What is a Chord Inversion?
- Lesson 2: Listening to Different Inversions
- Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Listening to Different Inversions
Section 4: Simple Harmonies
- Lesson 1: Harmonizing a Simple Melody
- Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Harmonizing a Simple Melody
- Lesson 2: Using Chords to Create Harmony
- Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Using Chords to Create Harmony
Section 5: Creating Chord Progressions
- Lesson 1: Learning Basic Chord Progressions
- Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Learning Basic Chord Progressions
- Lesson 2: Experimenting with Chord Sequences
- Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Experimenting with Chord Sequences
Module 5: Digital Music Tools and Interactive Projects
Section 1: Introduction to Digital Music Tools
- Lesson 1: Overview of Digital Music Software
- Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Overview of Digital Music Software
- Lesson 2: Basic Tools and Functions
- Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Basic Tools and Functions
Section 2: Hands-on Piano Keyboard with Software
- Lesson 1: Virtual Piano Introduction
- Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Virtual Piano Introduction
- Lesson 2: Playing Simple Tunes Digitally
- Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Playing Simple Tunes Digitally
Section 3: Digital Notation Software
- Lesson 1: Writing Music Digitally
- Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Writing Music Digitally
- Lesson 2: Editing and Listening to Notated Music
- Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Editing and Listening to Notated Music
Section 4: Creating a Digital Composition
- Lesson 1: Planning Your Composition
- Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Planning Your Composition
- Lesson 2: Bringing Ideas to Life with Digital Tools
- Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Bringing Ideas to Life with Digital Tools
Section 5: Showcasing Projects
- Lesson 1: Preparing a Music Presentation
- Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Preparing a Music Presentation
- Lesson 2: Sharing and Reviewing Projects
- Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Sharing and Reviewing Projects