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AP® Music Theory
The AP Music Theory course corresponds to one-to-two semesters of typical, introductory college music theory coursework that covers topics such as musicianship, theory, and musical materials and procedures. Musicianship skills, including dictation and listening skills, sightsinging, and harmony, are an important part of the course. Through the course, students develop the ability to recognize, understand, and describe basic materials and processes of tonal music that are heard or presented in a score. Development of aural (listening) skills is a primary objective. Performance is also part of the curriculum through the practice of sight-singing. Students learn basic concepts and terminology by listening to and performing a wide variety of music. Notational skills, speed, and fluency with basic materials are emphasized.
What is included
8 units and 54 lessons of AP® Music Theory, free to start in Stellar at your own pace.
Units
8 units in AP® Music Theory
- 01Music Fundamentals I: Pitch, Major Scales and Key Signatures, Rhythm, Meter, and Expressive Elements10 lessonsPreview unit
- 02Music Fundamentals II: Minor Scales and Key Signatures, Melody, Timbre, and Texture13 lessonsPreview unit
- 03Music Fundamentals III: Triads and Seventh Chords5 lessonsPreview unit
- 04Harmony and Voice Leading I: Chord Function, Cadence, and Phrase5 lessonsPreview unit
- 05Harmony and Voice Leading II: Chord Progressions and Predominant Function7 lessonsPreview unit
- 06Harmony and Voice Leading III: Embellishments, Motives, and Melodic Devices7 lessonsPreview unit
- 07Harmony and Voice Leading IV: Secondary Function4 lessonsPreview unit
- 08Modes and Form3 lessonsPreview unit
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