In Music Theory, students are expected to identify the Period Types demonstrated in a passage of music. Learn what this means and how to easily teach it.
Counting Interval Numbers can be confusing. Discover why Students will say an Interval is a 4th (when it's a 5th). Learn how to easily identify intervals!
Ledger Line Mistakes occur when we don't understand the Ledger Line Rules. Explore 3 Common Ledger Line Mistakes that Students (& Teachers) often write.
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Writing Whole Notes does not have to be tricky. Explore 3 Rules for Writing Whole Notes and discover how to make it super easy for students to write them.
Have you ever wondered HOW to inspire, motivate and challenge your Students? It's easy with So-La and Ti-Do - the Ultimate Music Theory Stuffies! Learn how!
What's an Incomplete Measure? Why do we have Incomplete Measures? How do we count an Incomplete Measure? Where do we write Measure Numbers? Let's find out!
Dominant Seventh Chord Inversions are easy to write with proper note placement when you follow the 4 Steps to writing Dominant Seventh Chord Inversions!
In the Music Theory Beginner A Lesson 1 Blog, I will share ideas from my own teaching with my students as we explore Lesson 1 - Fingers and Directions.
Melody Writing Questions are now a part of nationally recognized Theory Examinations. Learn how to teach Students to write their melodies in 5 (easy) steps.
The C Clef Sign is a symbol to Landmark Middle C in 5 different locations on 5 different staves. Learn how to Draw C Clef Signs easily to properly pitch C.
If your students lose their place or can't follow the music, they may have poor Tracking Skills. Learn how to develop and strengthen their Tracking Skills.
An Auditory Learner likes to listen. Discover tips on teaching an Auditory Learner. Explore how to use Pentascales to inspire transposition and learning.
The Visual Learner likes to see instructions written down or write them down themselves. Using Pentascales can help Visual Learners understand and "get it".
Staccato, portato, tenuto, accent and fermata are Articulation Marks - signs that show us how to play a note. Learn how to teach playing different touches.
UMT shows how teaching each lesson with an Upbeat attitude is the key to the success of the lesson. The word “Upbeat” means happy; cheerful and optimistic.
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The Bass Clef - discover How to say "Bass" properly; Why we use 3 black dot; How to play "Bass Clef Baseball" and How to draw a Bass Clef sign correctly!
The Treble Clef - learn When was it invented; Why we should draw it properly; What is so special about that G pitch and How to draw a Treble Clef properly.
Preparatory Tempo Marks, introduced in Prep 1 Rudiments, provide students with a foundation for understanding speed. Here are 6 Tips to remember the terms.
A Whole Rest fills an entire measure of silence in any Time Signature except 4/2 Time. Learn 3 Tips on how to use a Breve Rest and a Whole Rest in 4/2 Time.
How can you prepare your Students for a Successful Theory Examination Experience? Discover 4 Tips for Theory Exam Preparation that make exams easy and fun!
15 Minute Theory Lesson - When Teaching Theory, how can you cover all the required material, make it relevant AND prepare your students for exams in 15 Min.
Influence Students to achieve success. Ultimate Music Theory shows you three ways - by teaching differently, teaching different things and stirring emotion.
Influence is powerful. Learn how to teach effectively using the two kinds of influence - Positive Influence and Negative Influence. What motivates you?
The UMT Basic Theory Games Pack includes 6 Individual Laminated Music Theory Games that are the perfect 9 X 12 size. Plus 2 Free Posters - Guide and Chart
Treasured Lessons - 3 Things My Father Taught Me about teaching with passion. It's never too late to learn something new. Learn and Share these 3 Secrets.
Music Note Stems - Pizza and Donuts explains how the use of memory joggers can help you learn new things. Post offers two Music Note Stems Memory Joggers.
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