Music Theory Beginner A Lesson 1 Blog
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.
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Melody Writing in 5 Steps
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.
Read This Post Draw C Clef Signs
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.
Read This Post Tracking Skills – Learning Styles Blog #6
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.
Read This Post ADHD Student – Learning Styles Blog #5
When teaching Theory to an ADHD Student or one who struggles to concentrate, varying their body position can support them in successful learning.
Read This Post Special Needs Learner – Learning Styles Blog #4
When teaching a special needs learner, teachers are often required to “think outside the box” to meet the Special Learning Needs of the Student.
Read This Post Kinesthetic Learner – Learning Styles Blog #3
Kinesthetic Learners have great hand-eye coordination. Learn the best way to teach your Kinesthetic Learner by using a Pentascale.
Read This Post The Auditory Learner – Learning Styles Blog #2
An Auditory Learner likes to listen. Discover tips on teaching an Auditory Learner. Explore how to use Pentascales to inspire transposition and learning.
Read This Post Visual Learner – Learning Styles Blog #1
The Visual Learner likes to see instructions written down or write them down themselves. Using Pentascales can help Visual Learners understand and "get it".
Read This Post GSG MUSIC Webinar Questions & Answers
GSG Music Webinars - Get the answers to your Webinar Questions about the 2016 Royal Conservatory of Music Theory Syllabus with Ultimate Music Theory.
Read This Post Basic Beats Improve Sight Reading
Understanding how to scoop Basic Beats will improve your Sight Reading - especially the RCM Exam Requirement to tap a steady beat and clap the rhythm.
Read This Post New RCM Theory Syllabus
Has the New RCM Theory Syllabus got you worried and confused? Don't Panic! At Ultimate Music Theory, we've got you covered!
Read This Post Teaching Articulation Marks
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.
Read This Post How to Teach With an Upbeat
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.
Read This Post Why Use Practice Exams
Stanford University Studies prove it and so do Ultimate Music Theory Exam Results - when Students use Practice Exams to prepare for exams, they do better!
Read This Post Music Theory Exam – Need Help?
Overwhelmed? Get your UMT Practice Music Theory Exam & Answer books PLUS a FREE eBook - "5 Common Mistakes Students Make on Exams and How to Avoid Them".
Read This Post Music Theory Exam Games
Playing Games makes learning more fun. Playing Music Theory Exam Games helps students prepare for exams and have fun learning and reviewing concepts easily.
Read This Post Prep Music Theory Games
Learn Faster & Have Fun - Prep Music Theory Games enhance your learning. Get the matching beginner Prep 1 & Prep 2 Music Theory Books and Free Lesson Plans!
Read This Post Playing Games Improves Learning
Did you know that playing games improves learning? Get 80 FREE Flashcards in each Ultimate Music Theory Workbook plus the UMT Games to improve learning!
Read This Post Draw a Bass Clef Properly
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!
Read This Post Draw a Treble Clef Properly
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.
Read This Post Preparatory Tempo Marks
Preparatory Tempo Marks, introduced in Prep 1 Rudiments, provide students with a foundation for understanding speed. Here are 6 Tips to remember the terms.
Read This Post Whole Rest in 3/2 Time
In 3/2 Time, a Whole Rest can equal 3 beats of silence. It can also equal 2 beats of silence. Why? Because the Whole Rest in 3/2 Time has 2 functions.
Read This Post Whole Rest in 2/4 Time
Have you or your students ever wondered why you must use a Whole Rest in 2/4 Time for a full measure of silence? Learn why you cannot use a Half Rest.
Read This Post Whole Rest in 4/2 Time
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.
Read This Post Have Fun Teaching Theory ABC’s!
You'll have fun teaching when we have the teaching tools that make learning the ABC’s of Music Theory Easy! Learn these tools and how to use them.
Read This Post 4 Tips for Theory Exam Preparation
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!
Read This Post Positions? Try Pentascales!
Learn 3 reasons why using Pentascales instead of Positions will build a stronger foundation in Sight Reading and Transposing for your students.
Read This Post 15 Minute Theory Lesson
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.
Read This Post Influence Students – Three Ways
Influence Students to achieve success. Ultimate Music Theory shows you three ways - by teaching differently, teaching different things and stirring emotion.
Read This Post The Power of Influence
Influence is powerful. Learn how to teach effectively using the two kinds of influence - Positive Influence and Negative Influence. What motivates you?
Read This Post Music Theory Games
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
Read This Post 3 Things My Father Taught Me
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.
Read This Post Preparatory Theory Exam – Parent’s Perspective
Why should students prepare for the RCM Preparatory Theory Exam? Read this parent review and learn why and when students should start music theory.
Read This Post Transpose Music Theory – Major or Minor
When explaining how to transpose music theory, one concept that students tend to struggle with is maintaining the tonality. UMT helps understand why.
Read This Post I Don’t Like Music Theory – Until Now…
What changed from "don't like" to I LOVE Music Theory? Glory St Germain's Ultimate Music Theory Certification Course - Amazing, Complete and Cohesive.
Read This Post 3 Things My Mother Taught Me
My mother taught me many things about teaching. The most important life lessons in my journey to successful teaching. Learn Three secrets to succeed.
Read This Post Transpose Music – Where to Write Dynamics?
Transpose Music- Where to Write Dynamics? Ultimate Music Theory teaches how to write dynamics when transposing music in the Treble Clef or Bass Clef.
Read This Post Music Note Stems – Pizza and Donuts
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.
Read This Post Music Rest Placement – Only 1 Correct Answer?
Music Rest Placement - Is there more than one correct Rest Placement Answer when adding rests to complete a measure of rhythm? Yes and No - Learn Why.
Read This Post First Class Honors with Distinction in 6 Weeks
Get First Class Honors with Distinction in 6 Weeks, it's easy when you use the Ultimate Music Theory Workbooks, Answer Books, Lesson Plans and Exam Series!
Read This Post 3 Teaching Tips for a New Music Teacher
Are you just a beginner music teacher looking for Teaching Tips to accelerate your learning? 3 Essential Teaching Tips you must know.
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