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Teaching Basic Theory Rudiments

Learn strategies for teaching music theory with Ultimate Music Theory founder, Glory St. Germain

Glory St. Germain, Ultimate Music Theory founder, joins TopMusicPro expert teaching panel to present this course on teaching basic theory rudiments. In each of the 12 video lessons, you will learn teaching tips and shortcuts on presenting concepts to your students including how to teach the Circle of Fifths in less than 1 minute, easy memory joggers for learning the “Accidental Triad Salute”, innovative symbols to teach rhythm and rests and how to create the Ultimate Music Theory map and score 100% on theory exams.

Course outline

  1. Lesson 1: Ledger Lines
  2. Lesson 2: Accidentals
  3. Lesson 3: Diatonic Half Step
  4. Lesson 4: Circle of Fifths
  5. Lesson 5: Intervals
  6. Lesson 6: Minor Scales
  7. Lesson 7: Major Triads
  8. Lesson 8: Rhythm
  9. Lesson 9: Identify Melody Key
  10. Lesson 10: Transposing
  11. Lesson 11: Music Analysis
  12. Lesson 12: Musical Terms

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Teaching Basic Theory Rudiments was created by

Glory St. Germain

Founder and Author of the Ultimate Music Theory Series and Music Theory Expert

Glory is the founder, CEO and author of the Ultimate Music Theory Series. She brings over 35 years of remarkably successful teaching experience to the development of the UMT Series and her role as an TMP Expert. She is a Registered Music Teacher, sought-after clinician and a Neuro-Linguistic Practitioner (NLP) and can’t wait to help members with their teaching and theory questions.

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Course Overview

Glory St. Germain, Ultimate Music Theory founder, joins TopMusicPro expert teaching panel to present this course on teaching basic theory rudiments. In each of the 12 video lessons, you will learn teaching tips and shortcuts on presenting concepts to your students including:
  • How to teach the Circle of Fifths in less than 1 minute
  • Easy memory joggers for learning the "Accidental Triad Salute"
  • Innovative symbols to teach rhythm and rests
  • How to create the Ultimate Music Theory map and score 100% on theory exams

Topics covered

  • Ledger lines
  • Accidentals
  • Diatonic Half Step
  • Circle of Fifths
  • Intervals
  • Minor Scales
  • Major Triads
  • Rhythm
  • Identifying Melody Key
  • Transposing
  • Music Analysis
  • Musical Terms

Handouts

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Bonuses

Free Teach Basic Rudiments online course & eBook gift at Ultimate Music Theory.  

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