LEVEL 1 THEORY

In this course you will learn how to:

Read and write the following note values and equivalent rests: ta, ta-a, ti ti, – crotchets, minims, quavers
Clap rhythmic patterns using these note values
Read and write the notes in the treble clef
Understand time signatures 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 6/8 and how to read, write and perform rhythms for these
Understand the following scales, chords and keys and intervallic relationships – C, F and G doh pentatonic and major; A, D and E lah pentatonic and minor
Understand the musical concepts of beat, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, pitch and form

This will be taught through experiencing:

'Orff' techniques such as imitation, echo, ostinato, question and answer, canon, rondo, pentatonic scales, exploration and improvisation
'Orff' media including speech, singing, movement, dance and playing

This course is for anyone wanting to develop a greater understanding of Music Theory and the Orff approach, as well as those attending the VOSA Level 1 Course in January who would like to brush up on their theory before undertaking the course.

WHEN
Monday 8 January
9.30am-12pm
Online - you will be emailed a link to join the session 2 days before the course

More detailed information about the course - https://vosa.org/events/