Unit 5
Chords

Step 1

  • Explore these resources; Take notes as needed

  1. Introduction of Chords

  2. Diatonic Triad

  3. Roman Numerals

  4. How Roman Numerals Work

  5. Dave's Videos

  6. Chord Identification

  7. Keyboard Chord Identification

  8. Chord Ear-training

  9. How Basic Chords Work

  10. Triads and 7th Chords

 

  1. Triad Formulas

  • Augmented Triad=M3 + M3
  • Major Triad=M3 + m3
  • Minor Triad=m3 + M3
  • Diminished Triad=m3 + m3

 

Step 2

  • Loosely use Alfred Essentials of Music Theory on the Web Volume 2 to hone your knowledge and skills

  • Unit 12

  1. Triads

  2. Primary and Major Triads

  3. Scale Degree Names

  4. The V7th(Dominant 7th Chord)

  5. Ear Training

  6. Review

  • Use Alfred Essentials of Music Theory on the Web Volume 3 to hone your knowledge and skills

  • Unit 14

  1. Minor Scales

  2. Natural, Harmonic and Melodic Minor

  3. Minor Triads

  4. Augmented and Diminished Triads

  5. Ear-training

  6. Review

 

Step 3

  •  OPTIONAL: Post a screen shot of your review results

 

Step 4

  • See your instructor for additional enrichment worksheets as needed

 

Step 5

  • See your instructor for a Formative Gateway Assessment 

 
Chord Progressions

Step 1

  • Explore these resources; Take notes as needed

1.  Circle of Progressions

2.  Common Chord Progressions

3.  Analysis of Auld Lang Syne

4.  Chord Progression Examples

5.  Good Common Progressions Chart

6.  All you need is 4 Chords(I, V, vi, IV)

7.  Building a Chord Progression

8.  Fit Chords into a Key

9.  Harmony in Pop/Rock Music

 

Step 2

  • Loosely use Alfred Essentials of Music Theory on the Web Volume 3 to hone your knowledge and skills

  • Unit 15

  1. Primary Triads in Minor Keys

  2. Minor Chord Progressions

  3. Modes Related to the Major Scale

  4. Modes Related to the Minor Scale

  5. Ear-training

  6. Review

 

Step 3

  • OPTIONAL: Post a screen shot of your review results

 

Step 4

Provide a chord progression used in one of your favorite songs (include the title)

 

 

Step 5

  • See your instructor for additional enrichment worksheets as needed

 

Cadences

Step 1

  • Explore these resources; Take notes as needed

1.  Phrases and Cadences

2.  Dave's Videos

3.  Cadence Examples

4.  Good Cadence Chart

5.  Classical Cadence Types

 

Step 2

  • See your instructor for a Formative Gateway Assessment 

  

Finale Project

Step 1

  •  Create an 8 bar progression in 4/4 time using half note chords(16 total) 

  1. Create/Label a Deceptive Cadence in bar four

  2.  Create/Label an Authentic Cadence in bar eight

 

Step 2

  • Provide the Roman Numeral Nomenclature for each chord

 

Step 3

  • Provide a screen shot and an audio file 

  

Summative Assessment

Step 1

 

 

  • See your instructor for this unit's Summative Assessment