Curriculum

Articles for people with a more academic interest in music such as “What is a fugue anyway?” and “Key signatures for minor keys.” If you want to brush up on your music theory or to listen more intelligently to great music, these articles are for you. To see a complete list of Curriculum articles, click on any of the blogs referenced on this page. Then click on the word “Curriculum” near the top left of the page. 81996

Three kinds of musical texture: What are the three textures of music?

Be a Good Choir Singer: Things you can do to be a better ensemble member

Vocal Technique: What are the five principles of good singing?

Beethoven’s Fifth on a roll: A visual image of the masterpiece in all its glory

Songs in the modes: Beautiful songs in the modes

Seven modes of diatonic scale: Major, minor, and five more modes of diatonic scales

What is music theory about? What is it and why is it important?

Types of Scales on the keyboard: models for the pentatonic and diatonic scales.  

What is a diatonic scale? What are some songs in diatonic?

What is a pentatonic scale? The common pentatonic scales

What is a fugue anyway? One of the beloved forms of music explained.  

The invention of music notation: Where did music notation come from?

Theme and Variations 2: Six amazing examples of this form

Theme and Variation Form 1: Understanding theme and variations

Instruments of the Orchestra 2: an amazing orchestral fugue.  

Instruments of the Orchestra 1: Britten's masterpiece teaches us the sound of each instrument and family of the orchestra.