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Online instruction by Vince Corozine

Music Theory 2 Syllabus

Music Theory 2 builds upon the skills mastered in Music Theory 1. You will enhance your understanding of diatonic chords, harmonic sequences, modulation, harmony and melody in minor keys, suspensions, pedal-point, four-part harmony, cadences, inversions, and secondary chords. All concepts in these lessons are essential skills to be mastered at the intermediate level. The worksheets and review quizzes will assist you in defining your proficiency level.

Each lesson comes with its worksheet and reviews quizzes when applicable.

Prerequisite

The student should have successfully completed Music Theory 1 or have gained a working knowledge of rudiments of music.

Materials Needed

Keyboard and access to Sibelius music software program.

Lesson 1: Diatonic Triads and Their Inversions

Lesson 2: Choice of Chords in Harmony and Melody

Review Quiz 1

Lesson 3: Non-chord Tones and Rhythmic Accompaniment

Lesson 4: The Harmonic Sequence and Function

Review Quiz 2

Lesson 5: Modulation to the Dominant

Review Quiz 3

Lesson 6: Harmony and Melody in Minor

Diatonic Chords in Melodic Minor
Diatonic Chords in Natural Minor

Review Quiz 4

Lesson 7: Suspension & Pedal-Point

Review Quiz 5

Lesson 8: Four-Part Harmony

Review Quiz 6

Lesson 9: Cadences, Inversions, Secondary Chords

Open Position Voicings
Close Position Voicings