Music Theory Level 5
Course for 5th grade Music Theory.
Course Summary
Learn the basics of Level 5 music theory! In this level, we cover parts of the staff, notation, and intervals. We also learn about the dotted quarter note, 16th note, and 16th rest. We review the 6 scales we have already learned, and learn 3 more. We also learn about the order of flats, learn key signatures, and learn about dominant triads. We have new vocabulary terms to learn, and will look at musical examples and identify tonic and dominant triads. Our ear training in this level covers rhythmic dictation, melodic dictations, and interval and triad identification. Bonus: Can you identify the notes up and down a 5th from C through all of the sharps and flats?
The course covers the materials needed for the TMTA and National Federation of Music Club's Level 5 Theory Test.
Course Curriculum
Kathy Winston
Dr. Kathy Winston holds a doctorate of musical arts (DMA) in music education, piano pedagogy from the University of Texas-Austin. Her other degrees include a MM in Piano performance from SMU and a BM in Piano Performance from Trinity University. She is an active piano teacher in the Austin, TX area. Dr. Winston founded Velocity Music Academy in Cedar Park, TX and was the executive director and business owner from 2010-2020. She is also the founder and course creator at Piano Program, providing music theory courses and resources to teachers. As an entrepreneur, Dr. Winston provides consulting to studio and business owners. In her free time, you'll find her being mom to her two amazing teens, gardening in her backyard garden, and hiking around town with her pups.
