1. MUSIC HIGH SCHOOL – MUSIC THEORY
Basic Rhythm
Notating Pitches
Unit 1 – Elements of Pitch, Rhythm and Diatonic Chords
Content Vocabulary:
Rhythm
Notation
Duration
Duple
Triple
Whole and half step
Tonic
Key signature
Notating Basic Rhythms
Major Keys
Essential Understandings:
Students will read and notate music and demonstrate the ability to read an instrumental or vocal score up to 4 staves by describing how the elements of music are used.
Students will listen to, describe and analyze music and demonstrate extensive knowledge of the technical vocabulary of music.