Music

Level 1: Foundations

• Basic Elements of Music

  • Notes

  • Rhythm

  • Melody

  • Harmony

  • Dynamics

• Musical Notation

  • Staff, clefs, notes, rests

  • Time signatures

  • Key signatures

Level 2: Music Theory

• Scales and Modes

  • Major and minor scales

  • Pentatonic and blues scales

  • Modes (Ionian, Dorian, etc.)

• Chord Structures

  • Triads, seventh chords, extended chords

  • Chord progressions

  • Functional harmony

• Harmony and Voice Leading

  • Counterpoint

  • Harmonic analysis

  • Modulation

Level 3: Composition

• Compositional Techniques

  • Melodic development

  • Form and structure (binary, ternary, sonata, etc.)

  • Orchestration and instrumentation

• Style and Genre

  • Classical, jazz, pop, etc.

  • Understanding stylistic conventions

• Use of Technology

  • Digital audio workstations (DAWs)

  • Notation software

  • MIDI composition

Level 4: Music History

• Historical Contexts

  • Major musical periods (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Modern)

  • Influential composers and their contributions

  • Societal and cultural impacts on music

• Music Genres Evolution

  • Folk, classical, jazz, blues, rock, etc.

  • Cross-cultural influences in music

• Key Historical Events

  • Development of musical forms

  • The impact of technology on music (e.g., recording, radio)

Level 5: Performance

• Instrument Proficiency

  • Technical skills on chosen instruments

  • Practice techniques and routines

• Interpretation and Expression

  • Dynamics, phrasing, and articulation

  • Emotional communication through music

• Stage Presence and Performance Practice

  • Performing live (solo and ensemble)

  • Understanding audience engagement

  • Improvisation and adaptability during performances