This site includes an introduction to the fundamental principles of tonal harmony with aural and written examples. Some limited online quizzes provide the opportunity for students to gain instant feedback on their understanding of terms.
Type of Material:
This material is tutorial with a few quizzes.
Recommended Uses:
This page could be used to supplement or support materials in an introduction to music theory course. Could also be used for review.
Technical Requirements:
Technical requirements are a standard multimedia browser and Internet connection, preferably high speed.
Identify Major Learning Goals:
The primary goal of this page is to learn about the construction of music and written notation. Specifically covers the basic principles that underlie the organization of pitch in western art music between 1600 and 1910.
Target Student Population:
Undergraduate students, high school music theory students, or review materials for active professionals.
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
Basic music skills are required (i.e., note and rhythmic reading skills). Knowing clefs and pitch notation would help but would not be necessary.
Content Quality
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Strengths:
This site has definitions of terms and notation examples with listening files so a student could see and hear at the same time.
Concerns:
The Table of Contents would make a better index page; it is possible to get lost unless you understand the three primary areas of the site.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
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Strengths:
This could be valuable for students that are having trouble understanding terms and information in a class setting. A teacher could send them to the page to read and hear what is being covered in class. Includes good examples and exercises.
Concerns:
The terminolgy used may be confusing (some difference in term usage between American and European texts) but this fact could be explained to the students prior to viewing the materials.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
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Strengths:
This site is well organized with hints about how to navigate material and where to start. The author also states the limitations of what is covered on the site. Very easy to use.
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