The Music Theory for Singers Series is geared specifically for voice students and singers. The series helps students understand the fundamentals of theory related to voice, apply it to the varied repertoire they learn throughout the year and become not only better singers, but also educated musicians.
Music Theory for Singers Level 1 includes:
- Introduction to The Staff
- Time Signatures
- Notes on the Grand Staff
- Key Signatures
- Triads
- Intervals (2nds/3rds)
- Rhythmic & Melodic Sight-singing
- Diction/IPA
- Musical terms
- Composers
- Review Test
Lesson 1: Introduction to Beginning Music Theory
Review: Lesson 1
Lesson 2: Singing on the Staff
Review: Lesson 2
Lesson 3: The Grand Staff
Review: Lesson 3
Lesson 4: Time Signatures & Beats
Review: Lesson 4
Lesson 5: Notes on the Grand Staff
Review: Lesson 5
Lesson 6: Key Signatures
Review: Lesson 6
Review: Lessons 1-6
Lesson 7: Triads
Review: Lesson 7
Lesson 8: Intervals (2nds & 3rds)
Review: Lesson 8
Lesson 9: Vocal Diction & IPA
Review: Lesson 9
Lesson 10: Sight-Singing
Review: Lesson 10
Lesson 11: Musical Terms
Review: Lesson 11
Lesson 12: Spotlight on Composers (Alan Menken & Richard Rodgers)
Review: Lesson 12
Level 1 Review Test
Level 1 Review Test: Answers
References
Sarah Sandvig
Sarah Sandvig has been teaching voice and piano since 1993. She received her Bachelors degree in Vocal Performance from UCLA, and her Masters degree in Music Education from CSULB. She maintains a private voice & piano studio of over 60 weekly students. She also received the Outstanding Thesis Award in 2004 from CSULB. Sarah has all 12 of her books (Music Theory for Singers Vol. 1-10, Music Theory for Singers Condensed Course, and Answers Keys) published by Kendall Hunt Publishing, in addition to having been published in several educational journals and being recognized for her work with children with autism. The 2nd Edition of her Theory books are now available, with expanded practice pages, IPA, language diction and more! She has written a Sight-Singing & Ear-Training Series for Singers. She is also blessed to have a wonderful, & supportive husband and two incredible boys!!