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Theory Worksheet 2

Write the counts.

counts:

counts:

counts:

1 23 1 2 3 123 4 5 6 1 2 3 456

123 45 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 45 6 78 9

1 2 3 456 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 2 3 45 6 7 89 10 11 12

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Theory Worksheet 3

3/4 is a triple time with three accents in every measure

Both bars have a total of six eighth notes, but the grouping of the notes decides the meter. The notes in triple time are arranged in three groups of

two, while the notes in duple time are arranged in two groups of three. Remember that compound times have groupings of three for every beat.

6/8 is a duple time with two accents in every measure

Study the grouping of the notes then write in the time signatures and counts.

S w w S w

counts: 1+2+ 3 + 4+ 1 2 3 45 6

1 2 3 1 + 2+ 3 +

1+2+ 3+ 4 + 5+ 1 2 3 456 7 8 9

1+ 2 + 1+ 2+ 3 + 4 + 5+6+ 7+

1+ 2+3+ 4 + 5 + 12 3 456

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Theory Worksheet 4

In each of the following staves write the time signature, the counts and the accents. The first one is done for you.

1 2 3 45 6 123 4 5 6

S w S w

1+ 2+ 3+4+ 1 + 2 + 3+ 4+

S w M S w M w

1 + 2+ 3 + 1+ 2+3+

S w S

1 2 3 456 7 8 9 123456 789

S w w S w

1 2 3 12 3

S S

1 + 2 + 3+ 1+2+ 3+

S w w w

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Theory Worksheet 5

The Hunting Song Schumann

vivace 8th 6th 8th 6th

123 45 6 1 2 3 4 5 6

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Answer the following questions about this excerpt.

1. Who is the composer? Schumann

2. How many counts are in every bar? six

3. Circle the correct meter for this piece.

Duple Triple Quadruple Irregular

4. What is the key signature? F Major

5. In measure 1, write the number name of each interval, underneath the treble and

bass staves. The sharp sign will not affect the number name of the interval.

6. In measures 3 and 4, write the counts in between the staves.

7. According to the Italian term in measure 1, how should this piece be played?

lively

8. What are the two kinds of rests used in measure 8? quarter and eighth

9. In measure 6, what kind of accidental is used? sharp

10. in measure 4, what are the names of the two leger notes in the bass clef?

C and F

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Theory Worksheet 6

A major triad is the first, third, and fifth notes of the major scale.

Draw the following scales and their triads. Label as above.

C Major Scale C Major Triad

G Major

A Major

G Major Scale G Major Triad

A Major Scale A Major Triad

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Bb Major Scale Bb Major Triad

D Major Scale D Major Triad

F Major Scale F Major Triad

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Theory Worksheet 7

1. In the first measure draw the sharps in order. In the second measure draw the flats in order. Show on both staves.

2. Add bar lines and the time signature. Write the meter in between the staves.

quadruple

duple

triple

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3. Write the number names of these intervals.

4. Draw each note in four more places.

names:

names:

names:

names:

2nd 5th 6th 6th 7th

7th 3rd 1st or prime 8th or octave 5th

3rd 2nd 6th 4th 3rd

7th 5th 8th 8th 1st

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Theory Worksheet 8

Write four bar combinations of notes and rests. Divide each line into two measures and show that you understand the correct grouping of notes. Include several intervals and be sure that staff notes and leger notes show stems going in the correct direction.

Write in 4/4 time

Write in 6/8 time

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Write in 3/4 time

Write in 9/8 time

The finished combinations need not sound musical if played, but if you wish, use these exercises to create a pleasing melody.