FLORENCE-Beginning Music Theory Classes (for Adults) starting on Thursday, July 1at the Florence-Lauderdale Public Library. Classes held in 2nd floor Collaboratory you can registerby contacting 256-764-6564 ext. 127 or classes@flpl.org.
Strings, Woodwinds, Brass
Become familiar with the types of instruments and the roles they play in creating music. Listen to demonstrations of various instruments and learn to recognize them. Become acquainted with treble and bass clefs.
Thursday, July 1, 10:30 am-12:00 pm
Staff and Note Names
Become familiar with the music staff, note names, and ledger lines. Interactive activities will allow you to practice identifying note names on the staff.
Thursday, July 8, 10:30 am-12:00 pm
Note Values/Duration
Learn the types of notes, how to count their values, and when to rest.
Thursday, July 15, 10:30 am-12:00 pm
Measures, Key, and Time Signatures
Get your clapping hands and counting skills ready! We’ll talk about key and time signatures and how to count the values in each measure.
Thursday, July 22, 10:30 am-12:00 pm
Dots and Ties; Steps and Accidentals
You’ve learned about notes and their values but what do the dots and ties mean? What about the piano’s black keys and how do you know when to play them? In this class, we’ll learn about those half steps that make all the difference in keys and the tone of a composition.
Thursday, July 29, 10:30 am-12:00 pm
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