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pebbli94

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Hi all,

I'm just about to begin lessons with a new Grade 6 theory student, and was hoping I could have some tips on how I could start the first lesson (it's an hour long). Should I start with an introduction to chords and figured bass? How should I structure my lesson?

Thanks

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m1469

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Re: Teaching Music Theory

Reply #1 on: December 28, 2012, 04:58:06 PM

It depends on what they currently know and what they will need to know. There should be some guidelines on what a grade 6 theory student knows currently, or what it took to get there, and if you are working in a graded system, there should be guidelines on what they will need to get to know in each year. I would recommend you use that as your basic structure and organization, but see if there are any gaps which may need reinforcement.

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49410enrique

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Re: Teaching Music Theory

Reply #2 on: December 31, 2012, 05:07:09 PM

might be handy, all sorts of good stuff in here

Whiteside - Indispensables of Piano Playing.pdf (4149.42 kB - downloaded 60 times.)

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benzwm02

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Re: Teaching Music Theory

Reply #3 on: January 04, 2013, 02:12:52 AM

What does the student want to learn? First, you need to define your goals... music theory is a wide topic.

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