The APsolute RecAP: Music Theory Edition

The APsolute RecAP: Music Theory Edition - Phrase Relationships

Episode 44 recaps motives, segments, sequences (1:02), phrases (1:54) and periods (2:14). Break it down in an example by Erik Satie (3:27) and then test yourself by label

The APsolute RecAP: Music Theory Edition - Part Writing

Episode 44 recaps types of secondary chords, a TLDR of voice leading rules (3:03), practice part writing tips (3:55), and listening examples (4:48). Question of the day:

The APsolute RecAP: Music Theory Edition - Sequences

Episode 43 discusses the two types of sequences: melodic and harmonic. Listen to examples by Bach (2:57), Tchaikovsky (4:19), and Holst (5:44). Question of the day: If t

The APsolute RecAP: Music Theory Edition - Predominant Seventh Chords

Episode 42 will lead you through what classifies a predominant seventh chord (1:14), how voice leading rules apply (1:46), and all about the cadential 64 (3:49). Finish o

The APsolute RecAP: Music Theory Edition - Voice Leading

Episode 41 recaps the rules around seventh chord progression voice leading (1:03) Dive into the example I-V4/3-I6 (3:47). Question of the day: What are the Arabic numera

The APsolute RecAP: Music Theory Edition - Dictations

Episode 40 has practice FRQ dictations. One rhythmic only (1:26) to warm you up for doing rhythmic and melodic. The melodic dictation (3:44) and harmonic dictation (9:00)

The APsolute RecAP: Music Theory Edition - Seventh Chords

Episode 39 reviews how to find the quality of a seventh interval (1:19). Then dive into major-major seventh chords (1:43), major-minor seventh chords (2:08), minor-minor

The APsolute RecAP: Music Theory Edition - Key Relationships

Episode 38 has tips on how to identify a key signature without memorizing them all (0:49) and what keys would be common to modulate to (3:58). You can also double check w

The APsolute RecAP: Music Theory Edition - Rhythmic Patterns

Episode 37 walks through meter and time signature. Get some tips on identifying simple and compound (1:40) then for duple, triple and quadruple (1:58). Listen to examples

The APsolute RecAP: Music Theory Edition - Pitch and Rhythm

Episode 36 truly aims to maximize your understanding and minimize your need for memorization. Understand exactly how the clefs work in order to never need to memorize a m

The APsolute RecAP: Music Theory Edition - Modes and Form Listening Identification Quiz

Episode 35 has three listening questions to challenge you on your ability to identify modes and common formal sections. Question 1 (1:04), Question 2 (3:25) and Question

The APsolute RecAP: Music Theory Edition - Common Formal Sections

Episode 34 describes the different types of sections of music that you will need to be able to identify in multiple choice questions for the exam (1:03). Hear examples of

The APsolute RecAP: Music Theory Edition - Modes

Episode 33 leads you through all seven modes with listening examples. Ionian (1:04), Dorian (1:49), Phrygian (2:26), Lydian (3:16), Mixolydian (5:24), Aeolian (6:10), and

The APsolute RecAP: Music Theory Edition - Tonicization Through Secondary Leading Tone Chords

Episode 32 shows how secondary leading tones are resolved (1:13), how to make secondary leading tones on the most logical scale degrees (4:19), and how an example appears

The APsolute RecAP: Music Theory Edition - Tonicization Through Secondary Dominant Chords

Episode 31 shows how to make secondary dominant chords (1:45) how to label them (2:43) and how to recognize them in two examples of music (3:59). Question of the day (6:

The APsolute RecAP: Music Theory Edition - Embellishing Tones Dictation

Episode 30 will test your knowledge on embellishing tones with 10 listening examples to identify (1:08). For further practice, notate each example in the key of C major.

The APsolute RecAP: Music Theory Edition - Suspensions and Retardations

Episode #29 shows the last two embellishing tones needed for the exam. Suspension (1:05) and retardations (1:54) are closely related. Listen to examples of both and quiz

The APsolute RecAP: Music Theory Edition - Appoggiaturas and Pedal Points

Episode 28 will lead you through examples embellishing tones. We will review appoggiaturas (0:59), acciaccaturas (1:30) bass pedal points (3:54) and other voice pedal poi

The APsolute RecAP: Music Theory Edition - Anticipations and Escape Tones

Episode #27 continues the exploration of embellishing tones. Dive into examples of anticipations (1:59) and escape tones (3:25). Quiz yourself with four melodic dictation

The APsolute RecAP: Music Theory Edition - Passing Tones and Neighbor Tones

Episode #26 is our first dive into embellishing tones. We will go over the characteristics of two types, passing tones (1:00) and neighbor tones (1:30). Notice the 18th c