BUON CANTO VOICE STUDIO
Private Voice Instruction by Marisa Gray Atha, Soprano

 

 

Theory and Ear Training




SINGER'S THEORY:




































































FOR CURRENT STUDENTS:




Buon Canto Voice Studio incorporates the following elements into a method of "singer's theory," a combination of relevant music theory, ear training, and keyboard skills:

          1.         Piano Book:

                                 Rhythm Symbols and Values
                                 Time Signatures

          2.         Rhythm:

                                 Clapping and Counting using Rhythm Exercise Books

          3.         Rhythm in Repertoire:

                                 Practice Clapping and Counting within Student's Individual Repertoire
                                 Speaking Words in Rhythm

          4.         Solfege Part I:

                                 Solfege Scale in Major Keys
                                 Solfege Chords in Major Keys

          5.         Piano:

                                 Clefs and Notes on the Staff
                                 Notes on Keyboard
                                 Piano Packet #1
                                 Flashcards for Notes on the Staff

          6.         Solfege Part II:

                                 Intervals
                                 Chord Qualities

          7.         Circle of 5ths:

                                 Major Key Signatures
                                 Order of Sharps and Flats
                                 Practice Scales in Order of Circle
                                 Practice Scales in Order of Pitches
                                 Flashcards for Key Major Signatures

           8.         Sight-Singing:

                                  Exercises in Major Keys

           9.         Vocal Exercises:

                                  Playing and Singing Vocal Exercises and Warmups on Piano

           10.       Minor Keys:

                                  Minor Key Signatures
                                  Solfege Scales and Chords in Minor
                                  Sight-Singing Exercises in Minor
                                  Flashcards for Major and Minor Key Signatures

           11.       Optional Supplements:

                                  More Piano Practice (Book or Repertoire)
                                  Canons and Sight-Singing Exercises in Major and Minor
                                  Alfred Book of Theory
                                  Pentatonic Scales
                                  Transposition, Modulations, etc.
                                  Marchesi Vocal Exercises
                                  Ear Training Exercises



Please visit the Resources page to view some of the music theory and ear training information found in your student packets. 

Also, browse the theory, ear training, and piano links for further practice.

   


 

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