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Theory 101
Guitar 10-20-30

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Theory 101: Lines and Spaces in

Treble and Bass Clef
Treble Clef: This clef is used
for higher instruments and
higher notes.

Bass Clef: This clef is used for

lower instruments and lower
notes.

Come up with acronyms for both the lines and spaces in the treble clef!

E ________ G ________ B ________ D ________ F ________

F ________ A ________ C ________ E ________

Come up with acronyms for both the lines and spaces in the bass clef!

G ________ B ________ D________ F ________ A ________

A________ C ________ E________ G ________

Theory 101: Key Signatures and

Accidentals

The Flat Accidental: This accidental tells us that the note in

question goes one semitone lower than its usual position. For
example an regular E becomes a Eb.

The Sharp Accidental: This accidental tells us that the note in

question goes one semitone higher than its usual position. For
example an regular F becomes a F#.

Take a peek at the next page and you will see the notes labeled
as found on the neck of the guitar. Notice how some of the keys
on the piano and frets of the guitar have notes with slashes
between them e.g.. F#/Gb. This is a concept called
enharmonics. All that this means is that it is the same note with
a different name depending on whether you find it sharp or flat.
Although the pitch is the same it can be notated and written
differently.

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Theory 101: Major/Minor Scales

and the Circle of Fifths

Match the Key Signature

Name ________________
Date _________________

Draw a line from the Key Signature on the left to the Major Scale name on the right.

1.

C Major

2.

Eb Major

3.

Db Major

4.

Bb Major

5.

A Major

6.

D Major

7.

Ab Major

8.

G Major

9.

B Major

10.

F Major

11.

E Major
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Major Scales: The major scale is one of the most commonly

used musical scales, especially in Western music. It is one of the
diatonic scales. Like many musical scales it is made up of seven
notes: the eighth duplicates the first at double its frequency so
that it is called a higher octave of the same note.
The simplest major scale to write is C major, the only major scale
not to require sharps or flats:
C-D-E-F-G-A-B-C
A major scale is a diatonic scale. The sequence of intervals
between the notes of a major scale is:
whole, whole, half, whole, whole, whole, half

Minor Scales: The minor scale is one of the most commonly

used musical scales, especially in Western music. Like many
musical scales it is made up of seven notes: the eighth duplicates
the first at double its frequency so that it is called a higher octave
of the same note.
The simplest minor scale to write is A minor, the only minor scale
not to require sharps or flats:
A-B-C-D-E-F-G-A
A minor scale is a diatonic scale. The sequence of intervals
between the notes of a minor scale is:
whole, half, whole, whole, half, whole, whole

***Whole VS Half Steps: A whole step contains two semitones

whereas a half step only contains one.***

Notating Scales and Piano Keys (Treble)

Name __________________

Write the Key Sign and notes to the E Flat Major Scale on the staff below (2 Octaves starting from the lowest E Flat).

Write the notes to the E Flat Major Scale on the piano below (2 Octaves).

Write the Key Sign and notes to the A Flat Major Scale on the staff below (2 Octaves).

Write the notes to the A Flat Major Scale on the piano below (2 Octaves).

Write the Key Sign and notes to the D Flat Major Scale on the staff below (2 Octaves).

Write the notes to the D Flat Major Scale on the piano below (2 Octaves).

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Counting Rhythms and Rests Chart

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Music involves a lot of math! Notes can be added together, subtracted,

multiplied and divided. Use the examples below to help you with music quizzes and songs.

Whole Note
4 counts

Half Note
2 counts

Dotted Half Note

3 counts

Whole Rest
4 counts

Half Rest
2 counts

Quarter Note
1 count

Eighth Note
1/2 count

Quarter Rest
1 count

Sixteenth Note
1/4 count

Eighth Rest
1/2 count

Sixteenth Rest
1/4 count

Examples:

4 counts

2 counts

4 counts

2 counts

6 counts

1 count

= 4 counts

= 2 counts

Counting Rhythms Chart

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Name ________________________

Music involves a lot of math! Notes can be added together, subtracted,

multiplied and divided. Use the examples below to help you with your
music quizzes and songs.

Whole Note = 4 counts

Dotted Half Note = 3 counts

Eighth Note = 1/2 count

2 Eighth Notes = 1 count

Half Note = 2 counts

Quarter Note = 1 count

Sixteenth Note = 1/4 count

4 Sixteenth Notes = 1 count

Examples

= 6

= 6

= 2

= 2

= 13

= 2

= 1

= 5

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= 8

= 1

= 4

= 14

Bar Lines and Beats

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Date: ________________

Draw in the correct bar lines to complete the notation below:

Draw in the notes, rests and rhythms to correctly complete each measure below.
(Each measure should add up to 4 beats using notes and rests.)

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Signs of the Times

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Circle the measures that have an incorrect

number of beats in them. Look at the time
signature at the beginning of each section.

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Count Me In

Date: ______________________

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1. Add a note to complete the measures

with the correct counts.

2. Add a note to complete the measures

with the correct counts.

3. Cross out the note that makes each measure

have an incorrect number of counts.

4. Cross out the note that makes each measure

have an incorrect number of counts.

5. Write two measures of music in

3/4 time.

6. Write two measures of music in

4/4 time.

7. Write two measures of music in

2/4 time using quarter and half notes.

8. Write two measures of music in

4/4 time using whole, half, or quarter notes.

9. Write the C Major Scale in

order using quarter notes. Write this in
the Treble and Bass Clef.

10. Write two measures of music in

4/4 time using whole, half, or quarter
notes and using notes in the C Major Scale.
Copy your Treble Clef notes to the Bass Clef.

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Theory 101: Building Major/

Minor Chords

A chord is a combination of three notes played at the same time

to create harmony. The basic triad uses the 1-3 and 5 of the scale
to create this.
Major Chords: A major chord consists of a root, a major third,
and a perfect fifth. For example, the C Major chord includes the
notes C, E, and G. The E is a major third above the C; the G is a
perfect fifth above the C.
Heres a quick look at how to build major chords on every note of
the scale:

Minor Chords: The main difference between a major chord and a

minor chord is the third. Although a major chord utilizes a major
third, a minor chord flattens that interval to create a minor third.
The fifth is the same.
In other words, a minor chord consists of a root, a minor third, and
a perfect fifth. This is sometimes notated 1-3-5. For example,
the C minor chord includes the notes C, E, and G.
Heres a quick look at how to build minor chords on every note of
the scale:

Complete the Chord (Major)

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_____________________
Name
Add the missing note to each question to make it a major chord.
1

G Major

C Major

A Major

A Flat Major

10

E Major

13

D Flat Major

11

G Flat Major

E Flat Major

12

B Flat Major

14

F Sharp Major

F Major

D Major

B Major

15

C Sharp Major

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C Flat Major

Complete the Chord (Minor)

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Name
Add the missing 'middle' note (a minor third above the root) to each question to make it a minor chord.
1

G Minor

C Minor

A Minor

A Flat Minor

10

E Minor

13

D Flat Minor

11

G Flat Minor

E Flat Minor

12

B Flat Minor

14

F Sharp Minor

F Minor

D Minor

B Minor

15

C Sharp Minor

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C Flat Minor

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Intro to Composition
Using the manuscript paper below write out a melody of your own using the
G Major Scale which we have learned in class. Ensure that you have
added the correct clef, bar lines, key signature, time signature, and that all
bars add up to the correct number of beats. This is a chance for you to be
creative and truly create music with your own mind. Be ready to show the
class your melody once all are completed. Melodies should be a minimum
of eight notes but there is no maximum limit. Remember to give your work
a title!