Key Signature Boot Camp

Music theory intensive training

What you'll learn
All the Major key signatures
How to use the Circle of Fifths
All the minor key signatures
Key signatures in Treble and Bass clef
Requirements
Note names in Treble and Bass Clef
What a Tone, Semitone and Octave is
The function of Sharps and Flats
The function of Enharmonic note names
If you don't already know these, don't worry! These basics are contained in my course "Music Fundamentals for Beginners":
Description
Learn all the Key Signatures for good - no more suffering in C# Major!We'll be using the Circle of Fifths - the basis of all Music Theory to understand and memorize key signatures.Benefits of learning all the key signatures:Improve your sight-readingImprove your playing technique, no matter what instrument you playImprove your song-writingImprove your improvizingYou'll be able to:explore a wider selection of music with less effortread sheet music much more easilywrite better songs because you won't be restricted to the same old keysget more gigs if you're a working musician because you can read and play in any keyBy the end of this course, you will be able to:remember how many sharps/flats a key hasname the sharps and flats in orderwrite key signatures in treble and bass clefwrite, understand and use the Circle of 5thswork out a key signature using the Circle of FifthsYou'll have a thorough understanding of the basis of all music theory - the Circle of 5ths. From there, you can take your knowledge of music and music theory as far as you want, even to university level.Who this course is for:Self-taught piano players and guitar playersInstrumentalists that play by ear, whether amateur or professionalMusic students that have taken an online course on piano or guitar (or other instrument)Music studentsJazz players wanting to audition for formal music studyWorking musicians who want more gigsThere's much more to life than C Major!Q & AWhat instrument, software and equipment do I need?None. I provide you with everything you need to succeed, including work sheets, lectures and practice sessions.Why a Boot Camp?Learning key signatures is a bit like learning to ride a bicycle - you only have to learn it once. It's not like some subjects where it gets more complicated as it goes along. However, most people are taught just the easy key signatures first, such as C Major, so they get stuck with anything over 4 Sharps or Flats. By focusing exclusively on key signatures in a boot camp setting, not only will you learn and remember all of them, you'll have a thorough understanding of how they work.What happens in the boot camp?The course is a combination of short rote learning sessions, writing exercises,  plus critical thinking exercises and theory lectures so you can make the logical connections for an in-depth understanding of music and how it works.What if I don't have time to study every day?Let's face it, learning can be hard work. That's why I created a 'boot camp' - to provide a structured learning experience so you can get the learning key signatures over and done with as quickly and painlessly as possible! But you can also work at your own pace. You'll still get the information you need to succeed at the course.Who is the instructor?I (Anne Plummer) am a musician whose entire career depends on being able to read music fluently. I wished I’d understood much earlier that there is a difference between music that is difficult to read versus music that is difficult to play. I know how complex written music can look, but with my unique approach, you’ll soon thoroughly understand even the most tricky key signature.If you are unsatisfied with this course, you can ask for a full refund as there is a 30 day money back guaranteed by Udemy.Reading music is a skill that will allow you to discover more of the music you love. Reading in any key signature with confidence will take you on an amazing musical journey. After taking this course, you’ll pick up your instrument and fly!I can’t wait to see you in the course!Enrol now to play more of the music you love and discover more music.Kind regards,Anne.

Overview

Section 1: Welcome to the Course!

Lecture 1 Welcome to Bootcamp

Section 2: Day 1 - Basic Training

Lecture 2 Day 1 Bootcamp Briefing

Lecture 3 Order of sharps and flats: Hear and speak the alpha names

Lecture 4 Order of sharps & flats on the stave

Lecture 5 Circle of 5ths: Order of sharps and flats

Lecture 6 Why are their different key signatures?

Lecture 7 Circle of 5ths Overview

Section 3: 7 sharps flats and no sharps/flats

Lecture 8 Day 2 Bootcamp Briefing

Lecture 9 Warm up: order of Sharps and flats practice

Lecture 10 Practice Session: alpha order of sharps/flats on Circle of 5ths

Lecture 11 Order of sharps is the reverse of order of flats

Lecture 12 C Major, C# Major and C-flat Major

Lecture 13 15 key signatures but only 12 semitones in an octave

Section 4: 6 sharps flats

Lecture 14 Day 3 Bootcamp Briefing

Lecture 15 Warmup: Order of Sharps and Flats

Lecture 16 Calculating up a 5th on the stave

Lecture 17 A feat of endurance: around the Circle of 5ths

Lecture 18 The Tritone: the 'devil's interval' of music theory

Lecture 19 Finding the tritone using circle of 5ths

Lecture 20 F-sharp Major and G-flat Major - look different but sound the same

Section 5: Two methods linking key signatures to keys

Lecture 21 Method 1: counting up on your fingers

Lecture 22 Method 2: working with musical notation

Section 6: 5 sharps flats

Lecture 23 Day 4 Bootcamp Briefing

Lecture 24 Warmup: Order of Sharps and Flats

Lecture 25 Rule for naming of the keys

Lecture 26 Simplified: Counting up a 5th around the Circle of Fifths

Lecture 27 B Major and D-flat Major: 5 sharps or flats

Lecture 28 Hearing a 5th and 4th

Section 7: 4 sharps flats

Lecture 29 Day 5 Bootcamp Briefing

Lecture 30 Warmup: Order sharps, flats

Lecture 31 How to count up a perfect 4th

Lecture 32 E Major and A-flat Major: 4 sharps, 4 flats

Section 8: 3 sharps flats

Lecture 33 Day 6 Bootcamp Briefing

Lecture 34 Easy way to count up 5ths right around the Circle using fingers and rule

Lecture 35 A Major and E-flat Major: 3 sharps, 3 flats

Section 9: 2 sharps flats

Lecture 36 Day 7 Bootcamp Briefing

Lecture 37 Actual vs. implied key changes

Lecture 38 D Major and B-flat Major: 2 sharps, 2 flats

Section 10: 1 sharp flat

Lecture 39 Day 8 Bootcamp Briefing

Lecture 40 Simplifying key changes using enharmonic equivalents

Lecture 41 G Major and F Major: 1 sharp, 1 flat

Section 11: Minor scales

Lecture 42 Day 9 Bootcamp Briefing

Lecture 43 Minor Scales 1

Lecture 44 Minor Scales 2

Lecture 45 Minor Scales 3: how to work out the relative minor

Lecture 46 Minor Scales 4

Section 12: You did it!

Lecture 47 How to make it stick

Lecture 48 Congratulations!

Musicians and music students interested in improving their sight-reading,People interested in music theory,Song writers and composers interested in writing better songs,Piano players, guitar players, etc. interested in improving their playing technique