Introduction to Score Reading
An introduction to music notation, terminology, and score elements, so that you can learn how to follow along in a score with your favorite opera recordings.
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Introduction Video
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Lecture Video: Notation, Melody, and Harmony
Lecture Video: Scales and Key Signatures
Handout: Melody, Harmony, and Introductory Score Reading Terminology
Handout: Note Name Practice Activity
Handout: Accidentals Practice Activity
Answer Key: Accidentals Practice Activity
Additional Reading: Note Names and Clefs
Additional Reading: Scales and Key Signatures
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Lecture Video: Rhythm - Terminology and Notation
Lecture Video: Time Signatures
Handout: Rhythm Terminology
Handout: Rhythmic Values Practice Activity
Answer Key: Rhythmic Value Practice Activity
Handout: Time Signatures Practice Activity
Answer Key: Time Signature Practice Activity
Additional Reading: Rhythmic Values and Time Signatures
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Lecture Video: Dynamics, Articulation, and Tempo
Handout: Dynamics, Articulation, and Tempo Terminology
Additional Reading: Dynamics, Articulation, and Tempo
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Lecture Video: Timbre and Texture
Handout: Musical Texture Terminology
Additional Listening: Instrument Guides by The Philharmonia Orchestra
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Lecture Video: Musical Form
Handout: Musical Form Terminology
Handout: Da Capo Aria Practice Activity
Audio Clip for Da Capo Aria Practice Activity
Answer Key: Da Capo Aria Practice Activity
Additional Reading & Listening: "The Operatic Aria" from OPERA 101
Additional Reading: Grove Dictionary of Music - History of the Aria
Annotated Scores for Additional Practice
Circle of Fifths Video Lesson