Theorie lessen bij DSOPM

Learn more about intervals and chord diagrams, why you like a certain song and not another song, how do you write a guitar riff on a certain melody line?
Theory lessons are given on Saturday as a group and are subdivided into levels A, B and C. Level A is for advanced students, level C for beginners and level B is in between. In addition, it is also possible to take individual theory lessons during the week, both via Skype and in real-life. During the intake day and after every period there are test moments where we map the level of the students and keep an eye on whether they are on schedule for a possible admission. We also look at whether a switch to another theory group is possible. Entrance exams from different conservatories will be treated so that students know what to expect. The lessons last 45 minutes. The lessons are roughly divided into two main topics: time and pitch.

Below you will find a list of terms with the most important terms that are discussed during the theory lessons.
The following topics are dealt with in time: form and rhythm. In these lessons you learn:
- Know the shape of a pop song better and apply it in your own songs
- Create a form scheme by ear
- To know alternative forms for the pop song from jazz and classical music
- Knowing and applying measure sizes, duration, subdivisions and their notation
- How to make a rhythmic dictation
- Create your own study plan and exercises for tackling rhythmic problems

We spend the other lessons on everything that has to do with pitch and that is quite something. You learn in these lessons:
- Know and apply the Western tone system with the 12 tones and the keys
- Reading notes
- What tone kicks are and how you can use them
- Knowing and applying scales (major, minors, church scale, pentatonic and symmetrical)
- Recognize intervals by sight and by hearing
- Knowing and applying chords (triads, treble, additions and reversals are covered)
- Make chord progressions by ear
- Arrange and edit chord charts and melodies with vocal and modulations
- How to make a melodic dictation
- To use what you have learned in analyzing existing music and creating your own music