Grade 11
Music
Study Notes
,Disclaimer:
The following study notes, formula sheets, and summaries are intended for educa onal purposes and personal reference. They should not
replace official textbooks, classroom instruc on, or professional advice. While efforts have been made to ensure accuracy, these materials
may contain errors or omissions. Users are encouraged to cross-reference this informa on with authorita ve sources and consult with
educators or subject ma er experts for clarifica on or addi onal guidance. The use of these materials is at the reader's discre on, and the
creators and distributors of these materials are not responsible for any consequences resul ng from their use
, Contents
Theory Notes ........................................................................................................................................... 5
Music Theory Fundamentals............................................................................................................... 5
8-Bar Melody with Bass Lines ............................................................................................................. 5
Crea ng Melodies ........................................................................................................................... 5
Naming Chords in Type and Posi on .................................................................................................. 5
Chord Iden fica on ........................................................................................................................ 5
Compound Intervals............................................................................................................................ 6
Interval Types .................................................................................................................................. 6
Passing 6/4 Scales (Major, Minor, Whole Tone, Blues, Chroma c) ..................................................... 6
Scale Types ...................................................................................................................................... 6
Resolving Dominant 7th Chords.......................................................................................................... 6
Chord Resolu on............................................................................................................................. 6
Simple, Compound, and Irregular Time .............................................................................................. 6
Time Signatures............................................................................................................................... 6
History of Music Notes ............................................................................................................................ 8
Rock and Pop:...................................................................................................................................... 8
David Bowie: ................................................................................................................................... 8
Spice Girls: ....................................................................................................................................... 8
Michael Jackson .............................................................................................................................. 8
Prince .............................................................................................................................................. 9
Hugh Masekela ................................................................................................................................ 9
Miriam Makeba ............................................................................................................................... 9
The Roman c Style Period: ............................................................................................................... 10
Characteris cs ............................................................................................................................... 10
Tchaikovsky.................................................................................................................................... 10
Chopin, Liszt, and Paganini ............................................................................................................ 10
Mendelssohn Violin Concerto ....................................................................................................... 11
The Art Song and "Der Erlkönig" ................................................................................................... 11
Modern Style Period: 20th Century Music: ...................................................................................... 12
Transi on to the 20th Century ...................................................................................................... 12
Technological Advancements ........................................................................................................ 12
Elements/Ingredients of Music ............................................................................................................. 13
Fundamental Elements ..................................................................................................................... 13
Music
Study Notes
,Disclaimer:
The following study notes, formula sheets, and summaries are intended for educa onal purposes and personal reference. They should not
replace official textbooks, classroom instruc on, or professional advice. While efforts have been made to ensure accuracy, these materials
may contain errors or omissions. Users are encouraged to cross-reference this informa on with authorita ve sources and consult with
educators or subject ma er experts for clarifica on or addi onal guidance. The use of these materials is at the reader's discre on, and the
creators and distributors of these materials are not responsible for any consequences resul ng from their use
, Contents
Theory Notes ........................................................................................................................................... 5
Music Theory Fundamentals............................................................................................................... 5
8-Bar Melody with Bass Lines ............................................................................................................. 5
Crea ng Melodies ........................................................................................................................... 5
Naming Chords in Type and Posi on .................................................................................................. 5
Chord Iden fica on ........................................................................................................................ 5
Compound Intervals............................................................................................................................ 6
Interval Types .................................................................................................................................. 6
Passing 6/4 Scales (Major, Minor, Whole Tone, Blues, Chroma c) ..................................................... 6
Scale Types ...................................................................................................................................... 6
Resolving Dominant 7th Chords.......................................................................................................... 6
Chord Resolu on............................................................................................................................. 6
Simple, Compound, and Irregular Time .............................................................................................. 6
Time Signatures............................................................................................................................... 6
History of Music Notes ............................................................................................................................ 8
Rock and Pop:...................................................................................................................................... 8
David Bowie: ................................................................................................................................... 8
Spice Girls: ....................................................................................................................................... 8
Michael Jackson .............................................................................................................................. 8
Prince .............................................................................................................................................. 9
Hugh Masekela ................................................................................................................................ 9
Miriam Makeba ............................................................................................................................... 9
The Roman c Style Period: ............................................................................................................... 10
Characteris cs ............................................................................................................................... 10
Tchaikovsky.................................................................................................................................... 10
Chopin, Liszt, and Paganini ............................................................................................................ 10
Mendelssohn Violin Concerto ....................................................................................................... 11
The Art Song and "Der Erlkönig" ................................................................................................... 11
Modern Style Period: 20th Century Music: ...................................................................................... 12
Transi on to the 20th Century ...................................................................................................... 12
Technological Advancements ........................................................................................................ 12
Elements/Ingredients of Music ............................................................................................................. 13
Fundamental Elements ..................................................................................................................... 13
