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Basic - Clapback Rhythm Ear Trainer
The objective of the "Clapback Rhythm Ear Trainer" is to help you master basic rhythm clapback skills in 4/4 time. Each card is one measure using the following note and rest values: half, quarter and eighth. You will hear one measure of the basic beat and then the rhythm. Clap back the rhythmic pattern that you hear while counting out loud (1 + 2 + 3 + 4 +). Listen to the answer, then clap and count the rhythm again. Learn more with the Basic Workbook - UltimateMusicTheory.com
55  cards
Basic - Melody Direction Ear Trainer
The objective of "Melody Direction Ear Trainer" is to help you master your ear training skills in identifying the sound of melody direction. A melody may have an ascending pitch, descending pitch, repeated pitch or a combination of more than one direction. Listen and identify the melodic interval direction of each four note melody. Learn more with the Basic Workbook - UltimateMusicTheory.com
85  cards
Concert Instruments Trivia
Learn and recognize common instruments used in today's music performance, including orchestra, chamber music, and concert band. Learn more with Ultimate Music Theory Workbooks, Videos and Online Courses. UltimateMusicTheory.com
33  cards
Advanced - Non-Chord Tones
The objective of "Non-Chord Tones" is to help you identify the different types of non-chord tones, how they are used and the theory behind their use. A non-chord tone is a note which is not part of the accompanying harmony. They may be diatonic or chromatic additions, usually used to smooth out a melodic line or to create a more interesting melody. Learn more with the Advanced Workbook - UltimateMusicTheory.com
27  cards
Advanced - The Seven Modes
The objective of "The Seven Modes" is to help you learn the seven basic diatonic modes built on the Major scale. Upon mastery of this deck, you will be able to identify a mode by the intervals of the scale degrees by which it is constructed, through the visual and the audio. All seven modes are shown in the key of C Major for simplicity, but regardless of key, the intervals between each scale degree remain the same. Learn more with the Advanced Workbook - UltimateMusicTheory.com
28  cards
Advanced - Harmonic Cadences
The objective of "Harmonic Cadences" is to help you quickly and correctly identify harmonic cadences. A cadence is defined as a harmonic or melodic configuration designed to create a sense of resolution. It is a chord progression that includes at least two chords, acting as a conclusion to a phrase, section or piece of music. This deck will introduce you to the various harmonic cadences used in Western music theory. Learn more with the Advanced Workbook - UltimateMusicTheory.com
34  cards
Intermediate - Closely Related Keys
The objective of "Closely Related Keys" is to help you quickly and correctly identify all of the closely related keys for any given key. A closely related key is one that shares common tones with an original given key. Specifically, it is the original key's relative Major or minor, the keys both up and down a fifth from the original key, in addition to their relative Major or minor keys. Learn more with the Intermediate Workbook - UltimateMusicTheory.com
26  cards
World Performance Halls Trivia
The objective of "World Performance Halls Trivia" is to help you learn and recognize various well-known performance halls around the world. You will learn to identify them by sight, with the answers of the cards offering various facts about each interesting Performance Hall. Learn more with Ultimate Music Theory Workbooks, Videos and Online Courses. UltimateMusicTheory.com
32  cards

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