RCM Music Theory Level 1–Lessons and Games

Can music theory be as much fun as a carnival? Absolutely!

Colorful animation, lively narration, and engaging games keep kids entertained and focused while they learn important basics like time signatures and musical scales. And just like their other favorite game apps, reaching new levels keeps kids encouraged and motivated. Best of all, this app is part of The Royal Conservatory’s renowned system of music study specifically designed to ensure young learners enjoy the full benefits of music making.

The study of music theory:
• boosts aural awareness
• develops analytical thinking
• encourages creativity

With these invaluable skills, young musicians will gain a deeper understanding of the music they hear and play! Developing expertise in the eight areas of study covered in this app build a foundation for well-rounded musical training and lifelong music making.

In this app, over 30 learning objectives support student success at Level 1 of The RCM Certificate Program.

**Key Features of RCM Music Theory 1**
- 16 lessons bring Level 1music theory basics to life
- 9 interactive musical games engage students
- 130+ individual lesson pages specifically designed for kids
- 45+ minutes of animation and narration encourage active learning
- 30+ learning objectives cover 8 areas of study including pitch, rhythm, scales, chords, music history,
melody and composition, intervals, and musical terms and signs
- Musical stories of famous works unfold with exciting Guided Listening
- Theory concepts aligned with RCM Level 1 Theory

**Theory concepts covered**
Pitch and Notation
• notes up to and including two ledger lines above and below the treble staff and bass staff
•accidentals: sharp, flat, and natural
•half steps and whole steps
•measure numbers

Rhythm and Meter
•dotted half notes and rests
•3/4 time signature
•ties

Scales
•the major scale pattern
•scale degree names: tonic and dominant
•G and F major scales
•key signatures: G major, F major, A minor

Intervals
•harmonic and melodic intervals
•interval sizes up to and including an octave (numerical size only)

Chords
•tonic triad of C, G, F major, and A minor in root position (solid/blocked or broken form)
•triad structure: root, third, fifth

Music History
•Peter and the Wolf by Sergei Prokofiev
•Carnival of the Animals by Camille Saint-Saëns (The Elephant, Kangaroos, Aquarium, The Swan)

Musical Terms and Signs
•allegro, andante, a tempo, diminuendo, dim., lento, moderato, ritardando, rit., tempo, common time, double bar line, fermata, tie, piano, staccato, review from RCM Preparatory level

Melody and Composition
•motives
•composition of a short melody (in a major key, with a given rhythm, using repeated notes and notes moving by step, ending on a tonic)