The APsolute RecAP: Music Theory Edition

Episode 44 recaps motives, segments, sequences (1:02), phrases (1:54) and periods (2:14). Break it down in an example by Erik Satie (3:27) and then test yourself by labeling in the way you'd be expected to for the exam (6:12)Question of the day: What types of phrases are in the folk song “Cockles and Mussels?” (8:52)Thank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Music Theory Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2022 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE

Episode 44 recaps types of secondary chords, a TLDR of voice leading rules (3:03), practice part writing tips (3:55), and listening examples (4:48).Question of the day: What would the roman numeral analysis be of the progression: C, Em, D, G, C? (5:39)Thank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Music Theory Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2022 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE

Episode 43 discusses the two types of sequences: melodic and harmonic. Listen to examples by Bach (2:57), Tchaikovsky (4:19), and Holst (5:44).Question of the day: If the first motif of Bach's Little Fugue starts with G, D, Bb, and the second voice enters with a sequence starting a perfect fourth below, what are the first three notes of the second sequence? (6:59)Thank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Music Theory Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2021 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE

Episode 42 will lead you through what classifies a predominant seventh chord (1:14), how voice leading rules apply (1:46), and all about the cadential 64 (3:49). Finish off with some major mode examples of progressions (4:40) and some in the minor mode as well (5:26).Question of the day: Which inversion of a supertonic seventh chord is the least common predominant chord? (6:25)Thank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Music Theory Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2021 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE

Episode 41 recaps the rules around seventh chord progression voice leading (1:03) Dive into the example I-V4/3-I6 (3:47).Question of the day: What are the Arabic numerals for the root and each inversion of seventh chords? (5:53)Thank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Music Theory Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2021 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE

Episode 40 has practice FRQ dictations. One rhythmic only (1:26) to warm you up for doing rhythmic and melodic. The melodic dictation (3:44) and harmonic dictation (9:00) are administered almost exactly as they would be on the exam.Question of the day: How long is the FRQ section of the exam? (15:22)Thank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Music Theory Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2021 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE

Episode 39 reviews how to find the quality of a seventh interval (1:19). Then dive into major-major seventh chords (1:43), major-minor seventh chords (2:08), minor-minor seventh chords (2:35), half diminished seventh chords (2:57), fully diminished seventh chords (3:29) and augmented seventh chords (3:47). Remind yourself of how to make each chord inversion (4:49) and finish with notating some practice examples (6:31).Question of the day: What are the pitches of an E augmented minor seventh chord? (9:00)Thank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Music Theory Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2021 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE

Episode 38 has tips on how to identify a key signature without memorizing them all (0:49) and what keys would be common to modulate to (3:58). You can also double check what you need to know for the exam (7:31).Question of the day: What is the relative key of C# major? (8:03)Thank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Music Theory Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2021 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE

Episode 37 walks through meter and time signature. Get some tips on identifying simple and compound (1:40) then for duple, triple and quadruple (1:58). Listen to examples of simple meter rhythmic patterns (4:00) and compound meter rhythmic patterns (4:45).Question of the day: Can you classify the meter of the time signature ¾? (6:11)Thank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Music Theory Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2021 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE

Episode 36 truly aims to maximize your understanding and minimize your need for memorization. Understand exactly how the clefs work in order to never need to memorize a mnemonic device. Of course, I'll throw in a few fun sentences just in case (1:33). Then, get a quick summary of all the rhythmic note and rest values (4:23).Question of the day: What is the name of the clef that is two lines or a rectangle? (5:57)Thank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Music Theory Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2021 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE

Episode 35 has three listening questions to challenge you on your ability to identify modes and common formal sections. Question 1 (1:04), Question 2 (3:25) and Question 3 (4:35). Don't forget these words of wisdom before taking your exam! (6:13)Question of the day: What notation navigation marker is a circle with a cross through it? (6:48)Thank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Music Theory Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2021 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE

Episode 34 describes the different types of sections of music that you will need to be able to identify in multiple choice questions for the exam (1:03). Hear examples of these common formal sections in “Ubi Caritas” (3:42) and an APsolutely unique song parody (5:01).Question of the day: What does al segno mean? (10:47)Thank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Music Theory Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2021 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE

Episode 33 leads you through all seven modes with listening examples. Ionian (1:04), Dorian (1:49), Phrygian (2:26), Lydian (3:16), Mixolydian (5:24), Aeolian (6:10), and Locrian. (6:45)Question of the day: What mode starts on ti? (7:44)Thank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Music Theory Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2021 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE

Episode 32 shows how secondary leading tones are resolved (1:13), how to make secondary leading tones on the most logical scale degrees (4:19), and how an example appears in Brahms Intermezzo Op.119, No.3 (6:53).Question of the day: In the key of A major, what would the secondary leading tone chord be for the dominant of this mode? (7:50)Thank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Music Theory Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2021 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE

Episode 31 shows how to make secondary dominant chords (1:45) how to label them (2:43) and how to recognize them in two examples of music (3:59).Question of the day (6:44): In the key of D major, what would the secondary dominant chord be for the submediant of this mode?Thank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Music Theory Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2021 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE

Episode 30 will test your knowledge on embellishing tones with 10 listening examples to identify (1:08). For further practice, notate each example in the key of C major.Question of the day: What type of embellishing tone from this episode will not likely show up on the AP exam? (6:06)Thank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Music Theory Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2021 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE

Episode #29 shows the last two embellishing tones needed for the exam. Suspension (1:05) and retardations (1:54) are closely related. Listen to examples of both and quiz your ear at the end (3:29).Question of the day: What embellishing tone is approached by step and left by a leap? (4:35).Thank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Music Theory Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2021 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE

Episode 28 will lead you through examples embellishing tones. We will review appoggiaturas (0:59), acciaccaturas (1:30) bass pedal points (3:54) and other voice pedal points (5:01).Question of the day: Music does not always use Italian terms. What are the German words for appoggiatura and acciaccatura?Thank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Music Theory Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2021 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE

Episode #27 continues the exploration of embellishing tones. Dive into examples of anticipations (1:59) and escape tones (3:25). Quiz yourself with four melodic dictations (4:07).Question of the day: How is nota cambiata different than an escape tone? (5:35)Thank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Music Theory Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2021 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE

Episode #26 is our first dive into embellishing tones. We will go over the characteristics of two types, passing tones (1:00) and neighbor tones (1:30). Notice the 18th century trends specific to these two types of nonchord tones (3:05). Challenge yourself with a quick listening identification quiz at the end (4:17).Question of the day (5:44): What type of embellishment leads the melody up and down or down and up?Thank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Music Theory Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2021 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE

Episode #25 is all about 6/4 chords. There are four types of examples you could identify in music: cadential (1:03) neighbor and pedal tones (1:47) passing (3:26) and arpeggiated (4:21).Question of the day (5:23):We still need voice leading rules when analyzing 6/4 chords. What century do those rules originate from?Thank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Music Theory Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2021 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE

Episode 24 leads you through several examples of the mediant chord: Beethoven (1:03), The Beatles (4:11), Radiohead (6:03), The Pixies (7:08), and The Grateful Dead (7:54).Question of the day: When the mediant chord is used in a minor key, it appears major. What is it called when we use it in this way?Thank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Music Theory Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2021 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE

Episode 23 will review how the vi chord can function as a tonic or predominant chord (0:56). We will look at three examples Pachabel's Canon (1:57), Heart and Soul (4:39) and Can't Stop the Feeling (5:42).Question of the day: In a major key, without any accidentals, would the six chord appear minor or major? (7:59)Thank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Music Theory Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2021 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE

Episode 22 is all about practicing dictations. You will practice with five listening exercises: melodic (1:02) rhythmic (2:12) melodic & rhythmic (4:15) harmonic (5:55) and harmonic & rhythmic (7:23).Question of the day: Where will a dictation appear in the exam, and how long will it last?Thank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Music Theory Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2021 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE

Episode 21 will review voice leading rules that pertain specifically to SATB (0:58) seventh chords (3:54) and seventh chord inversions (4:33).Question of the day (6:32): In the key of G major, how could you notate the progression I V4/3 I6?Thank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Music Theory Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2021 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE

Episode 20 reviews the rules of Soprano-Bass Counterpoint. Starting with form (1:32) and voice movement (1:58). From there we will discuss non-negotiables (2:20), mistakes to avoid (2:40) and common trends (4:15). Then there are few rules specific to upper voices (4:50) and the bass line (5:19).Question of the day: Due to the slow spread of Western music to North America in the mid 1700s, what musical aspect of Soprano-Bass Counterpoint does early American composer William Billings famously embrace? (6:36)Thank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Music Theory Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2021 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE

Episode 19 walks you through the two types of cadences, conclusive and inconclusive. Then zoom in on seven examples imperfect authentic (2:53), half (3:05), phrygian half (3:16), deceptive (3:33), picardy (3:48), plagal (4:27) and perfect authentic (4:51).Question of the day: What is the cadence used in the theme song for the APsolute Recap music theory edition? (5:24)Thank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Music Theory Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2021 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE

Episode 18 is a general overview of what to expect in harmonic rhythm (1:00), chord functions (1:27) and experience with common harmonic progressions (3:56).Question of the day (6:34): What are the chords used in the 12 bar blues chord progression, as written using Roman Numerals?Thank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Music Theory Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2021 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE

Episode 17 is great practice for listening to and distinguishing between different triad and seventh chord inversions. There will be 5 inversion listening questions: 1 (1:26) 2 (1:45) 3 (2:02) 4 (2:18) 5 (2:32). The episode concludes with a harmonic diction (3:46).Question of the day (6:00): What solfege syllables would accompany the diminished seven chord?Thank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Music Theory Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2020 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE

Episode 16 leads you through a quick guided visualization of life in the 18th century (0:55). Discover the arabic numerals needed to realize figured bass triads and seventh chords (1:50). Learn how accidentals are portrayed (2:54). Practice with examples 1(4:57) 2(5:23) 3(5:41) 4(6:06) 5(6:25) 6(6:43) 7(7:08) 8(7:26).Question of the day (8:24): What will you need to do in figured bass for this symbol? A 6 with a slash through it.Thank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Music Theory Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2020 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE

Episode 15 guides you through identifying and labeling the three chord formations: root position (1:00) first inversion (1:17) second inversion (1:40). Watch out for similar labels in marco analysis (2:14)! Practice singing each inversion (4:06) and use solfge, roman and arabic numerals to decode six listening examples (4:56).Question of the day: What are the numbers for first and second inversion for a triad chord?Thank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Music Theory Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2020 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE

Episode 14 discusses the form Roman Numerals are written to show the natural progression of harmony in diatonic scales (0:50). Knowledge of scale degrees (2:44) and chord qualities (4:10) can also be used to help further identify chords. Practice with a listening example (5:40).Question of the day:(7:28) In a diatonic C major scale, what will the chord qualities be labeled with macro analysis?Thank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Music Theory Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2020 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE

Episode 13 delves into triads and sevenths chords, and takes you through the four types of chord qualities (0:56). Discover the symbols you will need to know for the exam, and how to decipher them (4:26). Practice along with singing arpeggiations of natural triads and seventh chords (4:44).Question of the day: (6:10) How would you label the chord with pitches A, C, D#?Thank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Music Theory Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2020 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE

Episode #12 will give you two practice dictations that will require you to analyze the rhythm and melody. The first one starts on A4 (2:17) and the second dictation starts on D5 (4:07). Finish the episode with a guided sight reading through a Russian folk song (7:00).Question of the day: What is an example of a folk song that uses all major solfege syllables? (11:19)Thank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Music Theory Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2020 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE

Episode 11 explores how the instruments in band and orchestra can appear to be playing in different key signatures in a score, when in reality some parts are played on transposing instruments. (1:10). Therefore, each instrument ends up playing the same concert pitches and harmonies together. (3:30). Eliscia concludes the episode with an example of two melodies played on two different instruments (4:32).Question of the day: (7:02) What traditional band instruments are transposed in FThank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Music Theory Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2020 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE

Episode 10 discusses how musicians take a melody, and move the group of pitches all equally up or down by one specific interval size and quality. Get tips on how to transpose visually by analyzing notated music (1:08) and aurally. Practice with four listening examples. (1:50) (2:45) (4:00) (4:40)Question of the day:(6:13) What tool is used to transpose quickly on instruments such as guitar and ukulele?Thank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Music Theory Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2020 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE

Episode 9 will give examples of all common intervals, and how they can be heard harmonically or melodically.(0:30) Intervals are considered consonant and dissonant (2:25). First you label their quality- unison, major, minor, perfect, augmented or diminished. Then you label their size number (2:50)Question of the day: (5:05) What is another nickname for a tritone?Thank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Music Theory Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2020 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE

Episode #8 will give you the opportunity to practice melodic dictation in major and minor keys, as well as a sight singing example.There will be two examples of dictations: one (1:40) & two (4:03) each focus on a different mode. Finish off with a guided sight singing example (5:50).Question of the day:For more sight singing, where can you view music from the international music score library project? (8:50)Thank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Music Theory Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2020 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE

Episode #7 is about how major and relative minor keys are organized in the circle of fifths. When you look at the circle clockwise each key is a fifth away (1:15). Discover how to find the relative minor key from the major (1:40), and how the circle is organized by sharps (1:54) and flats (2:54). Listen to a story about how Beethoven will ruin your pizza parties (3:13).Question of the day: (6:14) What percentage of the circle of fifths are enharmonic keys?Thank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Music Theory Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2020 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE

Episode 6 is about how minor scales can be identified aurally and visually.Discover the magic formula for a natural minor scale (1:05) harmonic minor (1:41) and melodic minor (2:02). Learn what to look for in notation to determine the mode (2:35). Practice listening and identifying with four examples of all modes discussed in this episode (5:19).Question of the day: What are two ways you can label a minor scale with solfege syllables? (7:08)Thank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Music Theory Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2020 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE

Episode 5 is about how major scales can be identified aurally and visually.Traditional Western music uses pitches that are classified into half and whole steps (1:00). Major Scale degrees can have multiple names (1:20). Practice with an example of a simple melody that leaves off on the dominant, and you should try to sing the tonic (2:30). Learn how to figure out what major scale is being used in music by looking at notation. You should look at the key signature (4:00). Get some tips on how to practice major scales on your own (5:00).Question of the day: (6:22) What is the formula of whole and half steps that create a major scale?Thank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Music Theory Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2020 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE

Musicians are magicians!Episode #4 has practice rhythmic dictations and sight reading tips. For the rhythmic dictation, listen for the patterns you hear, and the meter- if it is simple or compound (1:20). The sight reading skill will show up on the exam as Sight Singing FRQ (2:39). I am going to show you how I might sight sing “Alouette” as if I have never heard or seen it before (4:02). With practice you too can be a magical musician and wow all your friends and family.Question of the day: What is the Guidonian hand? (6:54)Thank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Music Theory Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2020 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE 

Episode 3 shows how music falls into simple and compound meter. Time signatures with 2, 3, and 4 on the top will be simple meters (1:00) and with 6, 9, and 12 on the top will be compound meter. (1:45) Practice finding the meter aurally with tips and work through an example (3:00).Question of the day: Which conducting patterns could you use with a song with 6/8 time signature (5:08)Thank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Music Theory Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2020 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE

Episode 1 breaks down the 2 hour exam into its two parts.The apsolute recap is here to get you familiar with which sections are multiple choice (1:00), free response questions (1:47), sight singing (2:35), or questions with a recording. With insights on time management, resource recommendations and study tips (3:30), this first episode is certainly not one to miss!Question of the day: Can you list the lines and spaces for the alto clef? (5:53)Thank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Music Theory Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2020 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE

Episode 2 is about how to audiate and dictate pitched and non-pitched rhythmic patterns. Audiation is the ability to hear and comprehend music (1:44) You need to develop your skills of reading patterns, and in addition to naming their individual values. We will practice rhythmic dictation, (3:45) while also addressing note values.(5:00)Question of the day: What was significant about the order of rhythmic values listed in this podcast? (6:00)Thank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Music Theory Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2020 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE

The APsolute RecAP: Music Theory Edition, written and hosted by Eliscia Picard, is a guided review through the eight units of study. New episodes are released weekly and cover topics related to: pitch, scales, rhythm, meter, chords, cadence, melodic devices, modes and form. The podcast will also help prepare you for sight singing! Make sure to subscribe wherever you get podcasts, download the accompanying study guides for extra practice, and follow along on social media for the question of the day and course updates! The 2021 exam is on Wednesday, May 12th!Thank you for listening to The APsolute RecAP: Music Theory Edition!(AP is a registered trademark of the College Board and is not affiliated with The APsolute RecAP. Copyright 2020 - The APsolute RecAP, LLC. All rights reserved.)Website:www.theapsoluterecap.comEMAIL:TheAPsoluteRecAP@gmail.comFollow Us:INSTAGRAMTWITTERFACEBOOKYOUTUBE