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Music Theory

Music theory.net: Diatonic Triads

For Students 9th - 10th
Descriptions of diatonic triads: major, natural minor, and harmonic minor. Provides animated illustrations, and a printable chart at the end of the lesson.
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Article
University of Kentucky

The Physics and Math of Music

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Read about a math research project done by three college students which helps us see physics and math in music. Here's a great approach for integrating curriculum!
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Musical Mode

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the Wikipedia Encyclopedia provides an encyclopedia article about modes in music discusses how their names were derived, lists the major and minor modes, lists characteristics of each mode and examples of songs that you...
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Other

The Tonal Center/diatonic Scales

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive summary of basic music theory. Commentary is thorough yet practical. Information on tonality, chords, scales, cadences, etc. This pages is on diatonic scales.
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Handout
Toby Rush

Music Theory: Diatonic Intervals [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
A music theory worksheet regarding diatonic intervals and their relationship to pitch.
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Other

Neanderthal Flute

For Students 9th - 10th
Site provides information on the investigation of the Neanderthal flute that was found.