curriculum note
This video references the modified 2020 AP Music Theory exam (reduced to just 2 FRQ questions due to COVID-19). The current exam format has been restored to its full structure with ~75 MCQ questions and multiple free response sections; some details discussed here may be outdated.
covered in this stream
Welcome and Fiveable Introduction
Barriers to AP Music Theory
Course Sign-Up Details
Head of Instruction Intro
Kate's Music Background
Cesar's Introduction and Background
Education in Puerto Rico
Curriculum Writing Experience
Role as Facilitator and Chair
Teacher-Student Relationships
Teaching Adults in Spanish
Remote Learning Experience
COVID Adaptations
Fiveable Course Excitement
Course Structure and Units
Self-Paced Learning Benefits
No Prerequisites Needed
Exam Changes and Ear Training
Chord Identification Demo
Weekly Live Sessions
Time Management Advice
Embracing Failure in Learning
AP Exam Format Changes
Daily Music Listening Tips
Q&A Session Begins
Transposing and Composing
Normal AP Exam Overview
Memorizing Clefs
Singing in the Exam
Recordings Without Distractions
Perfect Pitch Discussion
Cesar's Musical Career Start
Conservatory Audition Success
Overcoming Theory Struggles
Closing and Sign-Up Info

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