ap music theory - q&a: harmony, part writing & sight singing
originally streamed in 2020 with Mickey HansenTeachercurriculum note
This video was recorded during the 2020/2021 COVID-era remote AP exam and references an outdated exam format (only 2 questions, photo upload submission, 25-minute timed section). The current AP Music Theory exam has been restored to its standard in-person format — logistics described here no longer apply.
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timestamps
- 0:00
Q&A Session
- 0:31
Session Overview
- 1:01
Test Logistics
- 2:05
Answer Sheet Tips
- 3:06
Key Topics Introduction
- 4:08
Test Structure
- 5:12
Roman Numeral Analysis
- 6:46
Sight Singing Logistics
- 7:47
First Example Setup
- 8:52
Key Determination
- 10:41
Roman Numerals Question
- 11:44
Baseline Analysis
- 14:29
Simplifying Choices
- 16:37
Soprano Line Tips
- 19:50
Contrary Motion Advice
- 23:39
Figured Bass Example
- 26:18
Spacing in Voices
- 28:58
Rubric Explanation
- 30:32
Suspensions Overview
- 35:14
Suspension Example
- 37:22
Part Writing Rules
- 43:37
Confidence Check
- 46:16
Seventh Chords
- 52:02
Sight Singing Tips
- 56:17
Closing Remarks
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