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Frequently Asked Questions

常見問題關於維爾音樂學院的課程 :

May I take Comprehensive Advanced Rudiments?

An exceptional 8-year old should be able to handle the comprehensive Advanced Rudiments. Children younger than 9 should take Preliminary Rudiments first.

What should I know for Advanced Rudiments?

Students should be able to read notes quickly and fluently. They should understand the basic meter signatures of 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 3/8, and 6/8. They should understand the basic divisions of rhythm, such as one quarter note equals two eighth notes, which equals four sixteenth notes, etc.

What is expected of me?

Students must memorize everything as required by the instructor and complete the substantial homework. The class is not for undisciplined, lazy students. Parents may need to help young children memorize essential information. Parents may attend the class if space is available. Parents must sit in the class if space is available when the child has trouble paying attention or has discipline problems.

What should I take after Advanced Rudiments?

Students should proceed immediately to Basic Harmony (previously Harmony 3). All of the information learned in Rudiments forms the essential foundation upon which harmony rests. If a time gap occurs, students forget essential information and will consequently feel lost in Basic Harmony (previously Harmony 3). Basic Harmony (previously Harmony 3) does not teach these rudimentary concepts.

What should I take after Basic Harmony (previously Harmony 3)?

Students may progress to Intermediate Harmony (previously Harmony 4) or History 1 (previously History 3). History 1 (previously History 3) requires an extended vocabulary, communication skills, memorization and retention of ideas and words. If the student is capable of expressing complex ideas verbally, has strong vocabulary and easily fits into conversation with adults, they may progress according to their own desires. For young students, Intermediate Harmony (previously Harmony 4) is a better choice.

Which theory requirement for the ARCT level should I take first?

Counterpoint (previously Counterpoint 4), Grade 5 Harmony and Analysis may be taken in any order.


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我能否學習初級, 一級及二级樂理課程?

在一般的情况下學生的年齡在九歲或以下應先學習初級樂理課程,但是比較優秀的學生應該有能力學習較深的初級,一級及二级樂理課程。

 

 學習初級,一級及二级樂理課程應具備什麼基本的音樂知識?

學生應能流暢地閱讀音符,他們應該明白基本的拍號,例如:二/四拍;三/四拍;四/四拍;三/八拍和六/八拍。還有簡單的節拍, 例如:一個四分音符等於二個八分音符,又等於四個十六分音符等等…

 

 我們對學生的要求?

課堂前學生需要完成及背誦所有由老師指定的功課。本學院的課程並不適合有不良學習態度的學生。年齡較少的學生或需家長協助背誦基本的知識。 本學院有座位提供時, 家長可陪同學生一起上課, 若果學生在課堂中不能專心學習家長必需陪同學生一起上課。

 

 完成初級,一級及二级樂理課程後我應繼續學習那一個課程?

學生應立即繼續學習三級和聲課程, 所有在初級,一級及二级樂理課程中學習到的知識是和聲課程必需的基礎。 若果相隔一段時間學生有機會忘記一些重要的知識,因而未能充分了解三級和聲課程。三級和聲課程將不會重覆任何初級,一級及二级樂理課程的理論。

 

 完成三級和聲課程後我應繼續學習那一個課程?

學生可以繼續學習四級和聲課程或三級音樂歷史課程。  三級音樂歷史課程需要大量的生字運用,溝通技巧和記憶力。  如果學生能用言語表達一些複雜的思想和對生字有較深的認識。  他們可以按照自己的决定選擇課程, 年齡較少的學生四級和聲課程是一個較好的選擇。

 

 我應該先學習那一個ARCT級別所規定的樂理課程?

四級對位課程,五級和聲課程及五級樂曲分析課程並沒有任何次序的規定。


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