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=What we learn in Music 9 class: =

The Language of Music - The Basics

 * note/rest names, values, and how to write them
 * music notation (e.g., grand staff, clefs, accidentals, etc.)
 * elements of music (e.g. melody, harmony, dynamics, tempo, rhythm, tone quality, form)

Music in Our Lives

 * different styles/genres
 * music in different cultures
 * instruments
 * music through time - from the middle ages to today

Being Musicians

 * application of knowledge - learn and perform many keyboard pieces
 * final music project - a short piece learned or composed on your own