Who is this course for?
Music Theory A has been specially developed for:
- Adults who have taken a music course at Muziek Lokaal.
- Adults who sing or play an instrument at a music school or band.
- Adults who will be taking practical exam A next year and also wish to take music theory exam A.
Learn the language of music
so that you can sing or play even better and more convincingly!
Music speaks like a language. Theory is the grammar that teaches you how that language works. You see how a piece of music is constructed, enabling you to play it with more power and feeling. You recognise styles and forms more quickly, and gain the freedom to invent new sounds and improvise.
Music theory is linked to four music exam levels: A, B, C and D. Each level delves deeper into the subject matter and introduces new topics. The lessons also focus on ear training and receptive training.
What we do
Music theory, ear training and receptive training are playfully interwoven in nine lessons. After that, you take a final exam, followed by a discussion lesson.
- We practise and learn together the music theory
- We play on rhythm instruments, glockenspiels, boomwhackers
- We play theory quartet games
- We play short rhythms and melodies, intervals
- We listen to musical instruments, pieces of music, scales and intervals
- We compose rhythms and melodies
- We make rhythmic dictation, melodic dictation, theory and listening exercises
- We work on the interactive whiteboard
Theory examination
The theory exam consists of the following parts: theory, hearing and receptive training.
Theory
Notes and staves – clefs – flats, sharps and natural signs, fixed and accidental accidentals – our tonal system – major third scales and triads up to 3 sharps and 3 flats – intervals – note values – rests – dots after notes or rests – time, time signatures, upbeats – tempo – fermata – dynamics – articulation – musical instruments
Hearing
Rhythmic and melodic dictation, scales and intervals
Receptive formation
Recognising instruments, tempo and dynamics
Teaching periods
Period 1
- Register before 1 September
- Start after the summer holidays, week 37–51
- Exam takes place before the Christmas holidays, week 48
- Resit examination in week 50
- The discussion lesson and festive conclusion with the presentation of the report cards will take place in week 51.
Period 2
- Register before 1 December
- Start after the Christmas holidays, January week 2 – 16
- Exam takes place before the May holiday, week 13
- Resit examination in week 15
- The discussion lesson and festive conclusion with the presentation of the report cards will take place in week 16.
Lesson times
The day and time of the lessons will be determined after registration, based on when most students are available. Possible lesson days are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
You will receive an email notification when the theory course starts, including the course date and time, as well as the theory schedule.
A missed lesson
A missed lesson can be made up in consultation if the same music course is offered on another lesson day.
School holidays and public holidays
Then no music lessons will be given.
Group lessons
- 10 lessons of 60 minutes
- From 4 students
- € 18.10 per lesson
Self-study
- Theory lesson: € 30.19 per 30-minute lesson
Multiple theory lessons may be requested. - Discussion lesson: € 30.19 per 30-minute lesson
- The book General Music Theory Exam A is mandatory.
Examination Theory A
- Hearing and Receptive Education
- 1 hour 30 minutes
- € 45,38
Theory book
- A textbook is not needed.
- A theory book is required. In preparation for the examination, you will receive the Theory A Quartet Game on loan.
Graduation ceremony
Woensdag 17 juni 2026 om 18.15 uur in Het Huis van Waalre.
Book and audio CD
General Music Theory Exam A
Quickly master the theory and test your knowledge using the handy theory questions. A CD-ROM with tests and listening exercises is available to support the textbook.
Here you will find more information and ordering options.
Financial compensation
Do you have a low income and are you unable to participate in cultural activities or sports as a result? You may be eligible for financial assistance so that you can participate.
For more information, click on Culture and sports contribution for children and adults.
Register
Let music be a source of joy and growth!
Begin vandaag nog met de Muziektheorie A.
Courses must have a minimum of 4 registrations.
You can register via the registration form for adults.
