Pitch, Major Scales and Key Signatures, Rhythm, Meter, and Expressive Elements

This study guide covers the fundamentals of music theory for the AP Music Theory exam. Key topics include pitch notation (staff, clef, accidentals), rhythmic values (notes, rests), half/whole steps, major scales/key signatures, simple/compound meter, time signatures, rhythmic patterns, tempo, dynamics, and articulation. It also provides practice questions and emphasizes important terms like tonic, diatonic, and chromatic.