ARCT Harmony and Counterpoint Online
This is a twelve week course (eleven for the summer session) that will prepare you for the RCM written examination. In ARCT Harmony and Counterpoint, you will expand on your knowledge gained in Level 10, adding additional harmonic vocabulary and a greater focus on composition.
When do I need this course?
prerequisites
Students of Level 10 RCM should be learning harmony in addition to practical lessons. The exams for RCM Level 8 Theory and Level 9 Harmony are required before learning this course.
Co-requisites
In addition to Level 10 RCM Harmony, students need to complete Level 8 Theory, Level 9 History and Harmony, and the Level 10 practical examination to achieve Level 10 certification.

Here's How ARCT Harmony
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What Exactly Will I Learn?
- An expansion on all principles learned in Level 10 Harmony and Counterpoint
- The construction and use of additional harmonic vocabulary: Neapolitan 6, augmented 6, CTo7, borrowed chords, chromatic mediants
- Melody writing and harmonization in keyboard style
- Completing Bach chorales, 4-part harmonizations in which a number of voices will be missing in increased complexity to that of Level 10
- Analysis : labeling chords and identifying notes that do not belong in these chords
- Composition of a twelve-measure work with a modulation to a distantly related key
- Composition of a sixteen-measure work in binary or rounded binary form employing two-part counterpoint throughout and a modulation to a traditional goal key
What Should I Know Before I Start?
ARCT Harmony and Counterpoint is a direct continuation of Level 10 Harmony. You will build upon all knowledge gained in Level 10, and this is why I recommend proceeding with ARCT Harmony directly after your Level 10 Exam.
If it has been some time since you've learned harmony, it is important to review all the concepts of Level 10 prior to the start of the course.
You might be wondering why I use the Advanced Harmony textbook rather than the Celebrate Theory ARCT Harmony one. While the Celebrate Theory textbook is a wonderful book, I feel that the Advanced Harmony text is much easier to follow, especially for younger students. The presentation is simpler and explains the concepts very clearly. Don't worry about the 2016 Syllabus requirements. We cover everything you need to know for the exam!
Weekly Live online Tutorials take place on
Tuesdays at 8:00pm Eastern Time
Spring Session: February to May
Summer Session: May to August
Fall SEssion: September to December
Consult the Course Schedule for more details.
Pricing
$ 398
ARCT Harmony and Counterpoint
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