Music Theory I

This course is an introduction to music theory for beginning musicians, or those that play by ear and would like to learn more about reading and writing music. We cover the basic building blocks of musical notation, learn to read and write music, and learn to apply music theory to your playing. This course includes the Music Theory 1 Workbook for free! The workbook contains more written instructions and excercises to help you solidify your music theory knowledge.

Concepts include:

• Building Blocks of Music

• Music Notation

• Time Signatures and Rhythm

• Intervals

• Major and Minor Scales up to four sharps and four flats

• 3 Forms of the Minor Scale

• Major/minor Triads

• Tonic and Dominant Triads

• Authentic and Half Cadences (Perfect/Imperfect in the UK)

• Form and Analysis

• Music Terms and Symbols

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