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Become more familiar with music by gaining a good knowledge of the music theory
Music theory is the analysation of how music works - by studying the notation and language of music. Introduction to Music Theory introduces the basic concepts and terms needed to discuss melody and harmony. Concepts covered include interval, major and minor keys and scales, triads, chords and beginning harmonic analysis.
The course is suitable for teens or adults with no background in music theory but some familiarity with reading common notation and playing an instrument (or singing).


Introduction to Music Theory is originally from The course contents are licensed by Creative Commons License and published by Connexions and has a duration of 5-6 Hours for the average learner.

Content Type
  • Video: None
  • Audio: High
  • Animation: None
  • Assessments: Yes
  • Course Rating: (5/5 10016 )
Certification Availability
  • PDF Download: Yes
  • Parchment: Yes
  • Framed Parchment: Yes
  • Type: course
Education Level
  • Approximate FETAC Level: Level 5
  • Approximate NQF Level (UK): Level 3
  • Other: Higher High Secondary School
  • Age appropriateness: 16+ Years
  • Minimum Grade/Class Level: Higher High Secondary School

Modules in Introduction to Music Theory

Cadence
Assessment
Octaves and Intervals
Augmented and Diminished Intervals
Ear Training
Triads
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Learning Outcome

Upon completion of this course you will understand where octaves come from; you will know how to name a particular octave and how to divide octaves into a scale. You will know enharmonic spelling of notes such as sharp, flat or natural. You will be able to identify the pitch of a note, chromatic scales, whole steps, whole tone scales and intervals. You will understand how to classify intervals including perfect, major, minor, augmented and diminished intervals. You will know about ear training and relative pitch, tuning, playing chords by ear, improvisation, recognising intervals, writing music and much more.

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