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Introduction to Music Theory

Course

ID: 340 | Video: None | Audio: High | Animation: None

Equivalent to FETAC: Level 5 | Equivalent to QCF (UK): Level 3

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Become more familiar with music by gaining a good knowledge of the music theory

By Publisher: Connexions | Factsheet

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).

Modules in Introduction to Music Theory

Octaves and Intervals Augmented and Diminished Intervals Ear Training Triads Cadence Assessment
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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Comments & Reviews

  • Nweke Emmanuel Chibuzor - Nigeria

    2013-05-10 12:05:18

    Course Module: Octaves and IntervalsCourse Topic: Intro to Music Theory Part IComment: good and nice

  • Nkhangweleni Nthabalala - South Africa

    2013-05-02 08:05:23

    Course Module: Octaves and IntervalsCourse Topic: Intro to Music Theory Part IComment: Interesting.

  • Sharon Gonzales - Trinidad and Tobago

    2013-04-29 02:04:32

    Course Module: TriadsCourse Topic: Intro to Music Theory Part IVComment: Amazed!! I played by ear the course help me to attempt composing.

  • Timothy Mcfarland - United States of America

    2012-11-20 03:11:41

    Course Module: Cadence
    Course Topic: Intro to Music Theory Part V
    Comment: This course does not explain a lot of the symbols and some information, period.I play by ear so for me a majority of the learning process is making sure I know and understand what I am looking at. This course assumes that the student already knows music.

  • Ana Monterroza - Canada

    2012-09-26 04:09:08

    Course Module: Cadence
    Course Topic: Intro to Music Theory Part V
    Comment: Absolutely love this course. I couldn't do it without my partner/music teacher beside me though to patiently explain what I don't understand until I do. Almost finished and I feel like I've learned so much. Thank you ALISON and thank you H (you know who you are smile.