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Basics of Music Theory
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Basics of Music Theory

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Basics of Music Theory

Learn the basics of music theory using piano or keyboard with this free online music course with full video tutorials.
If the skills and techniques studied in this course are applied correctly, music becomes easier to understand and to play on a piano or keyboard. The structure of the course is divided into three main subject... If the skills and techniques studied in this course are applied correctly, music becomes easier to understand and to play on a piano or keyboard. The structure of the course is divided into three main subjects - Note Theory, Main Theory and Harmony Elements - which are explained with instructive videos and images. Follow these step-by-step instructions, and you will create your own musical pieces before you know it!
COURSE PUBLISHER Costas ChristodoulouHighly accomplished music composer

What You Will Learn In This Free Course

  • State the different notes that can ...
  • Identify all the basic notations fo...
  • Define the meaning of rhythm in mus...
  • Summarise the simple logic of readi...
  • State the different notes that can be found on a musical stave
  • Identify all the basic notations for speed, dynamics, and repeats
  • Define the meaning of rhythm in music
  • Summarise the simple logic of reading the musical staff
  • Analyse how a musical scale is constructed to create different musical scales
  • Explain how to construct chords and how they work
  • Recognise the main chords of every scale
  • Recall the Circle of the Fifths
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Costas Christodoulou was born in Athens, Greece, in April 1967. He started learning music at the age of 13. He studied accordion, piano, organ, f...Read More