Music Theory Comprehensive Part 1: How To Read Music
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In this course, you will learn how to read music using proven techniques, understand all the symbols of a music score, and read, play, and count rhythms accurately. By taking this course today, you will learn how to read music.
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For years I’ve been teaching Music Theory in the college classroom. These classes use the same syllabus I’ve used in my college classes for years, at a fraction of the cost. I believe anyone can learn Music Theory – and cost shouldn’t be a barrier.
Recently I was named as a semi-finalist for the Grammy Foundation’s Music Educator of the Year award because of my in-person university classes. Now I’m taking those classes in an online format in order to reach more students, and give them the joy of Music Theory.
This class is a Comprehensive class – it will have many parts, going through my entire annual curriculum.
In this class, we will cover:
- My approach to Music Theory
- Tools you will need to learn Music Theory quickly and efficiently
- Music software: Notation programs
- The elements of the Score
- Pitch Names
- Pitch Classes
- Octaves
- The White Keys
- The Black Keys (not the band!)
- Half-Steps and Whole-Steps
- Clefs
- Intervals
- Naming Octaves
- Identifying Notes on the Staff
- Identifying Notes on the Keyboard
- Beat and Beat Divisions
- Tempo
- Downbeats and Upbeats
- Dotted Rhythms
- Time Signatures
- Ties
- Accidentals
- Form in Music Notation
- …and much, much more!
Music Theory Comprehensive Part 1: How To Read Music course will cover the following topics:
Topic 1 - Getting Started
- Introduction
- My Approach To Music Theory
- Tools You Will Need For This Course
- Staff Paper
- About Notation Software Programs
Topic 2 - All The Little Dots
- The Elements Of The Score
- Pitch Names
- Pitch Classes
- Octaves
- Worksheet No. 1
Topic 3 - The Keyboard Layout
- Why We Use A Keyboard
- The White Keys
- The Black Keys (Not The Band…)
- Half-steps And Whole-steps
- A Little Review Of What We’ve Learned So Far
- Worksheet No. 2
Topic 4 - Pitch Notation On The Staff
- Staff Overview
- Clefs
- Treble Clef Refresher
- Naming Notes And Intervals
- Octave Names
- Worksheet No. 3
Topic 5 - Organizing Time In Music Notation
- Beat And Beat Divisions
- Duple Vs. Triple
- Tempo, Downbeats, And Upbeats
- Worksheet No. 4
Topic 6 - Notating Time On A Musical Staff
- Rhythmic Subdivisions
- Dots
- Rests
- Time Signatures
- Ties
- Languages
- Worksheet No. 5
Topic 7 - Score Symbols And Conventions
- Dynamics And Repeats
- Accidental Behavior And Naturals
- Form
- Worksheet No. 6
Topic 8 - Putting It All Together
- Places To Find Scores Online
- Tips For Practicing Notes And Rhythms
- A Bunch Of Practice Music!
Topic 9 - Wrap Up
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for anyone who is interested in learning how to read music.
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No prior knowledge is required to take this course.
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