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Piano Theory Courses

Piano theory courses can help you learn chord progressions, scales, harmony, and rhythm patterns. You can build skills in reading sheet music, ear training, and improvisation techniques. Many courses introduce tools like digital audio workstations and notation software, which enhance your ability to compose and arrange music effectively.

Popular Piano Theory Courses and Certifications


  • B

    Berklee

    Guitar Chord Voicings: Playing Up The Neck

    Skills you'll gain: Music Performance, Musical Composition, Music Theory, Instrumental Music, Music

    ★ 4.7 (55) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Intimacy of Creativity: Entering the Minds of Composers

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, Music, Instrumental Music, Music History, Classical Music, World Music, Creativity

    ★ 4.6 (79) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • T

    The University of Tokyo

    Welcome to Game Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Political Sciences

    ★ 4.7 (2K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Peking University

    20世纪西方音乐 Western Music in the 20th Century

    Skills you'll gain: Music History, Music, Music Theory, Classical Music, World Music, Performing Arts, Musical Composition

    ★ 4.5 (53) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Berklee

    Improvisação no Jazz

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Storytelling, Music Performance, Instrumental Music, Musical Composition, Music, Oral Expression, Creativity

    ★ 4.6 (17) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Berklee

    Developing Your Musicianship: Final Project

    Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Performance, Peer Review, Music Theory, Music, Instrumental Music, Performing Arts

    ★ 4.9 (116) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Rochester

    Fundamentals of Audio and Music Engineering: Part 1 Musical Sound & Electronics

    Skills you'll gain: Basic Electrical Systems, Music, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Electronic Components, Electronic Hardware, Electronic Systems, Electronics Engineering, Music Theory, Electrical Systems, Hardware Design, Electrical Wiring, Vibrations, General Construction and Construction Labor, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations

    ★ 4.6 (595) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Stanford University

    Game Theory

    Skills you'll gain: Game Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Graph Theory, Bayesian Statistics, Behavioral Economics, Probability, Economics, Problem Solving, Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Probability Distribution

    ★ 4.6 (4.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • C

    Curtis Institute of Music

    Exploring Beethoven's Piano Sonatas Part 3

    Skills you'll gain: Classical Music, Instrumental Music, Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Music Performance, Music History

    ★ 4.9 (118) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Stanford University

    Introduction to Mathematical Thinking

    Skills you'll gain: Advanced Mathematics, Mathematical Theory & Analysis, Mathematics and Mathematical Modeling, Calculus, Mathematics Education, Deductive Reasoning, General Mathematics, Logical Reasoning

    ★ 4.8 (3K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • B

    Berklee

    Introducción a la guitarra

    Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Instrumental Music, Music Performance

    ★ 4.8 (458) · Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of London

    Mathematical Foundations for Computing

    Skills you'll gain: Arithmetic, Theoretical Computer Science, Computational Logic, Programming Principles, Computer Science, Algorithms, Computational Thinking, Database Theory, Mathematical Modeling, Data Structures, General Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Business Mathematics, Advanced Mathematics, Logical Reasoning, Problem Solving

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular piano theory courses

  • Guitar Chord Voicings: Playing Up The Neck: Berklee
  • Intimacy of Creativity: Entering the Minds of Composers: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Welcome to Game Theory: The University of Tokyo
  • 20世纪西方音乐 Western Music in the 20th Century: Peking University
  • Improvisação no Jazz: Berklee
  • Developing Your Musicianship: Final Project: Berklee
  • Fundamentals of Audio and Music Engineering: Part 1 Musical Sound & Electronics: University of Rochester
  • Game Theory: Stanford University
  • Exploring Beethoven's Piano Sonatas Part 3: Curtis Institute of Music
  • Introduction to Mathematical Thinking: Stanford University

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