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      Berklee

      Jazz Improvisation

      Skills you'll gain: Creativity, Entrepreneurship, Research and Design, Computer Programming, Design and Product, Product Design, Programming Principles, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Theoretical Computer Science

      4.8

      (774 reviews)

      Intermediate · Course · 1-3 Months

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      Berklee

      Teaching Popular Music in the Classroom

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Creativity, Research and Design, Business Psychology, Leadership and Management, Communication, Culture, Human Learning, Human Resources, People Development

      4.7

      (81 reviews)

      Intermediate · Course · 1-3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Music Recommender System Using Pyspark

      Skills you'll gain: Apache, Big Data, Data Management, General Statistics, Machine Learning, Probability & Statistics, Algorithms, Python Programming

      4.4

      (22 reviews)

      Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Copenhagen

      Scandinavian Film and Television

      Skills you'll gain: Business Psychology, Culture, Leadership and Management, Communication, Marketing, Social Media

      4.7

      (561 reviews)

      Beginner · Course · 1-3 Months

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      The University of Edinburgh

      Code Yourself! An Introduction to Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Computational Thinking, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Design and Product, Human Computer Interaction, Product Design, Theoretical Computer Science, User Experience, Entrepreneurship, Journalism, Leadership and Management, Other Programming Languages, Problem Solving, Programming Principles, Research and Design, Software Engineering

      4.7

      (3.1k reviews)

      Beginner · Course · 1-3 Months

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      The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

      The American South: Its Stories, Music, and Art

      Skills you'll gain: Business Psychology, Culture, Leadership and Management, Communication, Storytelling, Writing

      4.6

      (391 reviews)

      Mixed · Course · 1-3 Months

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      The University of Melbourne

      How Music Can Change Your Life

      Skills you'll gain: Communication, Computer Graphics, Human Computer Interaction, Interactive Design, Leadership and Management, Business Psychology, Culture, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, Research and Design, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Theoretical Computer Science

      4.7

      (157 reviews)

      Beginner · Course · 1-3 Months

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      Free

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      University of Rochester

      History of Rock, Part One

      Skills you'll gain: Business Psychology, Culture, Leadership and Management

      4.8

      (1.1k reviews)

      Mixed · Course · 1-3 Months

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      Free

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      Northwestern University

      Teaching the Violin and Viola: Creating a Healthy Foundation

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Advertising, Business Psychology, Communication, Creativity, Human Learning, Human Resources, Leadership and Management, Marketing, People Development, Research and Design

      4.7

      (194 reviews)

      Mixed · Course · 1-3 Months

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      Berklee

      Musicianship: Chord Charts, Diatonic Chords, and Minor Keys

      4.9

      (533 reviews)

      Intermediate · Course · 1-3 Months

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      Berklee

      Guitar for Beginners

      4.8

      (2.2k reviews)

      Mixed · Course · 1-3 Months

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      Free

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      Peking University

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

      4.4

      (43 reviews)

      Beginner · Course · 1-3 Months

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

    • Jazz Improvisation: Berklee
    • Teaching Popular Music in the Classroom: Berklee
    • Music Recommender System Using Pyspark: Coursera Project Network
    • Scandinavian Film and Television: University of Copenhagen
    • Code Yourself! An Introduction to Programming: The University of Edinburgh
    • The American South: Its Stories, Music, and Art: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
    • How Music Can Change Your Life: The University of Melbourne
    • History of Rock, Part One: University of Rochester
    • Teaching the Violin and Viola: Creating a Healthy Foundation: Northwestern University
    • Musicianship: Chord Charts, Diatonic Chords, and Minor Keys: Berklee

    Frequently Asked Questions about Music Theory

    • Music theory is the set of rules that govern how to create and communicate music. You can think of music theory as the equivalent of grammar when it comes to language. The fundamentals of melody, rhythm, and harmony are the main elements of music theory. Many of the skills you need to play an instrument or sing are part of music theory as well—elements like notes, chords, scales, keys, and tempo. Music theory also explains the qualities that make a song or piece of music good, such as pitch, tone, dynamics, and timbre.‎

    • A knowledge of music theory can help you become a better singer, musician, songwriter, or performer. It’s true that you can write a quality song or compose a compelling piece of music with no understanding of music theory whatsoever, but knowing the logic behind good music helps you to create works listeners will enjoy. Music theory isn’t a set of hard and fast rules you must obey every time, but it helps you communicate and connect better with the music that you create. Understanding music theory also makes it easier to conquer more complex musical forms and styles.‎

    • If you’re a professional musician or aspire to be one, having a knowledge of music theory can help you play pieces and sing songs better. You’ll also compose better songs or works when you understand how music theory works. Music theory also comes in handy if you’re teaching music because you can impart your knowledge to your students and help them succeed. Even if you don’t play music professionally, you can benefit from knowing music theory because it helps you think strategically, and making music for fun spurs your creativity as well, both of which can enhance any career you have.‎

    • Music theory is a broad discipline, but online courses on Coursera can help you learn it with the flexibility that fits your lifestyle. You’ll have access to information that can help you gain a foothold in the concepts and rules that govern music theory, and you’ll also have the opportunity to discover practical applications that can help you compose and perform music more effectively. As a professional musician looking to take your career to the next level or a living room performer who wants to hone your skills, online courses on Coursera provide resources that can help you attain the knowledge you need to make music with greater confidence.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.
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