This course will introduce students to the theory of music, providing them with the skills needed to read and write Western music notation, as well as to understand, analyse, and listen informedly. It will cover material such as pitches and scales, intervals, clefs, rhythm, form, meter, phrases and cadences, and basic harmony.
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Fundamentals of Music Theory
The University of EdinburghAbout this Course
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Beginner Level
Approx. 7 hours to complete
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Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Catalan, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish
Skills you will gain
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Learner Career Outcomes
27%
started a new career after completing these courses
26%
got a tangible career benefit from this course
19%
got a pay increase or promotion
Flexible deadlines
Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
Shareable Certificate
Earn a Certificate upon completion
100% online
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Beginner Level
Approx. 7 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Catalan, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish
Offered by
The University of Edinburgh
Since 1583 the University of Edinburgh has been at the forefront of innovation in education and research. Ranked 20th in the world, we have been an international leader in online learning since our first online degree launched in 2005. As part of our commitment to making learning accessible to all, we offer free courses in a variety of subjects including philosophy, health, animal welfare and STEM courses, all designed to build the skills of the global community.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
1 hour to complete
Pitches, Scales, Modes and Chords
1 hour to complete
6 videos (Total 42 min), 6 readings, 1 quiz
1 hour to complete
Keys, Minor Scales, Intervals and Clefs
1 hour to complete
6 videos (Total 40 min), 5 readings, 1 quiz
1 hour to complete
Rhythm and Form
1 hour to complete
7 videos (Total 21 min), 6 readings, 1 quiz
1 hour to complete
Harmony 1: Functional Harmony
1 hour to complete
6 videos (Total 40 min), 5 readings, 1 quiz
Reviews
TOP REVIEWS FROM FUNDAMENTALS OF MUSIC THEORY
by SSAug 22, 2017
It was a very nice course. We were able to understand the basics of music theory and how the notations and chords work. Thank you so much to the entire staff of Edinburgh University and Coursera..:-)
by GEApr 1, 2021
Very good course which hammers home the essentials. Good enthusiastic lecturing and importantly on completion progressed onto Coursera Musicianship Specialisation which I have now almost completed
by KMApr 30, 2020
Its not as easy as it seems, it will give you a good challenge. After you finish this, you will be more confident about your music theory. Thank you University of Edinburgh! Thank you Coursera!
by MMApr 11, 2019
As a Buzzok player and a software engineer, this course encourages me to play on my instrument differently and to think in a new web application for music discipline !! Thank you very much
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