This course, revised in 2022, will introduce you to the theory of music, providing you with the skills needed to read and write Western music notation, as well as to understand, analyse, and listen informedly.
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Fundamentals of Music Theory
The University of EdinburghAbout this Course
Skills you will gain
- Scales
- Notation
- Harmony
- Rhythm
- Chords
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The University of Edinburgh
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Pitches, Scales, Modes and Chords
Keys, Minor Scales, Intervals and Clefs
Rhythm and Form
Harmony 1: Functional Harmony
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- 5 stars71.47%
- 4 stars17.85%
- 3 stars4.98%
- 2 stars3.23%
- 1 star2.45%
TOP REVIEWS FROM FUNDAMENTALS OF MUSIC THEORY
Good course for beginners in music theory.
Week 3 session is so much concise with no example.
Week 3 session should be more elaborative and reading material should be there.
Interesting course I really learn alot about fundamentals on music theory and it's application, yes it was indeed a tough program but the more attention you give the easier it's gets.
I enjoy my course in Fundamentals of music by University of Edinburgh. So easy to understand. Recommended to all people who wants to improve their knowladge about music theory.
Excellent course - taught very clearly with a series of competent and good lecturers. Exams and questions, as well as resources provided help with the learning process.
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