This course is a brief introduction to the elements of music theory for those with little or no music theory experience. We will explore pitch, rhythm, meter, notation, scales, keys, key signatures, meter signatures, triads, seventh chords, and basic harmony. If you listen to music or play music by ear, and you want to know more about how music is organized and notated, this course is for you.

Getting Started With Music Theory

Getting Started With Music Theory

Instructor: Bruce Taggart
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Reviewed on Jan 20, 2022
This course is enlightening as it digs deep into the essential basics of Music theory. I had a nice time taking this course.
Reviewed on Oct 12, 2020
Scales up quickly; difficulty peaking at the last lecture. Very demanding, but, in the end, very rewarding. (NOTE: Course material (ie terminology, etc) is culture bound to the US vice UK.)
Reviewed on Apr 30, 2020
My First online course I took, The lesson is so attractive because there's a lot of 'quiz' in the middle of lecture.
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