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
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- Scales
- Notation
- Harmony
- Rhythm
- Chords
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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
Reviews
- 5 stars71.71%
- 4 stars17.72%
- 3 stars5%
- 2 stars3.15%
- 1 star2.40%
TOP REVIEWS FROM FUNDAMENTALS OF MUSIC THEORY
This course moves just a little bit too fast for beginners. I think it needs to be spread out a little bit with further explanations for people who don't understand what they are saying.
I loved this course. I learned a lot about music theory, so now when I play my instrument and read the sheet music, I not only understand the notes but also the reasons behind them.
This course has a lot of very interesting and useful information. I like the way the instructors handled it.
Looking forward for courses that can be like a continuation to this one.
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.
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