Music Theory for Beginners - Piano, Guitar Violin, etc.

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Music Theory for Beginners - Piano, Guitar Violin, etc.
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Sep 2021
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What you will learn

You will learn the fundamentals of music

You will learn how music is constructed

You will learn how to best phrase and perform your songs, by understanding the mechanics behind the songs that you play

How to read music

Understand rhythm

What are scales

What are semitones & whole tones

What are accidentals

Major scales

Minor scales

What is key signature

Determining the key signature for scales

Finding the key

Chromatic scales

Whole tone scales

Pentatonic scales

The blues scales

Octatonic scales

What are modes

Simple time

Simple duple, triple, and quadruple time

Compound time

Compound duple, triple, and quadruple time

Hybrid meters

Triplets

What are chords

Intervals

Major & minor chords

The dominant 7th chord

The diminished 7th chord

What are cadences

Perfect cadence

Plagal cadence

Imperfect cadence

Transposition

Transposing to another clef

Transposing to a new key

Transposing for other instruments

Short score Vs open score

Writing Melody

Writing a response to the melody

Key terms to know

Why take this course?

Hi there, my name is Shervin House. I am a Violin Instructor, and I am certified in the Advanced Rudiments of Music Theory & Harmony by the Royal Conservatory of Music.

Have you always wondered how music is made, or have you ever aspired to one day write your own song? In this course you will learn everything that you will need to know about Music Theory, starting from the very basics and covering everything up to the Advanced Music Theory material, as categorized by the RCM (Royal Conservatory of Music).

  • Jack: "Very thorough, everything is explained clearly and using visuals to make the learning experience easier. Loved the course, could not be happier. I would recommend it to anyone"

This course is for beginners. You don't need to know anything about Music Theory in order to follow along. In fact we even cover how to read music from the basics in the first unit in order to make sure everyone is able to keep up without any prior knowledge. Furthermore, you can learn and follow the material regardless of what instrument you play; whether you play the piano, the guitar, the violin, or any other instrument.

You will learn how elements such as the key signature and the time stamp can be used as powerful tools in writing music, and how they will set up a blueprint for our song. You will discover how to construct chords, how to write melodies, how to begin and end phrases, how to adjust your music based on the instrument you want to use or the key you wish you play in, and much more..

  • Ben: "Easy to follow, clear, engaging, thorough. If you want to learn music theory, this instructor is your guy"

By the end of this course, you will have a complete understanding of the fundamentals of music theory, as well as gaining the ability to start composing songs like a pro. My aim with this course was to break down all of these complicated concepts and explain them by using visuals and piano keys, so that you will have a far easier time wrapping your head around these confusing topics; in short, I will take you by the hand and walk you through all of these fundamentals step by step.

  • Jamie: "This was a very in depth and interesting course. I didn't know much about Music Theory, but I was able to follow along no problem. Definitely recommend it.."

What can you expect from this course?

  • The most in depth music theory course online

  • A complete guide for those who are beginners to music theory, or even music in general

  • All the basics covered, material such as how to read music, how rhythm works, etc.

  • All questions answered within 24 hours

  • All the fundamentals covered, all through beginner, intermediate, and advanced rudiments of music theory

  • And of course... 30 day money back guarantee! (No questions asked)


If you don't know music theory, or if you have tried learning on your own and found it to be super confusing and difficult to understand, then let me reassure you that you have nothing to worry about; follow me, and I will be your humble tour guide into the crazy world of music.

Content

Introduction & the Basics

Introduction
Reading Music - Staff & Clefs
Reading Music - Length of Notes
Reading Music - Time Stamps
Reading Music - Other Elements
Reading Music - Piano Score (The Grand Staff)
Reading Music - Understanding Rhythm

Major & Minor Scales

What are Scales?
Semitones, Whole Tones, & Accidentals
Major Scales
Minor Scales

Key Signature

Reviewing Accidentals + Introducing Key Signature
Determining the Key Signature for Scales
Finding the Key of a Melody

Other Scales

Chromatic Scales
Whole Tone Scales
Pentatonic Scales
The Blues Scales
Octatonic Scales
Modes

Time

Simple Time
Compound Time
Hybrid Meters

Chords

Intervals
Major & Minor Chords

Cadences

What are Cadences?
The Perfect Cadence
The Plagal Cadence
The Imperfect Cadence

Transposition

What is Transposition?

Composition

Key Terms to Know

Conclusion

What's Next?

Bonus Preview - Violin Beginner Course

Intro to the violin course
Parts of the violin
Shoulder rest and how to use it
Rosin and how to use it
How to tune the violin
Holding the violin the right way
Holding the bow the right way
Bonus Lecture

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Reviews

Anjali
March 23, 2023
Wish the instructor explained things a little better. BUT otherwise average and I did learn a sufficient amount of things.
Santi
September 19, 2021
nice explanation to all of these that need to know for music composition and learning, but it should need to be some more depth in sight reading for all instuments like where these notes lie on the fretboard etc, so all over , it couse is good for beignners and intermediates to start their journey in music, so that's it good to get this course.
Bryan
July 13, 2021
I have never had any experience with music and this course appears to explain it with the beginner in mind
Emilio
May 13, 2021
The course explains complex concepts in a straightforwardly and easy way way for a beginner; Bravo!!!
Nima
April 10, 2021
The course was a wonderful match for me. As a beginner with almost no knowledge of music theory I needed a course to teach me step-by-step. This course was exactly what I was looking for, it really helped me learn the fundamentals and later the details of music theory. I am super thankful for the effort and quality put into each video!
George
April 9, 2021
This course was exactly what I was looking for. It covers all the important stuff and breaks them down really well. I'd recommend the course for sure
Jamie
April 9, 2021
This was a very in depth and interesting course. I didn't know much about Music Theory, but I was able to follow along no problem. Definitely recommend it..
Zack
April 9, 2021
I'm usually not a fast learner, but with this course I had no problem following along and learning the material real fast. Great stuff!
Ben
April 8, 2021
Easy to follow, clear, engaging, thorough. If you want to learn music theory, this instructor is your guy
Jack
April 8, 2021
Very thorough, everything is explained clearly and using visuals to make the learning experience easier. Loved the course, could not be happier. I would recommend it to anyone

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